Literature

Keoki Stender is the author and photographer of a book titled “A Pocket Guide to Hawaiʻi's Tide Pools and Reefs." He spoke to HPR's Maddie Bender about his hopes for the pocket guide, which explores the marine creatures found in Hawaiʻi.

Matt Limtiaco, author of "Voyager State of Mind," spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the workbook, which helps youth navigate the world we live in.

Author and ocean swimmer Jonathan Ezer recounts his experience swimming the 26-mile Kaiwi Channel between Oʻahu and Molokaʻi in his new book, “The Edge of Land.”

DHS Director Joseph Campos II speaks about the new strike force organized to tackle Medicaid fraud and abuse; author Jonathan Ezer recounts his time swimming the Kaiwi Channel.

Haunani Miyasato is the founder of Kaulana Mahina, a Hilo-based business that perpetuates Hawaiian lunar knowledge through educational materials, workshops, and Hawaiian moon calendars.

Bestselling Native Hawaiian author Keala Kendall talks about her latest YA horror novel, “That Which Feeds Us.”

HPR’s Bill Dorman reports on the historic summit between President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping; UH Mānoa's eSports team discusses their recent championship win.

A historic ship called the Kaimiloa carrying six scientists from the Bishop Museum set sail more than 100 years ago on an ambitious voyage from San Francisco to Tahiti.

Hawaiian author and local TikTok personality Shay Kauwe talks about her debut urban fantasy novel, "The Killing Spell," and her social media presence.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser's Dave Reardon reports on the first high school surfing championship in Hawaiʻi; Maile Shannon and Luna Kekoa of the Holomua Marine Initiative on expanding the initiative