Lānaʻi

Rocky was the first Hawaiian monk seal to give birth to pups in Waikīkī in front of tourists. Now the descendants of the endangered monk seal are also breaking records.

Although lots of festivals are concentrated on Oʻahu, many say there is a vibrant arts and culture scene on the neighbor islands to serve Hawaiʻi's diverse communities. Organizers are excited to return in person after two years of pandemic impacts. HPR's Jayna Omaye has more.

A developer has been selected to build the largest utility-scale solar project on the island of Lānaʻi.

Are the two-year extensions enough to alleviate future eviction fears? Lisa Galloway teaches at Lānaʻi High School and chairs a committee that brings teacher concerns to administrators. The Conversation sat down with her to find out what else needs to be done for Lānaʻi housing.

Sen. Mazie Hirono outlines her congressional strategy towards the Red Hill public health crisis; Lānaʻi teacher Lisa Galloway says the state's two-year extension on Dept. of Education housing is only a short-term fix for Lānaʻi's affordable housing shortage; Pediatric dentist Gavin Uchida says tooth sealants can help to protect cavity-prone keiki

Sen. Mazie Hirono outlines her congressional strategy towards the Red Hill public health crisis; Lānaʻi teacher Lisa Galloway says the state's two-year extension on Dept. of Education housing is only a short-term fix for Lānaʻi's affordable housing shortage; Pediatric dentist Gavin Uchida says tooth sealants can help to protect cavity-prone keiki

The Hawaiian Electric Company is preparing a community-based renewable energy program for customers in Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. The program allows renters who cannot install privately-owned rooftop solar panels to benefit from renewable energy.

The loosening of pandemic restrictions, and the increase in visitor arrivals over the past few months, has led to crowding at many popular parks and beaches across our state. Tensions are increasing between locals and tourists at one Lānaʻi spot in particular — Hulopoʻe Beach Park.

A University of Hawaiʻi economics professor explores factors impacting product shortages materializing on store shelves; a doctor at The Queen's Medical Center talks recovery therapy and the use of ECMO machines; Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Stewart Yerton discusses the State's Safe Access Program during our Reality Check segment; Hulopoe Beach Park Council members share the impacts of increased visitors felt by residents; and the Pacific Gateway Center talks about the process for Afghan refugees to seek asylum in the U.S.

A University of Hawaiʻi economics professor explores factors impacting product shortages materializing on store shelves; a doctor at The Queen's Medical Center talks recovery therapy and the use of ECMO machines; Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Stewart Yerton discusses the State's Safe Access Program during our Reality Check segment; Hulopoe Beach Park Council members share the impacts of increased visitors felt by residents; and the Pacific Gateway Center talks about the process for Afghan refugees to seek asylum in the U.S.