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State lawmakers are moving along a request by the University of Hawaiʻi to use taxpayer money to help attract and pay student athletes — although pushback against the idea has been prevalent.

A kyudojo project has run into opposition from some Kaimukī residents who say there was a lack of transparency and public input. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.

Honolulu Civil Beat's Christina Jedra reports on how Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke says she may be the lawmaker mentioned in the $35,000 payment allegation; Ed Noh, executive director of the Hawaiʻi State Public Charter School Commission, talks about the benefits and challenges of charter schools

Senate Bill 2161 notes the state’s “rich ranching history and cowboy culture preceding that of the American west” that led to uniquely styled ranching gear and the rise of the still-popular slack key guitar.

Honolulu Marathon President Jim Barahal spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about a new study on the impact that the athletic event has on Hawaiʻi's economy.

Honolulu Marathon President Dr. Jim Barahal shares the economic impact of the most recent race; Researchers Kawika Winter and Kristen Harmon discuss whether Native Hawaiians caused the extinctions of birds like the flightless ibis or moa-nalo

Palolo Boxing Club coach Joel Kim spoke with HPR’s Kevin Allen about amateur boxing in the islands ahead of the Hawaii Winter Boxing Festival.

The state has reached an agreement with FEMA to extend temporary housing assistance for Maui wildfire survivors; Palolo Boxing Club coach Joel Kim talks about the impact his job has had on the community

Fifteen years after three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons died, Billabong is collaborating with the Andy Irons Foundation to launch a merchandise line based on Irons' style and personality.

Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism director Jimmy Tokioka spoke with HPR’s DW Gibson about the challenging road ahead for the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.