Oʻahu

Honolulu's Department of Emergency Management is developing a detection system that would use monitors and machine learning to help flag natural hazards.

Recently hired HPD Chief David Lazar announced that the officers will be reassigned from other divisions, including the chief’s own office. Lazar named other divisions where officers will be taken from, including community affairs, narcotics, major events, technology and human resources.

Voters will decide whether to create an Office of ʻŌiwi Resources and Cultural Stewardship within the Honolulu mayor’s office, along with an advisory council to help guide its work.

OHA Trustee Kalei Akaka is facing a challenge from cultural adviser Hinaleimoana Wong, known as Kumu Hina, in the November general election. The two candidates share similar views on issues affecting Native Hawaiians, including housing and development at Kakaʻako Makai, but bring unique experiences to the race.

Forecasters expect the storm to become a major hurricane of Category 3 or higher this weekend. HPR breaks down the weather forecast for each island.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi shares the latest storm outlook; Ernie Lau, with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply urges customers to store water ahead of possible power outages

Honolulu's Department of Emergency Management asks Oʻahu residents to complete storm damage reports by today; The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is making $4 mil available to beneficiaries impacted by recent storms and the government shutdown

Roger Babcock, director of the Honolulu Department of Environmental Services, explains why Oʻahu residents are in for a 6% sewer rate hike; Carlos E. Juárez with the East-West Center discusses what the political upheaval in Venezuela signals for the region

The head of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply discusses the status of Oʻahu's water resources; A coalition is working to protect parts of Maunawili Valley from future development

HPR speaks to protestors at Honolulu's 'No Kings' rally; Ben Jones, director of ocean science and technology for the UH Applied Research Laboratory, shows off the building blocks of a new artificial reef system