The Honolulu City Council is once again considering a tax on vacant housing units; Does educational technology really help kids learn?

Lānaʻi will get a new seed bank to help foster the resilience of native species; A local artist is trying to revive a baseball tradition

What do Trump's threats to dismantled the federal Department of Education mean for Hawaiʻi's schools?; More local businesses are seeing their blank walls as canvases for indoor murals

Today we'll learn about a major accomplishment at Papahānaumokuākea. We'll hear from the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project about how one million pounds of debris was removed from the marine sanctuary.

Today on the Conversation, we're hosting a panel discussion on a new initiative called "Rediscovering Hawaiʻi's Soul," which is focused on reconnecting residents with Hawaiʻi's cultural roots, while also addressing today's challenges — like affordability, climate change, and tourism.

Researchers may have found the key to predicting volcanic eruptions; A Honolulu resident recounts his harrowing experience surviving a shipwreck

Today on The Conversation, our panel of guests digs into the future of food sustainability of Hawaiʻi. Have a comment or question? Call in at 808-941-3689 from O’ahu or 1-877-941-3689 from the neighbor islands during the live show.

Today on the Conversation, we're re-airing interviews with Hawaiʻi teachers that have a had a big impact on their students — including some of the folks who work at HPR.

Gov. Josh Green reacts to President-elect Trump's picks for top positions in his next administration; Adoption advocates collaborate on a song for National Adoption Month

Today we'll find out about a program to implement digital literacy classes in the libraries and adult schools. We'll hear from the organizers to track its progress through the federal government, all the way to the community.