Poetry

U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze's poetry tour, "Words Bridging Worlds," comes to Oʻahu to share the art of translation and sharing poetry across languages.

The U.S. Navy announces the decision to reopen a shaft involved in the Red Hill water crisis; U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze discusses his work with poetry and translation.

The U.S. Navy announces the decision to reopen a shaft involved in the Red Hill water crisis; U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze discusses his work with poetry and translation.

The Conversation highlights past Pacific Islander guests who shared their voice to speak on climate change and their part of the world.

Poet and activist Kathy Jetn̄il-Kijiner discusses her identity and her work as a poet and as climate envoy for the Marshall Islands.

Newly named State Poet Laureate Lee Tonouchi discusses his passion for poetry and Pidgin, and how he aims to use his voice to uplift marginalized voices.

Maj. Gen. Lance A. Okamura discusses the military's partnership with Oʻahu officials to ensure Kolekole Pass can serve as an evacuation route; Hawaiʻi's new state poet laureate Lee Tonouchi says he plans to use his role to uplift marginalized voices

Poet and essayist Jonathon Medeiros will be one of the featured authors at next week’s Kauai Writers Conference.

Pádraig Ó Tuama, an Irish poet and conflict resolution specialist, recently arrived on Maui for a summer residency at The Merwin Conservancy and is to give readings and talks on Maui and Oʻahu this week.

Jordyn Imig of Hanalani Schools will be among more than 160,000 students nationwide to compete in this year's poetry recitation contest. Her delivery of Dana Gioia's "Becoming a Redwood" dubbed Imig the 2024 Hawaiʻi Poetry Out Loud champion. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.