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The Navy's Swarm Team explains its approach to wrapping up the Red Hill fuel storage facility closure; we discuss highlights of this weekend's Merrie Monarch Hula Festival; the Jaycees shares its thoughts on the state of youth leaders today; and HIFF details its new young filmmakers festival, ʻŌpio Fest
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Deborah Zysman, the executive director of the nonprofit Hawaiʻi Children's Action Network, said that with more parents returning to the workplace, there is only one open child care spot for every four children.
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The PBS Kids show "Wild Kratts" educates elementary school keiki about biology, ecology, and the animal kingdom. It also includes interviews with scientists like Adam Pack, a University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo biology and psychology professor.
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A young Maui resident has found that playing music for kūpuna is healing. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports she’s now working to expand musical sharing by founding a nonprofit.
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Ava To, 10, wonders what she will be when she grows up — but she isn't leaving anything to chance. She started a podcast called "Curious Careers." The Conversation got a chance to talk to Ava and her mom, Sara To, about the podcast.
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A new theater production in Honolulu is designed for children who experience the world differently because of learning or physical disorders. The Conversation's Lillian Tsang spoke with Danica Rosengren from the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts about making art accessible for all.
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Lawmakers are considering a measure that would create a paid family leave program. The program is an insurance-based model, requiring both employers and employees would pay into a state trust fund through payroll deductions. HPR's Ashley Mizuo explains.
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In this month's check-in with Gov. Josh Green, we discussed the latest services for homeless folks, housing for Maui wildfire survivors, and a new working group to improve the child welfare system.
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Family advocates, parents and a number of lawmakers say it's time for a child tax credit in Hawaiʻi. Many of them gathered at the Capitol Wednesday.
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Thousands of students in Hawaiʻi already take advantage of programs for free or discounted school meals, but access often depends on a family’s income. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.