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HPR reporter Ku'uwehi Hiraishi breaks down long-range studies of Hawaii's stock of bottom fish like opakapaka and onaga; SERVCO Pacific adapts its campaign of giving back to the community; Iolani Palace celebrates King David Kalakaua's birthday; and our producers break stuff in a new local business that's all the rage

HPR reporter Ku'uwehi Hiraishi breaks down long-range studies of Hawaii's stock of bottom fish like opakapaka and onaga; SERVCO Pacific adapts its campaign of giving back to the community; Iolani Palace celebrates King David Kalakaua's birthday; and our producers break stuff in a new local business that's all the rage

There’s more labor trouble for Kaiser Permanente. Mental health clinicians in California and Hawaiʻi have voted to authorize a strike if negotiations on a contract fall through. As HPR’s Scott Kim reports, the workers say they are severely understaffed, and that’s affecting patient care.

Nonprofit organization Community First is leading an initiative to improve health literacy on the Big Island. The plan is in collaboration with the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and the County of Hawaiʻi.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and one local artist aims to give hope to those struggling through the chaotic cycle of abuse. Oʻahu-native and domestic abuse survivor Rachel Cruz recently released a music video for her single, "Creepin’ Under My Skin."

Three leading pediatric health organizations are sounding the alarm about "soaring rates" of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among children and adolescents.

The Kona Airport has a new $60 million facility to welcome international visitors, UH Mānoa prepares to honor Colt Brennan's legacy this Saturday, and poet Noʻu Revilla explores the complexity of aloha through poetic form.

The Kona Airport has a new $60 million facility to welcome international visitors, UH Mānoa prepares to honor Colt Brennan's legacy this Saturday, and poet Noʻu Revilla explores the complexity of aloha through poetic form.

In Hawaiʻi, one person dies from suicide every two days, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health says. For National Suicide Prevention Month, The Conversation spoke with DOH Suicide Prevention Coordinator Renee Yu who underscored the importance of being aware and prepared.

On today's show, we're looking at the economic costs of invasive species, learning how to recognize signs of a crisis for Suicide Awareness Month, and enriching ourselves with the Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra.