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2 days ago
The Conversation: Fall Reading List Hana Hou
We hana hou recent interviews with local authors and writers with Hawaiʻi ties who have made it on our fall reading list: environmental lawyer Julian Aguon's No Country for 8 Spot Butterflies; Hawaiʻi state poet laureate Brandy Nālani McDougall's ʻĀina Hānau, Birth Land; Big Island native Jasmin Iolani Hakes' Hula; and keiki author Kaylin George's Aloha Everything
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3 days ago
The Conversation: US House hearing on Maui wildfires; Hōkūleʻa returns home to Hawaiʻi
HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote shares the latest from a U.S. House hearing on the Maui wildfires; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi on Hōkūleʻa's return home to Hawaiʻi; Korean shamanism and Indigenous religion; Iona Contemporary Dance Theater celebrates Hawaiʻi goddesses
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4 days ago
The Conversation: UH president reflects on long tenure; Family of cold case victim seeks closure
The head of the University of Hawaiʻi sits down for a candid conversation before his retirement scheduled for 2024; Family of murdered Marine Rocky Padilla appeals to the public for new leads in the cold case; this week's Manu Minute shines the spotlight on Hawaiʻi's short eared owl; and HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol shares the plight of a Maui tomato farm trying to survive post-disaster
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5 days ago
The Conversation: Red Hill on track for Oct. 16 defueling; Public help sought to close 43-year-old cold case
Red Hill military leadership discusses what is being done leading up to next month's expected defueling; Military NCIS is actively pursuing new leads on decades old cold case; and a new program spurs innovation at the University of Hawaiʻi
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6 days ago
The Conversation: Unions offer assistance to Valley Isle members; 2024 water rate hikes on Oʻahu
HPR's Cassie Ordonio shares stories from this past weekend's resource fair in Lāhainā; ILWU leader underscores importance of cross union cooperation; and Honolulu residents may soon see water rate hikes in order to fund repairs on aging infrastructure
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Sep 22, 2023
The Conversation: Timeshares important to Maui's Oct. 8 opening; Women's world discus champion
The Hawaiʻi Hotel Alliance shares viewpoint on how time shares will buoy recovery of Hawaiʻi's visitor industry; Tree Canopy Viewer researchers discuss the importance of trees in light of climate change; we check in with America's first woman to win a World Championship in the discus throw; and Grateful Dead fans get a treat with a couple of weekend concerts on Kauaʻi
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Sep 21, 2023
The Conversation: Gov. Green on Maui fire recovery; Author Megan Kamalei Kakimoto's debut fiction collection
Gov. Josh Green addresses housing and the opening of Maui to tourism next month; HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi's report on the state water commission meeting; Author Megan Kamalei Kakimoto discusses her short story collection; DNA helps to identify a sailor killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor
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Sep 20, 2023
The Conversation: Environmental justice author Julian Aguon; Oral history with limu experts
Lāhainā's Wo Hing Temple lost to Maui fires; writer and environmental lawyer Julian Aguon about his desire to build community across the Pacific and the world; Artificial intelligence's impact on our work life; University of Hawaiʻi Center for Oral History embraces stories about limu experts
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Sep 19, 2023
The Conversation: Union support for Maui workers; Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' in Hawaiian
HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol spotlights one man's survival saga as wildfire disaster unfolded; Union leader reflects on Lāhainā recovery support for members; Uplifting mental health and resilience during Suicide Prevention Month; and the University of Hawaiʻi presents a new production of Shakespeare in Hawaiian
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Sep 18, 2023
The Conversation: Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce resource fair; Jack Johnson hosts benefit concert for Maui
Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce to help Lāhainā’s fire victims; Compassionate housing design for Lāhainā fire victims; Jack Johnson headlines a Maui fundraising concert
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Sep 15, 2023
The Conversation: Our Beloved Kāhuli Hana Hou
Extinct snails offer insight on Hawaiʻi's climate; vote for your state and island snail; $1.6 million grant for native snail research; raising endangered snails and protecting them from extinction
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Sep 14, 2023
The Conversation: Filipino community leaders ramp up Maui fundraising; Preserving Hawaiʻi's paniolo legacy
A Maui attorney talks about fundraising efforts to meet the needs of Filipinos impacted by the Maui wildfires; a West Maui taro farmer talks about the battle over water rights dating back to the 1800s; a Native Hawaiian author talks about her new middle-grade novel, Lei and the Fire Goddess; and the Paniolo Preservation Society talks about preserving Hawaiʻi's cowboy history
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Sep 13, 2023
The Conversation: Veteran lawmaker reflects on Maui recovery; Remembering Lāhainā's historic architecture
Maui lawmaker reflects on personal loss and community resilience; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol shares updates on Kula water woes; Architectural expert remembers Lāhainā's colorful and multi-faceted architecture; this week's Manu Minutes showcases Hawaiʻi's endemic duck; and a new stage performance centers around the real-life drama of getting a Honolulu building permit
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Sep 12, 2023
The Conversation: Scientists wary of red seaweed nuisance; Celebrating French fashion in Hawaiʻi
HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on housing challenges for displaced Maui residents; Molokaʻi support group on National Suicide Prevention Month; Scientists alarmed by nuisance seaweed discovered in remote waters; Fashion fundraiser for Alliance Francaise
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Sep 11, 2023
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi Small Business Fair returns; THRIVE Agrifood Summit encourages economic growth
HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on problems with invasive grass; Letters from listeners about Lāhainā; Hawaiʻi Small Business Fair features classes that address post-pandemic and fire recovery for entrepreneurs; Hawaiʻi Agrifood Summit hosts investors, start-ups and innovators to address food security
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Sep 8, 2023
The Conversation: Sharing and preserving memories of Lāhainā
In today's live call-in show, we took stories from those who had been touched by Lāhainā's beauty and talked to cultural historians about the future of the town.
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Sep 7, 2023
The Conversation: Caution urged as COVID-19 numbers grow; Public input sought for Oʻahu disaster recovery plan
Hawaiʻi's epidemiologist offers guidance during latest COVID-19 surge; Honolulu's Chief Resilience Officer solicits public input; Head of Department of Hawaiian Home Lands shares future housing plans; HPR's Ku`uwehi Hiraishi reports how Native Hawaiian homesteaders receiving assistance in wake of Maui wildfires
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Sep 6, 2023
The Conversation: EPA's Maui clean-up; State department collects pesticides for disposal
Environmental Protection Agency on Maui's clean-up; Department of Agriculture urges turning in pesticides and dangerous chemicals; artifacts from the Maui fires; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month
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Sep 5, 2023
The Conversation: Wildfire impacts on the ocean; Schofield chapel's historic ties with Queen Liliʻuokalani
HPR's Sabrina Bodon spotlights the economic hardship for Maui's wedding business industry; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote delves into wildfire impacts on offshore waters; Dee Jay Mailer returns to head Bishop Museum; and Queen Liliʻuokalani's historic connection to the "Soldiers' Chapel" at Schofield Barracks
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Sep 1, 2023
The Conversation: Biodiversity and Saving Seeds Hana Hou
Rebroadcast of a show featuring Kauaʻi's National Tropical Botanical Garden seed bank, the U.S. Department of Defense Natural Resource Program seed bank, the U.S. Army Rare Seed Program, Lyon Arboretum seed bank and Hawai'i Island seed bank.
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Aug 31, 2023
The Conversation: Island Energy prepares to store Red Hill fuel; First responders and 'Firefighter Syndrome'
Island Energy Services CEO Jon Mauer talks about the company's plans to store Red Hill's fuel; UH Hilo psychology professor Chris Frueh details Firefighter Syndrome; Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Paula Dobbyn addresses the economic shocks experienced by Maui as a result of the fires; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports from Maui on the status of Native Hawaiian healing from the devastation of the fires; Paula Rath talks to The Conversation about the creation of Palama Settlement
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Aug 30, 2023
The Conversation: Military assists with forensic identification; Musician George Kahumoku Jr. talks community healing
Forensic expert and his military team help identify Maui wildfire victims; HPR's Catherine Cluett-Pactol highlights a Maui non-profit focusing on long term recovery; and community leader "Uncle George" Kahumoku Jr. shares thoughts on pathways to healing
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Aug 29, 2023
The Conversation: Navy repacking pipeline ahead of defueling Red Hill Underground Storage Tanks; Local Republican Party campaigning begins
Navy repacking the pipelines ahead of defueling Red Hill underground storage tanks; Hawai'i's Republican Party campaigning begins; Windward Community College's Acting Conservatory; Big Island athlete wins CrossFit Games
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Aug 28, 2023
The Conversation: Paradise California's take on Maui school issues; New Zealand artist on ocean plastics and art
How education was addressed in California's Paradise 2018 wildfire; Hana Hou: sleep for our physical and mental strength; New Zealand artist George Nuku on plastics and artmaking; documentary “Surf Girls: Hawai’i” and why representation matters
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Aug 25, 2023
The Conversation: Wildfire impacts on Maui's economy; Musician Taimane raises money for Valley Isle
A University of Hawaiʻi economist discusses the outlook for Maui's economy in the wake of recent wildfires; Ukulele virtuoso Taimane talks about her upcoming show "Hawaiki" and raising money for Valley Isle residents; and a Kauaʻi author details his new book about the Garden Isle
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Aug 24, 2023
The Conversation: Finding housing for displaced Maui residents; Kumu hula on women's leadership
Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Housing Program places Maui fire victims in permanent housing; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi talks about efforts to bring Lāhainā's goddess Kihawahine back home; Maelia Lobenstein Carter of Ka Pā Hula o Kauanoe o Waʻahila on women's leadership and paths to knowledge
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Aug 23, 2023
The Conversation: Community grief and anger on Maui; Future of sustainable tourism
A recent Maui County Council meeting reveals community anger; Maui Brewing Company discusses sustainable tourism; we look closer at the importance of community-run assistance hub on Maui; a Lāhainā fire survivor shares about his community, loss, and survival; and Rogue Wave Toys founder talks about a compostable alternative to plastics
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Aug 22, 2023
The Conversation: Matching resources with need; Finding solace through music
Maui Economic Development Board community leader connects those in need with resources; HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on the Maui Relief Storage Facility on Oʻahu; FEMA official underscores agency's continuing commitment to the Valley Isle; Hawaiʻi Career Expo 2023 connects job seekers directly with local employers; Musician Jake Shimabukuro reflects on the healing power of music
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Aug 21, 2023
The Conversation: Federal workers on Maui; U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda on basic Maui needs
President Biden and federal workers on Maui; U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda and basic needs of Maui residents; HPR's Catherine Cluett-Pactol and Maui's community aid efforts; Maui United Way and cash aid; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote and misinformation about FEMA aid; HPR's Cassie Ordonio and relief efforts for Maui's immigrants
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Aug 18, 2023
The Conversation: Navigating Maui insurance claims; Local church houses displaced residents
The state discusses how to navigate filing an insurance claim for losses on Maui; a Maui church shares plans for a future temporary shelter community; the city discusses what to expect when college and private school students return to school next week; and local musician Keilana shares her music
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Aug 17, 2023
The Conversation: Gov. Green on Maui latest; Chefs feed fire survivors
Gov. Josh Green addresses several issues in the aftermath of the deadly Maui wildfires; the Consumer Protection office warns against fundraising scams; Bishop Museum looks to salvage historic artifacts; and local chefs organize to provide free meals to Maui residents impacted by the fires
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Aug 16, 2023
The Conversation: Rebuilding communications in West Maui; Disaster loans aid recovery efforts
Maui's largest wireless provider restores vital service; U.S. Small Business Administration ready to assist business and residents; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol highlights the way the Molokaʻi community is helping Maui; Head of the Department of Hawaiian Homelands weighs in on Valley Isle homestead future; and an upcoming Kihei concert aims to raise spirits and donations for the Maui Food Bank
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Aug 16, 2023
The Conversation: Mental health services for Maui fire survivors; Red Cross boosts communication
Updates on Maui fire aid from federal and state officials; Mental health services available to people affected by the West Maui wildfires; American Red Cross fields calls to reunite families; Maui chocolate company employees and factory survive fire
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Aug 14, 2023
The Conversation: Meeting Maui health care needs; Rescue teams assist with recovery efforts
The head of the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi shares how the health care needs of affected residents of Lāhainā are being met; Military veteran talks about leading his evacuation and rescue team on Maui; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote underscores the importance of safety when dealing with cleanup and toxicity in burned out Lāhainā; and HPR's Cassie Ordonio discusses the wildfire's impacts to Valley Isle schools
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Aug 11, 2023
The Conversation: Climate change and natural disasters; Hawaiʻi Zoning Atlas helps with housing
Climate change's link to natural disasters; Hawaiʻi Zoning Atlas key to addressing housing shortage; Army wants public input on proposal for Big Island World War II military training area; retired UH professor weighs in on the growing cacao industry
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Aug 10, 2023
The Conversation: State senator shares firsthand wildfire account; Climate change and fire risks
We hear from state Sen. Angus McKelvey, who barely made it out of the disaster zone; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi covers the devastating cultural and historic losses to Lahaina Town; Fire expert delves into relationship of hurricanes and forest fires; and our series on cacao spotlights Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate
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Aug 9, 2023
The Conversation: 6 dead from Maui wildfires; Red Cross and National Guard rush to help
Maui wildfire leaves six dead and 2,100 seeking shelter; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol on Maui County's Agriculture Department; and learning about the journey from bean to bar from Lonohana Estate Chocolate
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Aug 8, 2023
The Conversation: Turning seawater into drinking water; Local cacao for Hawaiʻi chocolate
The Honolulu Board of Water Supply unveils plans for desalination plant getting underway; Public input sought to tweak Oʻahu Neighborhood Board system; North Shore farmer shares insight on growing cacao and being part of the chocolate industry; and HPR's Cassie Ordonio spotlights up-and-coming Maui musician, Jordan T
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Aug 7, 2023
The Conversation: Clearing invasive coral from Pearl Harbor; Untold story of Japanese Americans from WWII
Biologists fight against invasive soft corals discovered in Pearl Harbor waters; HPR's Sabrina Bodon talks about much needed boost to Hawaiʻi's postal infrastructure; Documentary filmmaker highlights overlooked history of Japanese Americans who were removed by force from their homes and businesses during World War II; and a cappella harmonies meet "Broadway Through the Years" at the Hawaiʻi Theatre this weekend
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Aug 4, 2023
The Conversation: Ringing up the cost of new restaurant fees
A small business owner and a state consumer protector take answer your questions about hidden restaurant fees and what extra costs mean for customers.
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Aug 3, 2023
The Conversation: Climate change and the coral outlook; Training the next generation of firefighters
The Hawaiʻi Institute for Marine Biology coral scientist Kuʻulei Rodgers explains coral bleaching; Dress for Success CEO Michele Meyer-Shipp on what's needed for women's workplace success; Honolulu Fire Explorer Program manager describes mentoring youth; HPR's Taylor Nāhulukeaokalani Cozloff talks sustainability and the ʻulu burger
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Aug 2, 2023
The Conversation: FBI operation finds missing children; Kauaʻi students produce feature film
The FBI's Operation Cross Country has rescued 59 children, including 11 in Hawaiʻi; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol talks about Sustʻāinable Molokaʻi's new broiler chicken program; Kauaʻi Film Academy produces its first feature film
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Aug 1, 2023
The Conversation: Lawmakers tour Red Hill; Catching up with Hawaiʻi's American Ninja Warrior
Lawmakers visit the Red Hill facility to check on the shutdown progress; the Outdoor Circle gives an update on fashion designer Dior's run-in with billboard laws; Hawaiʻi's American Ninja Warrior opens up about life as an athlete-celebrity; HPR's Cassie Ordonio discusses local rap group Boys of the Ocean and new film Growing Up Local
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Jul 31, 2023
The Conversation: Celebrating Sovereignty Restoration Day; Hawaiʻi and the Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
HPR's Sabrina Bodon gives a rundown on Joint Task Force Red Hill's training for defueling; Celebrating Sovereignty Restoration Day in light of the Red Hill crisis; Hawaiʻi leaders gather in D.C. to support the Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
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Jul 28, 2023
The Conversation: Changing consumer energy habits; Local boy victorious in 2023 Ocean Race
Hawaiian Electric Company rolls out "Shift and Save" pilot program-aimed at reducing energy bills; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi explains the story behind the first written Hawaiian alphabet; we talk about history and identity as we mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice; and sitting down with the winner of the 2023 Ocean Race
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Jul 27, 2023
The Conversation: Remembering the Korean War armistice; Two books share stories of the pandemic
We mark the 70th anniversary of the Korean Armistice; Collected stories about COVID may help future leaders; and HPR's News Director Bill Dorman takes a deeper look at extreme global weather in different forms
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Jul 26, 2023
The Conversation: Input sought for Red Hill community group; Rare bird nests found in American Samoa
Public input is being sought in the selection of members to sit on a community group dealing with the Red Hill water defueling and shutdown; HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol explains how a group of Maui researchers went to Nepal in search of data; Rare petrel nests are discovered atop a remote mountain in American Samoa
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Jul 25, 2023
The Conversation: Research funding helps community; Stewardship fee proposed for commercial ocean users
HPR's Sabrina Bodon details a training program that places community collage graduates into rail jobs; University of Hawaiʻi faculty rake in record amounts in research funds; Department of Land and Natural Resources hosts statewide meetings about stewardship fees to maintain marine resources; and a retired local physicist shares his perspective on the newly released "Oppenheimer" film
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Jul 24, 2023
The Conversation: Pilot program monitors road usage; World adventurer lands in Hawaiʻi
Top military brass discuss plans to ease traffic congestion to shipyard; Transportation officials pursue implementation of road usage charges; Global explorers convene in Hawaiʻi; and a new exhibit celebrates artists John and Kate Kelly
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Jul 21, 2023
The Conversation: Summer Reads Hana Hou
Writer Cheryl Soon's Reflections in "Stone and Bronze," a field guide to statues across the state; columnist Mindy Pennybacker, author of "Surfing Sisterhood Hawai’i: Wahine Reclaiming the Waves"; news editor Jessica Machado's memoir entitled "Local"; and chocolatier Raven Hanna's "One Cacao Tree: A Guide to Backyard Cocoa, Tiny Fermentations, and Chocolate Making in the Tropics"
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Jul 20, 2023
The Conversation: Housing officer talks emergency proclamation; Pickleball's growing popularity
The state's chief housing officer addresses some of the concerns surrounding Governor Green's emergency proclamation concerning affordable housing; the City's Parks and Recreation Department discusses a survey on new rules regarding outdoor courts; and HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi details Native Hawaiian soccer players prepping for a match in New Zealand against the Māori
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Jul 19, 2023
The Conversation: Riders react to rail impacts on bus routes; Sex ed through an Indigenous lens
HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol detail a construction project impacting Kalaupapa's power grid; Riders share their thoughts on the way Skyline impacts their commute; Assets School discusses the way communication has evolved and how to better manage ADHD symptoms; and the Ladybits and Leadership founder shares ideas on transforming sex education to better serve the community
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Jul 18, 2023
The Conversation: State land director shares updates; Ballet Hawaiʻi unveils summer program
HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on Gov. Green's emergency housing proclamation; DLNR director works to protect limited natural resources; and Ballet Hawaiʻi's summer program includes a Japanese fairytale and Gershwin
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Jul 17, 2023
The Conversation: Expanding the hemp industry; Shakespeare Festival opens this weekend
New law breaks down barriers for local hemp farmers; Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi concerned over high cost of rail; HPR's Cassie Ordonio highlights printmaking artform and its ties to activism; Shakespeare hits the stage in upcoming festival
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Jul 14, 2023
The Conversation: Local impact of the SAG-AFTRA strike; Book on Hawaiʻi's history of tsunamis
SAG-AFTRA strike impacts other union members on local productions; Summit to strengthen economic relations between Hawaiʻi and Japan; Author Walter Dudley on his book about local tsunami stories
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Jul 13, 2023
The Conversation: Skyline artwork signage nonexistent; Theatre spotlights first Chinese woman in America
Architect details artwork signage planned for Skyline stations; HPR's Ku`uwehi Hiraishi explains pilot to manage tourism; Manoa Valley Theatre stages Lloyd Suh's The Chinese Lady; Two island teens shine in NPR's 2023 Student Podcast Challenge
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Jul 12, 2023
The Conversation: Bikes and surfboards take Skyline; Call for art submissions for showcase
Riding Skyline with bikes and boards; HPR's Catherine Cluet Pactol on the Hawaiian bobtail squid; Author Jasmin ʻIolani Hake shares her debut novel; Hawaiʻi Handweavers Hui and the joy of weaving
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Jul 11, 2023
The Conversation: Federal investigation of Red Hill contracts; Prince Lot festival celebrates all things hula
Public reactions to federal investigation of company recently awarded Red Hill contract; The Outdoor Circle sees billboard when looking at Dior signage; Identifying new landfill proves daunting for Oahu and Kauai; Prince Lot Hula Festival gets underway this weekend
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Jul 10, 2023
The Conversation: Japan nuclear plant preps for radioactive water release; EPA visits Kunia residents impacted by tainted water
A UH marine scientist discusses the way the environment and the food chain will be affected if Japan allows radiated water to be released into the ocean; the EPA's regional administrator met with Kunia Village residents whose drinking water tested positive for PFAS
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Jul 7, 2023
The Conversation: The state of summer jobs
Hawaii's chief economist and the head of one of the state's largest summer programs discuss the state of summer jobs and reflect on what young people learn from their initial entry into the workforce
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Jul 6, 2023
The Conversation: Bishop Museum expands snail research; New children's book spreads aloha
HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports on the Big Island brewery producing alcohol from tī plant root; Bishop Museum wins 1.6 million dollar grant to study Hawaiʻi's snails; Vote for your favorite snail to represent your island; Keiki picture book focuses on aloha through land, adventures, and folklore
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Jul 5, 2023
The Conversation: The race to save rare native snails; Restoring Hawaiʻi's coral reefs
Rescuing endangered snail species with the DLNR; "Fish Pono — Save Our Reefs" campaign advocates preservation of herbivore fish population; and HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol talks about the legacy of Hōkūleʻa with one of her original crew members
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Jul 3, 2023
The Conversation: Removing Falls of Clyde from Pier 7; Studying native snail extinction
Schooner Falls of Clyde to be delisted from the National Register of Historic Places; HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on Skyline's opening weekend; Researching snail extinction at Kaʻena Point; Jazz vocalist on life in the Air Force
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Jun 30, 2023
The Conversation: Former Mayor Caldwell reflects on rail; Checking in on the Shaka documentary
Former Mayor Caldwell reflects on supporting rail construction during his time in office; Hawaiʻi Island Seed Bank shares its recent work with conservation and restoration projects; and the producer of the upcoming Shaka documentary provides an update on the film
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Jun 29, 2023
The Conversation: Lyon Arboretum and the life cycle of seeds; Smithsonian's first Hawaiian history curator
Big Island drag show highlights māhū culture; Lyon Arboretum seed bank strives to save rare and endangered native plants; Smithsonian Institution hires curator for Hawaiian history and culture
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Jun 28, 2023
The Conversation: Federal funding to protect native birds; Army seed lab's conservation efforts
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland tours Hawaiʻi in support of the Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference; U.S. military's only rare seed lab; Global view on plastic pollution; Native Hawaiian culture told through hip-hop
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Jun 27, 2023
The Conversation: New book focuses on China, Russia history; Inside an Army seed bank
Historian writes about complex history between China and Russia in new book; HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on inequity of health care for Micronesian veterans; Army seed bank funded by DOD budget; Researchers share Hawaiian Monk Seal updates
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Jun 26, 2023
The Conversation: Gov. Green's veto list; New web portal seeks to remove 'business barriers'
HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon takes a look at Gov. Josh Green's intent-to-veto list; Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi seeks feedback about burdensome rules and regulations from businesses; Kauaʻi National Tropical Botanical Garden discusses its work to save rare and critically imperiled seeds
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Jun 23, 2023
The Conversation: Experts discuss Hawai'i schools' mandatory active shooter drills
Gov. Josh Green has signed a law mandating active shooter drills in Hawaiʻi schools. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz sat down with the Department of Education's Randy Tanaka and Erica Yamauchi from the Hawai‘i chapter of Moms Demand Action.
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Jun 22, 2023
The Conversation: WCC student's viral commencement speech; Maui man competes in survival TV show
HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol on the return of Molokaʻi Hoe paddling race; Windward Community College student's commencement speech goes viral; Maui man participates in History Channel's reality TV show
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Jun 21, 2023
The Conversation: Summit highlights Indigenous knowledge; Free agribusiness program for farmers
Local group KUA soaks up Indigenous aquaponic practices; A free training program teaches farmers about agribusiness; A beneficiary of Title XI shares her 5-decade journey; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi delves into the health benefits of sport paddling
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Jun 20, 2023
The Conversation: Balancing the state budget; Preventing the next public health outbreak
The state Director of Finance explains Gov. Josh Green's billion dollar budget cuts; Department of Health explains efforts toward vector control; HPR's Sabrina Bodon on Skyline's security system and staff; Garden Club of Honolulu prepares for its upcoming flower show
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Jun 19, 2023
The Conversation: Historian keeps war stories alive; New exhibit on hula in Chicago
Retired Pearl Harbor historian Daniel Martinez plans to continue sharing stories of the war; The Field Museum in Chicago features history of Hawaiians in the Windy City
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Jun 16, 2023
The Conversation: Rebranding the Honolulu rail; Local restaurant celebrates seafood and family
HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol on a Molokaʻi archeological site; DTS Deputy Director Jon Nouchi talks about the new name for the rail system; A local chef and his daughter share their love of food for Father's Day
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Jun 15, 2023
The Conversation: Gov. Green cuts budget; Friends of the Library summer sale
Balancing the budget provokes reaction from Senate Ways and Means Chair Donovan Dela Cruz; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi on 50 years of supporting University of Hawaiʻi medical students; The life of the woman behind the Hawaiʻi State Public Library system; Friends of the Library hosts a summer book sale
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Jun 14, 2023
The Conversation: CNHA meets in Las Vegas; Charter school celebrates 10th anniversary
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement regional convention meets in Las Vegas; HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on the preservation of old ukuleles; Hawai'i's Make Music Day led by Na Leo's Nalani Jenkins; SEEQS charter school's tenth anniversary
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Jun 13, 2023
The Conversation: Red Hill families demand truth; Macadamia nut flour manufacturer gets certification
Families sickened by Red Hill water contamination demand truth from Navy Adm. Sam Paparo; HPR's Sabrina Bodon on new pepper spray regulations on Kauaʻi; Matthew Locey's book "White Lens on Brown Skin"; Macadamia nut flour gets federal certification
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Jun 9, 2023
The Conversation: Firsts of the Islands Hana Hou
Nobel Peace Summit Medal for Social Activism winner Christine Ahn on the rift between North and South Korea; 2020 Nobel Prize winner for chemistry Jennifer Doudna on her journey in science; Leo C. Lee Lifetime Achievement Award winner Traci Tong on her past and future in journalism; Whiting Award winner R. Kikuo Johnson on his creative process and future plans
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Jun 8, 2023
The Conversation: Navy reduces Red Hill water entering Halawa stream; Mental health partnership with UH and Army
Navy reduces the amount of drinking water flushing from Red Hill into Halawa stream; Army and University of Hawaiʻi partnership increases mental health treatment for soldiers; Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden and new policy; Hana Hou World Oceans Day and changing tides
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Jun 7, 2023
The Conversation: Military readies for Red Hill repacking drills; Maui nurse shines in national cooking show
The military begins drills to prepare for leaks or fires when defueling begins at the Red Hill storage facility; A local screenwriter explains the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike; A Maui home chef prepares to reveal family recipes on a national cooking competition; and HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports on Big Island goats feeding on limu to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Jun 6, 2023
The Conversation: EPA releases new Red Hill consent order; Saving Hawaiʻi's lei industry
Plans to defuel Red Hill move ahead as EPA releases its order on consent; HPR's Sabrina Boden covers the controversial pay hikes being proposed for Honolulu councilmembers; A local company feeds green waste back into the circular economy; and a local nonprofit aims to revitalize Hawaiʻi's lei industry
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Jun 5, 2023
The Conversation: State Department visits to ensure Pacific region's security; TSA summer travel advice
Assistant Secretary of the State Department’s Bureau of Global Public Affairs stops in Honolulu to explain Pacific region security; TSA gives summer travel advice; People with disabilities give feedback on Honolulu rail accessibility
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Jun 2, 2023
The Conversation: Health Dept. invites public to Red Hill meetings; New crime novel set in 1950s Honolulu
State Health Department invites public to talk about defueling plan for the military’s Red Hill Underground Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; Author Scott Kikkawa on the crime novel and 1950s Hawaiʻi; WAMU in Washington, D.C., covers a hālau in Maryland and The Conversation talks to its co-founder about sharing Hawaiian culture
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Jun 1, 2023
The Conversation: Rail resolves problems at Pearlridge station; Big Island's Kailua Bay reef damage from canoe race
Rail resolves problems at Pearlridge rail station; Kailua Bay reef damage caused by canoe race moorings; Halawa Prison college program a success; liver transplant donor celebrates one year Hana Hou
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May 31, 2023
The Conversation: Expert weighs in on waning China-U.S. relations; Hawaiʻi talent shines on 'Les Misérables' tour
Expert on Pacific security matters explains recent international airspace skirmish; HPR's Cassie Ordonio looks into behind-the-scenes reality of American Idol; Manu Minutes highlights migratory ducks; and a child actor shares youthful perspective of touring with "Les Misérables"
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May 30, 2023
The Conversation: Big Island jazz festival; Local motorcycle racer sets world record
HPR's Sabrina Boden discusses the staffing shortages at state prisons; The loneliness of young stars around the Milky Way; Local motorcycle racer sets world record; Big Island Jazz and Music Festival's 10th anniversary
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May 26, 2023
The Conversation: Plumeria Hana Hou Show!
University of Hawaiʻi horticulturist on his plumeria research and discoveries; Haleʻiwa plumeria farming family; challenging growing conditions for Molokaʻi plumeria; the global growth of plumeria business; Koko Crater Botanical Garden's famous plumeria grove
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May 25, 2023
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi gets FEMA emergency radio station; Disaster response efforts begin in Guam
FEMA and KHKA antenna tower owner share plans to construct a federal emergency broadcast studio on Oʻahu; FEMA provides an update on disaster response efforts in Guam; the Hawaii State Bar Association discusses upcoming free "Ask a Lawyer" clinics; and a Native Hawaiian living in Tennessee shares her perceptions of home and belonging
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May 24, 2023
The Conversation: Guam super typhoon update; Reactions from Red Hill public meeting
Joint Task Force-Red Hill discusses the Navy's Red Hill defueling plan; Red Cross provides an update on Typhoon Mawar impacts on Guam; Hawaiʻi County's police and fire chaplain shares information about a new first responders support nonprofit; and a Korean woman living in Hawaiʻi shares her journey of identity and belonging
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May 23, 2023
The Conversation: CNHA awarded $27M tourism management contract; AANHPI Month and a new immigrant
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement was awarded $27 million for tourism management; HPR's Sabrina Bodon discusses property taxes; West Hawaiʻi Mediation Center on recent legislative session funding cuts; South Asian immigrant on belonging and Hawai'i
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May 22, 2023
The Conversation: Mixed bag of gains for housing, homeless crisis; History of polo in the islands
Hawaii Appleseed Center discusses the mixed results addressing the housing and homeless crises this legislative session; an award-winning Hawaiʻi pianist discusses receiving a national honor; HPR's Cassie Ordonio looks closer at Spam culture in our state; and local polo enthusiasts talk about the history of the sport in our islands
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May 19, 2023
The Conversation: Military family seeks justice for health issues; Sasha Colby talks winning 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
HPR's Sabrina Bodon shares the story of a military family with long-term health issues from water contamination; DBEDT director gives his thoughts on improving the current tourism model; and drag queen Sasha Colby dishes on her experience on "RuPaul's Drag Race"
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May 18, 2023
The Conversation: Waikōloa solar farm starts operations; Kīlauea's Fissure 8 five years later
AES Hawaiʻi discusses the opening of its Waikōloa solar farm; a Leilani Estates resident reflects on the fifth anniversary of the Kīlauea eruption; the Limu Hui shares the importance of seaweed to the marine life food chain; and a Kahuku High School senior talks about being a U.S. Presidential Scholar
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May 17, 2023
The Conversation: Navy admiral on draining Red Hill tanks; Marking 5th anniversary of Kilauea eruption
Navy Admiral updates plans to drain Red Hill fuel tanks; Hawaii County discusses the fifth anniversary of the Kīlauea East Rift Zone Eruption; 'Museum Confidential' host shares the process of creating content for the popular podcast
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May 16, 2023
The Conversation: Moving beyond tourism management model; New book on women surfers
Hawaiʻi needs to move beyond its current tourism management model; Hawaiian Airlines responds to Mother's Day weekend delays; Kailua turtles in need of monitoring; Author Mindy Pennybacker discusses Surfing Sisterhood of Hawai'i
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May 15, 2023
The Conversation: New governance model for tourism; What to expect when rail service begins
A marketing consultant shares details on a new governance model for tourism; Honolulu's Transportation Director talks about the history of Honolulu's rail project and what the public can expect when it starts service in June; and HPR's Casey Harlow discusses commercial and housing development along the rail line
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May 12, 2023
The Conversation: Portrait of Queen Liliʻuokalani Hana Hou
In this Hana Hou show, we revisit our stories about Queen Liliʻuokalani's official portrait traveling from Hawaiʻi to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., for an exhibit currently on display.
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May 11, 2023
The Conversation: Homeless count increases on Oʻahu; Kamehameha and HPU award simultaneous degrees
Point-in-time count on homelessness on Oʻahu; Kamehameha Schools and Hawaiʻi Pacific University graduate a record number of students with associate degrees before they get their high school diplomas; Reflections on Rotuma, a tiny island that's part of Fiji; Foodland celebrates its 75th anniversary
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May 10, 2023
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi lawmakers unite over Red Hill; Celebrating National Nurses Week
Hawaiʻi leaders unite to underscore their stance on the Navy's Red Hill defueling process; a Honolulu councilmember aims to make permitted parking in Kalihi permanent; UH's nursing school helps us survey the landscape for health care workers; and a local author and musician discusses building cost-effective homes
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May 9, 2023
The Conversation: Local company helps test for COVID along nation's border; Convention Center seeks financial security
Premier Medical Group Hawaii tests for COVID among legal immigrants at border crossings; Hawaiʻi Convention Center optimistic for future financial stability; HPR's Sabrina Bodon follows end-of-legislative session, budget drama; Raising awareness during bike safety month
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May 8, 2023
The Conversation: Sierra Club analyzes Red Hill spill briefing; Efforts to restore and conserve Maunalua Bay
Sierra Club analyzes Red Hill briefing; HPR's Cassie Ordonio on how ChatGPT influences learning; Efforts to restore and conserve Maunalua Bay
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May 5, 2023
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi judge wins national recognition; New book highlights Portuguese history
Justice Sabrina McKenna honored for her work paving the way for other women in the legal profession; A new book details Hawaiʻi's ties to Portugal; A political historian and author reflects on new Smithsonian exhibit
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May 4, 2023
The Conversation: Regenerative tourism amid 10M visitors; National Portrait Gallery exhibit and the Kūʻē Petitions
Regenerative tourism amid 10 million visitors; Keck Observatory and the discovery of a Death Star; National Portrait Gallery's 1898 exhibit and the Kūʻē Petitions
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May 3, 2023
The Conversation: Lawmakers pau with tax bills; Smithsonian exhibit features 1898 annexation
Lawmakers pau with the 2023 tax bills; Kaʻū public school principal Sharon Becker wins Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award; Smithsonian exhibit features history of 1898 annexation
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May 2, 2023
The Conversation: New medication dosing system; Kaimuki Compost Collective deals with food waste
HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on sensitive places bill SB 1230; Hawai'i Emergency Medical Services' new medication dosing system; Kaimuki Compost Collective deals with food waste
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May 1, 2023
The Conversation: Plumeria farm shares love for frangipani; USS Bowfin celebrates 80th anniversary
HPR's Casey Harlow shares updates on Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority legislation; Three generations of plumeria growers welcome visitors to the family farm; Remembering the colorful history of USS Bowfin; Author pens book about Vietnamese family coming to terms with mental health recovery
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Apr 28, 2023
The Conversation: Local Grindz Hana Hou
Local fishmonger doing her part to help Hawaiʻi become more food secure; Molokaʻi group hatches a plan for food sustainability with chicken raising program; an ʻulu cookbook offers a unique take on a Hawaiʻi staple; Oʻahu native's Korean-Hawaiian restaurant in LA tops Yelp list
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Apr 27, 2023
The Conversation: Medical experts discuss the physical and mental impacts of long COVID
Long COVID symptoms can include fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, and depression or anxiety, lasting for months or longer. Drs. Scott Miscovich and Tim Brown join the show to talk specifically about long COVID and its impact on our community.
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Apr 26, 2023
The Conversation: East-West Center on South Korea president's visit; Bringing local protein to home chefs
East-West Center's Satu Limaye discusses South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit; HPR's Cassie Ordonio on the significance of Filipino tattoos; Forage Hawaii connects home chefs with local animal protein; Hawaii Dance Bomb owner talks about dance as transformation
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Apr 25, 2023
The Conversation: Panel discusses carrying concealed guns in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi residents across the state can carry a concealed gun on them in public, thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last summer. But rules for obtaining a concealed carry permit vary county by county, as do the restrictions on where those guns can go. Guest host Yunji de Nies led a round table about the topic.
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Apr 24, 2023
The Conversation: Author uses maps to highlight rising ocean; Big Island artist finds inspiration in the natural world
HPR's Casey Harlow follows developments to protect the Ala Wai canal from catastrophic floods; Author shares perspectives on flooding and sea level rise; Oral history voices highlight the need to protect the natural world; Waimea artist creatively connects elements of land and sea
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Apr 21, 2023
The Conversation: State Archives digitizes papers from Hawaiian Kingdom overthrow; Chants share the moʻolelo of our birds
Hawaiʻi State Archives digitizes papers dating to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy; Earth Day: NASA satellites shape our world; Oli, chants created to share mo’olelo, the story of our birds
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Apr 20, 2023
The Conversation: Tourism authority fights to stay afloat; Bicentennial marks milestone in Protestant missionary history
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority struggles to find legislative backing; Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the second wave of American Protestant missionaries in Hawaiʻi; Creator shares the joys of Hamakua-grown, ginger syrup
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Apr 19, 2023
The Conversation: Caltech observatory decommissioning; ʻIolani math team state winning streak champions
The California Institute of Technology's Maunakea observatory decommission process; Neal Milner discusses the impact of COVID on The Long View; 'Iolani math team state winning streak champions
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Apr 18, 2023
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi vies for $1.2B federal energy grant; Ancient canoe-making skills in New Zealand
Hawaiʻi vies for a $1.2 billion federal energy grant; Local artist shares ancient canoe-making skills in New Zealand; a musical show Letters from Home
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Apr 17, 2023
The Conversation: Environmental author writes with global perspective; Remembering modern baseball's island roots
A population biologist shares a different perspective on the pandemic; Award-winning author and environmentalist featured at UH Speakers Series; and celebrating Alexander Cartwright Jr.'s 203rd birthday
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Apr 14, 2023
The Conversation: Hawaiian Dredging's $3B contract yields local jobs; Keck Observatory discovers black hole collisions
Hawaiian Dredging's $3 billion contract yields local jobs; Kapiʻolani Sex Abuse Treatment Center supports Sexual Assault Awareness Month; Keck Observatory discovers black hole collisions
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Apr 13, 2023
The Conversation: City prepares for July 2023 rail opening; Activist supports Autism Awareness Month
Honolulu Department of Transportation Services prepares for the rail's July opening; Activist supports autism awareness
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Apr 12, 2023
The Conversation: New film about Henk Rogers and the discovery of Tetris
Local resident Henk Rogers, who secured worldwide distribution rights to the Tetris game, shares the backstory to the fame and fortune as depicted in the new film "Tetris." He's also on a mission to use his influence to make a difference in the world's green energy future; and the beautiful sounds of the crimson honeycreeper in today's Manu Minute.
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Apr 11, 2023
The Conversation: New state health director; Agriculture Department cautions against rapid ʻōhiʻa death
Dr. Kenneth Fink and his vision for the Hawaiʻi Department of Health; state's elected Republications cope with party divide; transporting ʻōhiʻa responsible for a devastating disease; teenage brothers organize sports equipment donation to Micronesia
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Apr 10, 2023
The Conversation: Gov. Green on final weeks of legislative session; Maui-born artist wins Whiting Award
Gov. Josh Green on the final weeks of the legislative session; HPR's Casey Harlow on the death of the conveyance tax bill; Standing Rock composers Raven Chacon and Candice Hopkins on art and protests; Local graphic illustrator R. Kikuo Johnson wins Whiting Award
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Apr 7, 2023
The Conversation: OHA rejects $100M compromise; Molokaʻi's airline struggles continue
OHA explains why it rejected a $100 million compromise over its controversial plan to develop Kaka‘ako Makai; Moloka‘i's state senator discusses ongoing frustrations with Mokulele Airlines; the Hawaii State Judiciary shares info about its court interpreter programs; and Kumu Kahua Theater talks about the return of a beloved story to the stage
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Apr 6, 2023
The Conversation: State touts vigilance as COVID rates surge; Beloved host shares Merrie Monarch memories
Hawaiʻi's Health Department reminds the public to remain vigilant during latest COVID surge; HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi discusses House Speaker Scott Saiki's compromise offer to OHA; The Merrie Monarch Hula Festival celebrates 60 years
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Apr 5, 2023
The Conversation: Saiki offers deal for Kakaʻako Makai; Military background foundation of Ko‘olau Distillery
Rep. Saiki discusses an offer to resolve the residential development controversy in Kaka‘ako Makai; a NOAA oceanographer shares what's in the Ocean Climate Action Plan; and Ko‘olau Distillery discusses the military's role in helping the business get off the ground
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Apr 4, 2023
The Conversation: Tracking Gov. Green appointees; Popular Lānaʻi visitor attraction reopens
HPR's Sabrina Bodon tracks progress of Gov. Green nominations; Lānaʻi Culture and Heritage Center welcomes public back in person; Wild Growth: Surrealist Work from 1955 shines the spotlight on Ralph Iwamoto's solo NYC exhibit; Kamehameha School's song contest celebrates Hawaiʻi's paniolo history
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Apr 3, 2023
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi needs social workers; Playwright Lee Cataluna's anthology Flowers of Hawaiʻi
Senate bill may open the door for Hawai'i's social workers; Playwright Lee Cataluna's anthology Flowers of Hawai'i; HPR's Casey Harlow on City Council Budget Cuts
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Mar 31, 2023
The Conversation: Shining the spotlight on surfing
We take a second listen to recent interviews we've done with people in the surfing world or with ties to the surfing community. The "Eddie" winner Luke Shepardson talks about his experience surfing monster waves; the first women to surf the Eddie reflect on their time in the water; and two social media influencers talk about how the sport is empowering women
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Mar 30, 2023
The Conversation: Exploring Hawaiʻi's royal societies; Spring film festival screens 'Jamojaya'
HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi discusses the process to fill Kamehameha Schools trustee vacancy; Two royal societies open up about preserving history and legacy of Hawaiian aliʻi; Filmmaker Justin Chon shares insight into his new film showing at HIFF
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Mar 29, 2023
The Conversation: Plaintiffs in water contamination lawsuit speak; Clearing the air on self-certification
Two military officers explain why they decided to sue the military over contamination in their drinking water; a local architect breaks down how a self-certification process on O‘ahu will help with the building permit backlog; and benevolent society Hale O Nā Aliʻi O Hawaiʻi talks about their origins and purpose
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Mar 28, 2023
The Conversation: OSHA's findings from Red Hill foam spill; Local theater chain talks tiered pricing
OSHA discusses its findings after inspecting the Navy's AFFF firefighting foam system at Red Hill; HPR's Sabrina Bodon shares how each county's mayor is approaching the housing crisis; Consolidated Theaters talks tiered pricing, subscription services; and the Ka‘ahumanu Society details its mission
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Mar 27, 2023
The Conversation: Societies preserve legacy of Hawaiian royals; Endometriosis Awareness Month
HPR's Casey Harlow talks about a low income housing project that failed to advance in the Maui County Council; Leader in the Royal Order of Kamehameha shares the organization's mission; A local osteopath explains how the painful medical condition, endometriosis, affects women
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Mar 24, 2023
The Conversation: Councilmember sees adaptive reuse revitalizing urban core; Lānaʻi students converse with astronaut in space
Downtown lawmaker discusses how 'adaptive reuse' is more cost-effective; Lānaʻi Elementary talks to an astronaut in space via amateur radio; Tech Days of Spring connects technology students with educators and industry; Community leader shares the history of the Hawaiian Civic Club movement
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Mar 23, 2023
The Conversation: The city on adaptive reuse housing solutions; Ag head calls for a state farm bill
The DPP director discusses the city's thoughts on converting office buildings to residences; HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi gives an update on tensions over rent increases for Waiāhole Valley residents and farmers; the state Dept. of Agriculture calls for a state farm bill to supplement the federal farm bill; UH's Center for Oral History reflects on the health care worker experience during the pandemic; and a local storyteller details an upcoming retreat on Kauaʻi for storytellers
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Mar 22, 2023
The Conversation: Learning from the Flint water crisis; Adaptive reuse for downtown housing
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha on environmental racism and safe drinking water; Avalon Group fights housing codes for downtown adaptive reuse; The Long View on the ethics of imprisonment
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Mar 21, 2023
The Conversation: CDC Director on handling COVID; Women's conference highlights leadership
The CDC Director discussed lessons learned during the pandemic; property developer Douglass Emmett shares how it turned an office building into apartment rentals; HPR's Sabrina Bodon breakdown how Lt. Gov. Luke plans to modernize her office; and the East-West Center discusses the importance of women in leadership roles
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Mar 20, 2023
The Conversation: Mayor Blangiardi on Honolulu rail benefits; Adaptive reuse can revitalize downtown
Mayor Blangiardi explains the Honolulu rail project; Architect Dean Sakamoto defines adaptive reuse; Pearl Harbor Shipyard Apprentice Program accepts applications
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Mar 17, 2023
The Conversation: Kaʻena Point Hana Hou
Rebroadcast of call-in show with guests U.S. Rep. Ed Case, former Hawaiʻi DLNR director William Aila Jr., and Pacific Rim Conservation's Lindsay Young discussing Kaʻena Point's designation as a National Heritage Area and stewarding the environment.
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Mar 16, 2023
The Conversation: Third anniversary of COVID pandemic; Dress for Success celebrates 20 years
An infectious disease specialist reflects on the third anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi takes a closer look at the nominee for DHHL head; the YWCA of Oʻahu details its Dress for Success program; and the author of a book on sugar cane plantation life shares its origins
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Mar 15, 2023
The Conversation: Planning and Permitting Department on thin ice; 'Defining Courage' honors 442nd soldiers
Possible solutions to ongoing planning and permitting problems; Microbes hitchhiking across the Atlantic to the Pacific threaten Hawaiʻi corals; A new multimedia production honors the courageous soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team
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Mar 14, 2023
The Conversation: Update on removing 10,000 utility poles; Court rules on Maui special permits, vacation rentals
Ten-year plan to remove 10,000 utility poles; Hawaiʻi Supreme Court rules on Maui vacation rental permits; HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on homeless cancer patients; Talkback perspectives on Maui hate crime; history of 18th century Native Hawaiian woman explorer
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Mar 13, 2023
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi joins 46 states against TikTok over health crisis; Legislature considers family tax relief
State Attorney General details why Hawaii joined 46 states to demand TikTok comply with an investigation on deceptive practices; Hawaiʻi Tax Foundation gives insight on proposed family tax relief bills; Local music duo Keahiwai talks reuniting for an upcoming show and how the industry has changed in their 20 years apart
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Mar 10, 2023
The Conversation: Health Dept. data breach; Ranchers face dwindling pastureland
The Department of Health details what consumers should know about its recent data breach and provides an update on the status of the new State Hospital; Local ranchers share their challenges in the face of dwindling pastureland; and a Hawaiʻi filmmaking nonprofit discusses the importance of film in advancing gender equity
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Mar 9, 2023
The Conversation: Avoiding social media scams; Film about canine bond fundraises for charity
HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi on Maui hate crime conviction context; National Slam the Scam Day and AARP's fraud network; The Year of the Dog shows for local charity fundraiser; Maui: Mauka to Makai, a photography book by Daniel Sullivan
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Mar 8, 2023
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi Island police discuss Hilo gang violence; Honolulu's park ranger program needs public help
A Hawaiʻi Island police captain discusses the community's growing concern over recent "gang" violence and bullying at Hilo schools; The city details the new public survey about its park ranger program; the 'A'o is the subject of today's Manu Minute; and Contributing Editor Neal Milner considers the emerging bloc of Millenial and Gen Z voters as the Baby Boomer generation retracts
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Mar 7, 2023
The Conversation: Collective bargaining bills advance; Hawaiʻi's poet laureate on how words heal
Collective bargaining bills advance in the Legislature; Families react to Hilo youth gang threats; Polipoli Farms embraces traditional crops and methods; Hawaiʻi's poet laureate Brandy Nalani McDougall on how words heal
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Mar 6, 2023
The Conversation: Water contamination issues parallel in Okinawa and Oʻahu; Celebrating women surfers at The Eddie
Environmentalist urges vigilant protection for Oʻahu aquifers; HPR's Casey Harlow highlights Honolulu mayor's proposed budget; An island daughter breaks glass ceiling as JABSOM dean; and women surfers honored for catching the big waves at The Eddie Aikau Invitational
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Mar 3, 2023
The Conversation: Salt in Hawaiʻi
We travel around the state to revisit stories we've done about making salt, or pa'akai. From Hanapēpē, Kaua‘i, to Kaka‘ako, to Molokai to Kona on Hawaiʻi Island. We end in Oʻahu with a Honolulu Theatre for Youth production about Hawaiʻi's special relationship with salt.
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Mar 2, 2023
The Conversation: Hā‘ena fishing protection may end; Catching up with 'Eddie' winner Luke Shepardson
HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi details a measure to put a time limit on community-based subsistence fishing areas; Lifeguard Luke Shepardson shares what's next after winning the 'Eddie;' The founder of virtual fitness program "Balance" shares how it caters to seniors
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Mar 1, 2023
The Conversation: Looking at patterns of political 'strongmen'; New mentorship program for young musicians
Author of a book about tyrants discusses their history over the past century; The National Weather Service shares how long our fierce winds will be around; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote dishes on efforts to help low-income families afford solar; and local musician Kimie Miner shares details about her new music mentorship program
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Feb 28, 2023
The Conversation: Testing for PFAS in wastewater; Andy Bumatai talks evolution of comedy
The City of Honolulu talks about a new study to test for toxic PFAS in solid waste and wastewater; an Oahu attorney shares her thoughts on Black women in leadership; HPR's Sabrina Bodon details an animal control pilot project that may become permanent; and Andy Bumatai reflects on the evolution of Hawaii's comedy scene
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Feb 27, 2023
The Conversation: Removing forever chemicals in landfills; Wastewater workforce program
Claros Technologies shares its method for treating toxic P-FAS chemicals in landfills; nonprofit WAI talks about a program that creates jobs helping to eliminate cesspools; Hui O Ka Wai Ola discusses new water monitoring programs on Maui; and HPR's Casey Harlow shares some goodbyes to Aloha Stadium
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Feb 24, 2023
The Conversation: Documentary spotlights toxic chemicals in Okinawa's water; New program hopes to stem teen suicide
A documentary filmmaker discusses Okinawa residents dealing with toxic chemicals in their drinking water; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote breaks down a bill to build a second garbage-to-energy plant on Oʻahu; Hawaiʻi Pacific Health shares details about a new Teen Resiliency Program; and Hawaiʻi's Film Commissioner discuss progress in our local industry
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Feb 23, 2023
The Conversation: Sen. Hirono talks military issues in the Pacific; Tips on entering NPR's Tiny Desk Contest
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono gives her perspective on military issues affecting Hawaiʻi and the Pacific; AIA Honolulu talks about trends in the building and design landscape; a UH student discusses the difference between learning Hawaiian in the past and today; and the creator of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert shares how he finds new talent for the series
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Feb 22, 2023
The Conversation: Rep. Tokuda updates work in nation's capitol; Polar bear puppet raises climate change awareness
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda provides an update on her first few weeks in office and the committees she will work on; HPR reporter Casey Harlow details several bills looking to change conveyance tax laws; Editor Neal Milner discusses the forgotten history of head injuries in sports; and a visual storyteller describes how using a polar bear puppet raises awareness of climate change
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Feb 21, 2023
The Conversation: Timeshares experience healthy rebound; WWII history spotlights Black soldiers in Hawaiʻi
Hospitality expert reviews resiliency of timeshares; HPR's Sabrina Bodon examines legislation affecting emergency dispatchers; HPU professor delves into little-known history of Black WW II soldiers stationed in Hawaiʻi
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Feb 17, 2023
The Conversation: Nonprofits Face Financial Crisis
Nonprofits Face Financial Crisis: A roundtable talk with Parents and Children Together, EPIC ʻOhana, Child & Family Service
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Feb 16, 2023
The Conversation: New nominee needed to head DHHL; Local foodie makes waves nationally
Nominee pulls out of consideration to head Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; LA eatery is something to Yelp about; A song contest celebrates the Hawaiian language; Maui cyclist pedals to raise money for nonprofit assisting families with children
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Feb 15, 2023
The Conversation: Former governor sets record straight on Kakaʻako Makai settlement; Maui mayor shares goals
Former Gov. Neil Abercrombie reflects on whether the OHA Kakaʻako Makai settlement ought to be renegotiated; Maui County's mayor shares plans to address community needs; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote talks about hydropower as an energy source; and Hawaiʻi's Public Access Room supports public participation in lawmaking
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Feb 14, 2023
The Conversation: House Speaker Saiki on proposed Kakaʻako development; 'Elixir of Love' opera spreads Valentine's Day spirit
Hawaiʻi House Speaker Scott Saiki discusses a bill to allow OHA to develop residential units in Kakaʻako Makai; Hawaiʻi County's mayor shares his priorities for the new year; HPR's Sabrina Bodon gives a snapshot of midwifery in the islands; and Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre talks about its 'Elixir of Love' production
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Feb 13, 2023
The Conversation: Senator on toxic waste beneath Kakaʻako Makai; iHula explores true meaning of dance
State Sen. Sharon Moriwaki discusses the toxic waste beneath the pavement in Kakaʻako Makai; HPR's Casey Harlow details a proposal to streamline affordable housing projects; the Hawaii Association of the Blind prepares for its upcoming annual convention; and the writer of the play iHula talks about its genesis
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Feb 10, 2023
The Conversation: Kauaʻi mayor's hopes for legislative season; Supporting the well-being of local farmers
Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami discusses working with the governor and state lawmakers to address county concerns; community activists talk about whether lawmakers should allow residential development in Kakaʻako Makai; and a UH agriculture professor shares the results of a survey on the public's perception of farming in Hawaiʻi
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Feb 9, 2023
The Conversation: International implications of Chinese balloon; Natural disaster hotline for anxiety
Political economist discusses growing Chinese-American tension; Lawmakers discuss a bill to reverse the ban on Kakaʻako Makai highrise development; New hotline provides connection to alleviate stress after natural disasters; Animal rescue highlights the importance of spay and neutering
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Feb 8, 2023
The Conversation: Honolulu mayor says no quick fix for 2 major issues; Gun control research yields varying results
Honolulu Mayor Blangiardi outlines his plans for two major issues — a new landfill and staffing shortages; Contributing Editor Neal Milner highlights varying results of gun control laws; HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote examines bills funding the fight against invasive species; Professional musicians in tandem with UH students prepare for a series of contemporary Korean concerts
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Feb 7, 2023
The Conversation: Counties react to firearms legislation; Building safe culture in women's soccer
HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon covers gun bills about 'Sensitive Places'; National taskforce seeks to eradicate systemic abuse in soccer; UH research targets Avocado Lace Bug integrated pest management; Pilot program tests effectiveness of digitized agricultural survey forms
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Feb 6, 2023
The Conversation: Molokaʻi egg program boosts food sovereignty; Adela's Country Eatery gets national recognition
Sustainable Molokaʻi shares how it's able to keep control of egg prices on the island; Adela's Country Eatery discusses being named a top restaurant by Yelp; HPR's Casey Harlow breaks down the conflict over a Mānoa affordable housing project; the author of a book about former slave Betsey Stockton talks about her influence on education in Hawaii
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Feb 3, 2023
The Conversation: Year of the Limu Hana Hou
University of Hawaiʻi building honors botanist Isabella Abbott and inspires research; Hawaiʻi Pacific University Oceanic Institute and community groups restore ecosystem; Waimānalo Limu Hui foster limu patches; limu survey of Kaho'olawe measures military damage
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Feb 2, 2023
The Conversation: Nursing program looks to address state shortage; Former HPR reporter earns lifetime achievement award
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii discusses its programs to attract more people into the nursing profession; HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon talks about new legislative bills addressing juvenile offenders; and a former HPR reporter shares how starting her career in the islands led to a lifetime in public media
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Feb 1, 2023
The Conversation: Addressing Hawaiʻi's nursing shortage; Big Island road collisions with animals
Hawaiʻi Nurses' Association reverses position on reciprocal state license; 442nd regiment's 80th anniversary; Big Island student project improves roadway safety for drivers and animals; the origins of the musical trio ʻUheʻuhene
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Jan 31, 2023
The Conversation: FBI scam warnings; Flooding impacts in Maui County
The FBI detail sextortion and other scams in the islands; a Molokaʻi farmer shares some of the impacts of recent storms and flooding; HPR reporter Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi spotlights a Native Hawaiian girls soccer team; and The Popolo Project discusses an upcoming film festival and Black history in Hawaiʻi
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Jan 30, 2023
The Conversation: FBI prioritizes public corruption; Hanauma Bay study takeaways
The Federal Bureau of Investigation seeks the public's help in public corruption cases; Scientists scrutinize Hanauma Bay management; HPR reporter Casey Harlow details the governor's homeless proclamation; and Maui-native Jason Baum vies for another Grammy
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Jan 26, 2023
The Conversation: Lt. Gov. talks expanding broadband; Local actors memorialize poet Dunbar
Hawaiʻi's lieutenant governor discusses increasing broadband internet across the state; HPR reporter Casey Harlow looks at housing and homeless priorities for lawmakers; the State's Climate Coalition talks about reducing carbon emissions; and local actors share the story behind their shows honoring poet Paul Lawrence Dunbar
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Jan 25, 2023
The Conversation: Artificial intelligence in education; Plans to make Hawaiʻi roads safe and efficient
Contributing Editor Neal Milner highlights worries over increased AI use in higher education; new DOT director focuses on road safety and increasing the information highway; HPR reporter Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi details proposals at the state Legislature that affect Native Hawaiians; Oʻahu's Neighborhood Board Commission seeks local candidates
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Jan 24, 2023
The Conversation: Reactions to State of the State; 'Forever chemicals' detected in Oʻahu water
HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon looks at more reactions to Gov. Green's State of the State address; the State's toxicologist discussed toxic PFAs found in a Kunia water well; Pacific Business News shares its beginnings and how it's looking ahead; and Kīpuka O Ke Ola health clinic discusses its Ulu Laukahi health and wellness program for Native Hawaiians
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Jan 23, 2023
The Conversation: Gov. Green's inaugural State of the State; The meaning of 'local'
Gov. Josh Green delivers his first address after taking office and outlines priorities; 120th anniversary of Korean workers to Hawaiʻi’s plantations; local author Jessica Machado discusses the local identity
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Jan 20, 2023
The Conversation: Protecting Kaʻena Point
U.S. Rep. Ed Case, a former Hawaiʻi DLNR director, and a conservation director discuss efforts to protect Kaʻena Point and reflect on changes to the popular recreation area.
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Jan 19, 2023
The Conversation: LG Luke details her preschool plan; UH Oral History Project explores change on North Shore
The lieutenant governor details her $200 million preschool plan; HPR reporter Casey Harlow looks at the allocation of funds for public school teachers and students; the WHIAANHPI executive director discusses the national plan that helps Native Hawaiians with housing and efforts to stop Asian-American hate; the UH Oral History Project reflects on changes along Oʻahu's North Shore
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Jan 18, 2023
The Conversation: EPA gives update on Red Hill spills; DHHL director talks future housing projects
The EPA gives an update on the Red Hill spills ahead of a public input meeting; the new DHHL director discusses future housing projects; a local architect shares details of the work to care for the Royal Mausoleum of Hawaii at Mauna’ala; HPR's Ku'uwehi Hiraishi looks closer at Native Hawaiian organizations tapping into federal funds to combat gender-based violence
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Jan 17, 2023
The Conversation: Tax Foundation looks at the 2023 tax landscape; Hui Iwi Kuamo‘o on 130th anniversary of the overthrow
The Tax Foundation of Hawaii discusses the 2023 tax landscape; HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon takes a closer look at freshman state lawmakers' proposals and priorities; Hui Iwi Kuamo‘o discusses the anniversary of the overthrow and iwi kūpuna; the GM of a Kauaʻi luxury hotel talks regenerative tourism and sustainability
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Jan 13, 2023
The Conversation: U.S. Energy Dept. praises Hawaiʻi leadership; Octopus farm to change name
The U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy praises Hawaiʻi's leadership; Preparing Abigail Kawānanakoa's final resting place; Kanaloa Octopus Farm plans a rebrand
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Jan 12, 2023
The Conversation: UH research dollars impact local economy; Seahorse farmers build aquaculture awareness
UH's VP of Research and Innovation shares how multi-million dollar research grants impact the state's economy; HPR reporter Casey Harlow details a proposed gambling bill from local lawmakers; the owner of the world’s only seahorse farm shares the keys to rearing the native species; and a local author discusses a new anthology of essays from women of color
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Jan 11, 2023
The Conversation: Treating Alzheimer's disease; Splendid Table's Francis Lam dishes on coming to Hawaiʻi
Splendid Table's Francis Lam reveals what local dishes he's excited to try when he's in Hawaiʻi; Contributing Editor Neal Milner discusses the limits of a new drug approved to treat Alzheimer's disease; a Big Island abalone farmer discusses developing the local market; and a local author talks making chocolate in Hawaiʻi
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Jan 10, 2023
The Conversation: Waikīkī enforcement efforts; Lānaʻi changing landscape virtual exhibit
HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon talks about law enforcement efforts in Waikiki; Blue Ocean Barns discusses commercializing limu to help cut methane gas from cows; A local author with an audio-graphic memory talks about his first book Concrete Rainbow; and The Lānaʻi Culture and Heritage Center discusses a new virtual exhibit featuring the changing landscapes of the island
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Jan 9, 2023
The Conversation: U.S. Rep. Tokuda ready to work; How local seaweed will help lower cow methane
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda shares what she did during her first official day on the job; A local author discusses the history of Mauna 'Ala where Hawaiʻi's ali'i are buried; A Big Island seaweed startup shares its hopes for reducing worldwide methane emissions; HPR's Jayna Omaye discusses the return of cultural festivals
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Jan 6, 2023
The Conversation: Kīlauea resumes eruption; BLNR chair appointee faces backlash
A geologist discusses the significance of the most recent Kīlauea eruption; BLNR chair nominee shares what she brings to the department; and Diamond Head Theatre ED talks about how their new theater improves the audience's experience
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Jan 5, 2023
The Conversation: Can Red Hill tanks be used for water storage?; Heart risks in contact sports
A former State Health Director suggests one option for future use of the Red Hill storage facility; a cardiologist discusses heart-related risks for athletes in contact sports; a former NFL player discusses the pressures of expectation put on high-profile athletes
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Jan 4, 2023
The Conversation: UH President reflects on 2022, Aloha Stadium; Scientist makes music with volcano data
University of Hawaiʻi President looks back at 2022 and gives insight on the future of Aloha Stadium; HPR's News Director discusses the state of Asia-Pacific travel; Scientist combines his love for the violin with volcanology
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Jan 3, 2023
The Conversation: Ag Dept awards millions in micro-grants; Big Island nonprofit empowers women in business, leadership
The Hawaii Ag director discusses awarding nearly $3 million in micro-grants statewide; HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon takes a closer look at the mission of Hawaii's new Office of Wellness and Resilience; and leaders from a Big Island nonprofit talk empowering women in business
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Dec 30, 2022
The Conversation: A Hana Hou Hawaiian Renaissance Show
Musicians Mark Yim and Bobby Hall on Peter Moon and the Hawaiian music scene; Musician Robert Cazimero and the changing soundtrack of Waikīkī
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Dec 29, 2022
The Conversation: New landfill site needed for Oʻahu's trash; Year-end reflections on the Red Hill crisis
New landfill site needed for Oʻahu's trash; reflections on military missteps and the Red Hill crisis; protecting pets over New Year's weekend; Big Island family bakery business
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Dec 28, 2022
The Conversation: Health care staffing crisis displaces kūpuna; Big Island artist expresses her musical truth
Health care company staffing crisis leads to displaced kūpuna; The Long View talks about the idea of home; A future doctor develops a heart health app; Hawaiʻi Island musician expresses her identity and musical truth
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Dec 27, 2022
The Conversation: Saving native bird species; Award-winning activist hopes for peace on Korean peninsula
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strong efforts to save Hawaiʻi's endangered birds; UH Hilo explores solutions to help native bird species; Peace Summit Medal winner hopes for peace on the Korean peninsula; Hana hou interview of singer-songwriter Ron Artis II who returns home for 2023 show
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Dec 26, 2022
The Conversation: Day After Christmas Hana Hou Show
A local mixologist reflects on the career of Blue Hawaii inventor Harry Yee and gives tips on holiday cocktails; Islander Sake Brewery reflects on its first two years in business and making it through the pandemic; A Kaimukī fishmonger promotes community and food security; and a local entrepreneur brings new snacks to a new generation
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Dec 23, 2022
The Conversation: State looking to invest in Hilo Medical Center; Homesharing potential solution for housing crunch
Hilo Medical Center's CEO discusses how it would use the state's proposed $50 million investment; HPR reporter Savannah Harriman-Pote shares how far some people will go to save native species; Homesharing Hawaiʻi's director talks about homesharing; and a UH botanist discusses how coastal cesspools impacts limu growth
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Dec 22, 2022
The Conversation: Red Hill order of consent signed; Oral history project highlights WWII incarceration
Red Hill deficiencies at fuel facility spur EPA's order of consent with Navy; Oral history project highlights WWII Japanese incarceration; Did a shark attack a Kīhei deer?; Grim future ahead for Hawaiʻi's endemic birds; New seaweed survey focuses on Kahoʻolawe limu
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Dec 21, 2022
The Conversation: Storm aftermath on Hawaiʻi Island, Maui; Local sake brewery reflects on surviving the pandemic
Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense discusses the aftermath of the recent storm that hit the Big Island and Maui; UH's Esports Director shares what being named the nation's top collegiate program means to the school; Waimānalo Limu Hui talks about efforts to restore a turtle pond and revive limu growth in the area; Islander Sake Brewery reflects on its first two years in business and making it through the pandemic
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Dec 20, 2022
The Conversation: Gov. Green budget priorities; 2021 Mana Road Fire lawsuit
Gov. Josh Green names health care staff shortage, high costs-of-living among budget priorities; A lawsuit alleges that Parker Ranch is responsible for damage to homes and property incurred during the 2021 Mana Road Fire; How to make a lei out of limu
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Dec 19, 2022
The Conversation: Lowering child poverty through tax credits; Limu research proves what goes around comes around
Snapshot of a new report about childcare tax credits lowering poverty levels; University of Hawaiʻi office marks 50 years of diversity and higher education access; Hawaiʻi Pacific University pursuing seaweed research with federal funds; A Kaimukī fishmonger promotes community and food security
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Dec 16, 2022
The Conversation: Music Hana Hou Show
Guitarist John Cruz reminisces about his creative journey; ʻUkulele virtuoso Taimane discusses her new album; Educators help Moloka'i students record award-winning album; Children and seniors of a town in France honor the 442nd regiment;
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Dec 15, 2022
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi County police chief candidates; Organ and tissue donors help mainland patients
Hawaiʻi County police chief candidates and selection process challenge; Organ and tissue donors help mainland transplant patients; Growth and evolution of the local high school football talent pool
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Dec 14, 2022
The Conversation: Judicial system challenged by January 6 insurrection cases; Kakaʻako sinkhole will not delay rail project
The U.S. Department of Justice contends with the high volume of January 6 insurrection cases; Kakaʻako sinkhole will not delay rail project; Former Honolulu City Council chair snags the top job at the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; ʻĀina Paikai's film on Hawaiian activist and musician George Helm hopes for Oscar nomination
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Dec 13, 2022
The Conversation: HTA mishandling contract hearings; Maunaloa and Kīlauea eruptions on pause
The Chair of the State Senate Ways and Means Committee discusses the recent hearings over the botched awarding of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority marketing contract; the USGS shares what it might mean now that both the Maunaloa and Kīlauea eruptions have stopped; and a Hawaiʻi Island backcountry hiker talks about his experiences trekking around the Maunaloa area
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Dec 12, 2022
The Conversation: Heiress Kawānanakoa dies; Eruption prompts homeowner's insurance review
The passing of Abigail Kawānanakoa is announced on the steps of ʻIolani Palace; the State reminds Hawaiʻi Island homeowners to review their insurance policy in light of the Maunaloa eruption; and two Big Island conservation scientists talk about their experience working on a film for The Pope
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Dec 9, 2022
The Conversation: Tours may begin for Maunaloa viewing; The cultural significance of Pele and the volcano
Department of Transportation Ed Sniffen declares Maunaloa has slowed enough to make viewing route safe; Lanihuli Kanahele of the Kanaka'ole Foundation explains cultural significance of Pele and Maunaloa; Hawaiʻi Theater for Youth presents The Pa'akai We Bring
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Dec 8, 2022
The Conversation: Red Hill toxic foam leak update; Recalling past Maunaloa eruptions
Board of Water Supply leaders share updates on efforts to clean up the toxic foam spill at Red Hill; A geologist revisits past Maunaloa eruptions and the evolution of studying eruptions; and Sea Salts of Hawaii explains how their business turns seawater into salt
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Dec 7, 2022
The Conversation: Big Island mayor offers practical suggestions for Maunaloa visitors; Wholesale salt farm on Molokaʻi
Mayor Mitch Roth offers suggestions for Maunaloa visitors; Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation senior officials meet in Hawaiʻi, affirming U.S. interest in Asia-Pacific's future; Story of a whole salt farm on Molokaʻi
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Dec 6, 2022
The Conversation: Health effects of Maunaloa vog; Kakaʻako's salt history
Maunaloa vog and healthcare strategies; Kakaʻako's history of salt and commerce; Real-life Rosie the Riveter attends Pearl Harbor National Memorial anniversary
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Dec 5, 2022
The Conversation: How to view Maunaloa eruption safely; Hanapepe salt production all in the ohana
How to view Maunaloa eruption safetly; former Civil Defense vice director on Maunaloa and its history of military use; gun bill to protect sensitive places on Oʻahu; Hanapēpē, Kauaʻi's unique salt flats
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Dec 2, 2022
The Conversation: Focus on Fentanyl
The Conversation's hana hou show discusses how a Big Island Fentanyl Task Force notes high rate of fentanyl abuse and the need to warn youth; a grieving parent of a 14-year-old who died from fentanyl resolves to help others; an executive director of High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area reveals threat of fentanyl; how Drug Enforcement Agency emphasizes public education on fentanyl; Kauaʻi foundation director's take on substance abuse
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Dec 1, 2022
The Conversation: Navy struggles with toxic foam spill; Eruption impact on National Park Service
Navy toxic foam leaked at Red Hill; Eruption impact on National Park Service; Scientists evacuate Maunaloa observatory; Young activists host climate forum at Hawai'i State Capitol
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Nov 30, 2022
The Conversation: Maunaloa lava moves closer to Saddle Road; OHA renames Kakaʻako Makai to Hakuone
Maunaloa lava flow moves closer to Saddle Road; Office of Hawaiian Affairs renames Kaka'ako Makai to Hakuone to signal new plans; The Long View on rising crime rates
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Nov 29, 2022
The Conversation: Tourism marketing contract back to square one; Maunaloa eruption updates
Back to the drawing board on a controversial multi-million dollar tourism market contract; Katie Mulliken has the view from Maunaloa; Sustainability at Chaminade University; Big Island entrepreneur Paige Brattin brings kid-friendly eye patches to market
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Nov 28, 2022
The Conversation: Maunaloa erupts after nearly 40 years; Ballet Hawai'i's Nutcracker homecoming
Maunaloa erupts after nearly 40 years; Covid case numbers and the Pacific Islander community; Ballet Hawai'i's homecoming for ballerina Courtney Schenberger
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Nov 23, 2022
The Conversation: What's next for rail?; Curbing substance abuse on Kauaʻi
Latest on the Honolulu rail project; Efforts to curb substance abuse amongst young people on Kauaʻi; What's hot in holiday cocktails
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Nov 22, 2022
The Conversation: Red Hill families anticipate safer holidays; Challenges continue for Honolulu emergency medical workers
Military families looking forward to a fuel-free holiday season recall Red Hill experience; 9-1-1 calls increase and Honolulu Emergency Medical Services Director Dr. Jim Ireland reports on recovery of Jeff Wilkinson and the challenges facing paramedics and emergency medical technicians; Kay Howe reveals her family's journey dealing with rat lungworm disease in book: Year of the Rat
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Nov 21, 2022
The Conversation: Red Hill water contamination anniversary; First Lady Dawn Ige reflects on past 8 years
Oʻahu Water Protectors and the Sierra Club of Hawaiʻi reflect on the one year anniversary of the first reports of fuel detected in the military's water system; a newly formed non-profit hopes to establish a cat sanctuary on Oʻahu modeled after the one on Lanai; and First Lady Dawn discusses her experience over the last eight years.
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Nov 18, 2022
The Conversation: Climate conference continues negotiations; Students look to save UH music program
Hawaiʻi Green Growth reflects on why action plans and blueprints to slow down climate change are essential; a graduate of UH's Ethnomusicology program discusses rallying support to keep it from closing; and the director of Hawaiʻi Children's Theater's musical Seussical talks about working with children and the return of live theater to Kauaʻi.
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Nov 17, 2022
The Conversation: Fentanyl use is on the rise; UH project looks at Hawaiʻi's Republican Party
Fentanyl is the latest drug to make its way to Hawaiʻi; UH Oral History Project covers Hawaiʻi's Republican party; Nordic solution to address housing problems; Kōkua Kalihi Valley gains national recognition
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Nov 16, 2022
The Conversation: Hospital staffing shortage; Rena Owen film wins HIFF award
Hawai'i’s health care staffing crisis needs long-term solution; Office of Elections investigates possible voter fraud; trailblazing New Zealand movie star Rena Owen wins Hawai'i International Film Festival's Pasifika Award
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Nov 15, 2022
The Conversation: Kauaʻi prison transition program; Maui jewelry business helps professionals with autism
Kauaʻi prisons roll out community transition program; Jewelry business Depot Market helps autistic professionals; Sam Choy's newest cookbook focuses on ʻulu
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Nov 14, 2022
The Conversation: Queen Liliʻuokalani portrait heads to Washington; Women surfers build community, self-acceptance
Queen Lili’uokalani's portrait heads to Washington for exhibition; Family resource centers set up in public schools; Women build community and self-acceptance through surf and social media; Opera singer discusses evolution of the art form and gives master class.
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Nov 11, 2022
The Conversation: Veterans Day Hana Hou Show
Veterans of Chinese descent have Congressional Gold Medal ceremony; Filipino Veterans Recognition Education Project aims to share stories of valor; 442nd soldier's class ring recovered in France; Island connections with Alaskan veterans
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Nov 10, 2022
The Conversation: Gov. David Ige reflects on past and future; Storycorps Military Voices Initiative
Gov. David Ige reflects on past and future; Storycorps Military Voices Initiative reveals painful truths; Big Island cowboy talks about the ranching heritage
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Nov 9, 2022
The Conversation: Election debrief with veteran journalists; French town thanks Hawaiʻi soldiers for World War II liberation
Longtime political analysts Dan Boylan and Richard Boreca break down the election; Town of Bruyere, France thanks soldiers from 442nd and 100th Battalion for World War II liberation; New play celebrates life of Hedy Lamar, actress and inventor
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Nov 8, 2022
The Conversation: Voter turnout on Election Day; How ADHD shows up in girls
Voter turnout on Hawaiʻi's Election Day; County clerks about election preparations; How ADHD shows up in girls; Science and art exhibit emphasizes ocean conservation
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Nov 7, 2022
The Conversation: Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement on marketing contract; Snapshot of Election Day
Kūhiō Lewis, CEO of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, discusses the contract dispute with the Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau; Hawaiʻi Chief Election Officer Scott Nago gives a snapshot of Election Day; HPR's Casey Harlow on why the school board is appointed; Kekama Amona debuts his film at Hawaiʻi International Film Festival
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Nov 4, 2022
The Conversation: Josh Green sticks to election strategy; Former punk rock musician Henry Rollins on getting older
Lt. Gov. Josh Green outlines his strategy for the upcoming general election; former punk rock musician turned spoken word artist Henry Rollins discusses getting older; local actress Lindsay Watson shares her experience working on a new film about a historical event on Kauaʻi; and a documentary short film director talks about the whirlwind of wins he's experienced since his film's release
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Nov 3, 2022
The Conversation: DOE faces high energy costs; Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Aiona
Hawaiʻi Department of Education faces high energy costs; Republican candidate Duke Aiona outlines campaign priorities; Kainoa Daines's research process for Island Wisdom; Mid-Pacific Institute's dancers and professional success.
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Nov 2, 2022
The Conversation: Navy details Red Hill closure plans; Lt. Gov. candidate Sylvia Luke
Navy submits plans to shutter the underground Red Hill fuel facility; Sylvia Luke steps away from state House to run for lieutenant governor; The Long View spotlights mid-term elections and voting
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Nov 1, 2022
The Conversation: Beware of fentanyl danger; Joe Akana runs for Congress
Raising community awareness about fentanyl; Candidate Joe Akana in the running for U.S. House District 2 seat; Environmental activism spurs artistic creativity; Musician shares unique voice shaped by ethnic diversity
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Oct 31, 2022
The Conversation: Food banks hit by inflation; Jill Tokuda runs for US Congressional District 2
Food bank supplies hit by inflation; Jill Tokuda runs for U.S. Congressional District 2; Halloween Hallowbaloo festival in Chinatown; After dark at the Honolulu Zoo and master storyteller Lopaka Kapanui
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Oct 28, 2022
The Conversation: Lessons from 60th anniversary of Cuban missile crisis; US Rep. candidate Conrad Kress
Lessons from the 60th anniversary of the Cuban missile crisis; U.S. Rep. candidate Conrad Kress; Exploring plumeria in Koko Crater Botanical Garden; Debut children's author Shane Petosa-Sigel
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Oct 27, 2022
The Conversation: Unpacking fuel lines at Red Hill; US Rep. Ed Case on his bid for reelection
Unpacking fuel lines at the Red Hill; U.S. Rep. Ed Case on his bid for reelection; Maui plumeria farm expands export business; Native Hawaiian leaders share their connection to Kahoʻolawe and aloha ʻāina
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Oct 26, 2022
The Conversation: Plumeria threatened by destructive insect; Maui Mayor Mike Victorino runs for a 2nd term
Plumeria threatened by destructive insect; Maui Mayor Mike Victorino runs for a second term; Science writer's book examines coal reefs
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Oct 25, 2022
The Conversation: Retired judge challenges incumbent Maui mayor; Horticulturist shares love for plumeria
New state advisory committee addresses accessibility barriers when casting ballots for Hawaiʻi’s mail-in elections; Top vote-getter Rick Bissen talks about his bid to be Maui's next mayor; Love for plumeria spurs horticulturist on decades of research
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Oct 24, 2022
The Conversation: World Polio Day Special
Former Honolulu councilmember and polio survivor on living with polio; History of polio vaccine; Hawaiʻi polio immunization rates; Remembering First Lady and polio survivor
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Oct 21, 2022
The Conversation: Mayor vows crackdown on illegal vacation rentals; Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi vows crackdown on illegal vacation rentals; Domestic Violence Awareness month reminder: Everyone Knows Someone; Polio survivors reveal brave stories
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Oct 20, 2022
The Conversation: Water line breaks affect military residents; Kauaʻi mayoral candidate Michael Roven Poai
Residents suffer from water line breaks on the Navy water system; Kauaʻi mayoral candidate Michael Roven Poai; We revisit a story from HPR's Sleep Week about the sleep habits of zoo animals
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Oct 19, 2022
The Conversation: Global earthquake drill; Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami runs for a 2nd term
We learn about the Great Hawaiʻi ShakeOut, part of a global earthquake drill; Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami runs for a second term; On The Long View, Neal Milner examines generational differences and the Internet; Saffron Finch on Manu Minute
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Oct 18, 2022
The Conversation: Maunaloa activity; Dyslexia Awareness Month
Foremost Maunaloa geological expert says the volcano is "re-awakening;" Maui County Council incumbent on the role of social justice in politics; Educator offers resources for students with dyslexia
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Oct 17, 2022
The Conversation: Discovery of a native species thought to be extinct; Maui County Council candidate Buddy Nobriga
Discovery of a native species thought to be extinct; Maui County Council candidate Buddy Nobriga; Hana hou a visit to sustainable farming in the loʻi
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Oct 14, 2022
The Conversation: State moves to stop Hawaiian flag auction; Documentary shines light on forgotten Title IX vote
State moves to block auction of Hawaiian flag; Documentary on the story behind Title IX; Potential Hawaiʻi first lady discusses top issues for the state
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Oct 13, 2022
The Conversation: Kauaʻi filmmaker to make documentary about Bhutan; Hawaiʻi County Council candidate Jenn Kagiwada
Kauaʻi filmmaker set to make documentary about Bhutan; Hawai'i County Council candidate Jenn Kagiwada; potential Hawaiʻi first lady Vivian Aiona.
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Oct 12, 2022
The Conversation: UH doctor volunteers in Ukraine; Hawaiʻi County Council candidate Matthias Kusch
UH doctor volunteers in Ukraine; Hawaiʻi County Council District 2 candidate Matthias Kusch; Former Hawaiʻi first lady Jean Ariyoshi discusses tree planting campaign
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Oct 11, 2022
The Conversation: Keeping tabs on Red Hill defueling; Taimane's new album 'Hawaiki'
State health department monitors military plans to unpack fuel at the Red Hill facility; Hawaiʻi's paddling community prepares to host the World Sprints in 2024; HPR's Sabrina Bodon examines upcoming Honolulu ballot questions; Ukulele virtuoso Taimane shares new music from latest release "HAWAIKI"
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Oct 10, 2022
The Conversation: Response to Navy's move to defuel Red Hill; Molokaʻi Hoe 70th anniversary brings changes
Response to Navy's move to defuel Red Hill; Molokaʻi Hoe 70th anniversary brings changes; Kaimuki Middle School STEM program in the running for the Yass prize; Hana hou of Marilyn Moniz on the 50th anniversary of Title IX
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Oct 7, 2022
The Conversation: Red light cameras installed at intersections; Women's rowing team heads to Boston
Red light cameras installed at Honolulu intersections; Women's crew team will compete at the Head of the Charles; Native Hawaiian organizations steward Hawaiʻi's historic places; Starla Marie shares her new music
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Oct 6, 2022
The Conversation: Japanese honeymooning tourists stay away; Board of Water Supply gives toilet rebates
Japanese honeymooning tourists stay away; Honolulu Board of Water Supply gives rebates for toilets; Hawaii Brain Injury Association promotes strong support network; French classical piano concert
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Oct 5, 2022
The Conversation: Mayor Mitch Roth on Waipiʻo Valley; Football brain injuries and prevention
Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth discusses Waipiʻo Valley access; Neuropsychologist and father of former NFL player on brain injury and prevention; Rally to support free speech; Author sets middle book in Fort Shafter
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Oct 4, 2022
The Conversation: Waipiʻo Valley access debated; Illegal fireworks seized at Honolulu port
Hawaiʻi Island community members share differing outlooks on conservation and public access to Waipi'o Valley; Multi-agency strike force nets over 13,000 pounds of illegal fireworks; Reviewing upcoming county ballot questions; Ocean awareness training helps participants understand marine environment
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Oct 3, 2022
The Conversation: UH medical school gets $22M to study health disparities; National Book Month
The outgoing dean of the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine reflects on past accomplishments and lays out future; Student need for mental health counseling grows; Oʻahu author on the challenges of writing historical fiction
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Sep 30, 2022
The Conversation: Learning from Hawaiʻi's young people
Today on The Conversation, we're revisiting stories that reveal young people's perspectives on health and culture in Hawaiʻi.
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Sep 29, 2022
The Conversation: Traveler numbers on slow rebound; Supporting child care providers
Hospitality industry continues to tread water during transitional phase; The National Association for REITs increases island presence; Child care providers share challenges facing the industry; The Hawaiʻi Book and Music Festival kicks off this weekend
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Sep 28, 2022
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi DOH fines Navy; Storyteller helps people to be seen
Hawaiʻi Department of Health discusses fines issued to Navy over waste water; State senator discusses Aloha Stadium project; Storyteller helps people to be seen; Manu Minute focuses on red junglefowl.
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Sep 27, 2022
The Conversation: Economic recession on the horizon?; The history of Oʻahu's Ruger Theatre
Local economist talks inflation and recession jitters; HPR's Sabrina Bodon looks over the 15 ballot proposal questions for Maui County voters; Documentary director and author share their work on bringing the story of Hawaiʻi's snails to the limelight; Diamond Head Theatre's artistic director shares the history behind Ruger Theatre
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Sep 26, 2022
The Conversation: Lt. Gov. Green reacts to Aloha Stadium changes; Breast cancer nonprofit fundraiser
Lt. Gov. Josh Green shares his perspective on the future of the Aloha Stadium Entertainment District after Gov. Ige opted to explore other options; The Mauna Kea Hui talks about environmental justice on the mountain; UH's VP for Academic Strategy discusses the university's draft strategic plan; Komen Hawaii talks about a change in emphasis ahead of an upcoming breast cancer fundraising event
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Sep 23, 2022
The Conversation: Community reaction to Aloha Stadium plan changes; Oʻahu-born writer on winning 1st Emmy
Gubernatorial candidate Duke Aiona and central Oʻahu community leaders share their reactions to Gov. David Ige's change in plans for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District; Writer-producer Susan Stanton shares what it takes to succeed in the television industry
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Sep 22, 2022
The Conversation: Health survey on effects of Red Hill water; UH oral history project spotlights resilience
Federal and state health officials are renewing efforts to survey families affected by the Red Hill water crisis; New University of Hawaiʻi oral history project shares life stories of resilience; Researchers tap into the intelligence of honeybees; The Hawaiʻi Geek Meet unites curious people who love to share what they're passionate about
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Sep 21, 2022
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi Agricultural Conference resumes; UH play examines being Asian in 2022
Hawaiʻi Foodservice Alliance talks food insecurities, upcoming Ag conference; HPR reporter Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi breaks down the impact of Hawaiian language influencers on social media; Manu Minute features the song - or is it the cackle? - of the Erckel's francolin; and the director of UH's new theatre production discusses what it means to be Asian in 2022
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Sep 20, 2022
The Conversation: Pivotal time for the automobile industry; Historical film dramatizes Koʻolau Rebellion
Head of nurses union discuss becoming a compact nursing state to deal with nursing shortage; Supply issues continue to challenge the auto industry; Local filmmaker premieres historical drama The Wind and the Reckoning at the Boston Film Festival
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Sep 19, 2022
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi's health care worker challenges; Maui arts center celebrates 10 years
A former HPR producer now living in London shares the mood of the city as mourning for Queen Elizabeth II draws to a close; the Healthcare Association of Hawaii addresses the shutdown of an air ambulance company and Hawaiʻi's healthcare worker shortage; HPR reporter Casey Harlow talks to Honolulu's new DPP director; and Seabury Hall's creative arts center turns 10
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Sep 16, 2022
The Conversation: Let's go beach!
For today's Conversation, we're taking a beach day and revisiting a few of our favorite stories that take place on the ocean.
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Sep 15, 2022
The Conversation: HPR's José Fajardo talks ALS; Comedian Augie T returns to the stage
HPR's President and General Manager Jose Fajardo shares an update on his condition and discusses current ALS research; UH Foundation President talks about his organization's record-setting fundraising year; Head of the Hawaii Youth Climate Coalition shares his thoughts on climate change policy; Comedian and Honolulu Councilmember Augie Tulba discusses balancing serving the people and making them laugh
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Sep 14, 2022
The Conversation: Role of firm renewables; Former Hawaiʻi first lady remembers Queen Elizabeth II
The role of firm renewable generation in the future of our power grid; Nominees for the new Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Former Hawaiʻi first lady recalls hosting Queen Elizabeth II — with only four days' notice
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Sep 13, 2022
The Conversation: Kona coffee crop, lawsuit update; Photographers go monochrome for new exhibit
The head of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association provides an update on the 2022 crop and lawsuit settlement; Kauaʻi Police Department shares its thoughts on concealed and open carry firearms in Hawaiʻi; a retired nonprofit executive shares her story about living life with polio; Three photographers featured in a new exhibit share the origins of their pieces and passion for photography.
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Sep 12, 2022
The Conversation: Update on Japanese visitors, Oʻahu tourism; Tale of a Hurricane Iniki survivor
A hospitality industry consultant discusses whether Japanese visitor numbers will improve; Oʻahu's Destination Manager gives an update on the rollout of the plan to better manage visitor numbers; HPR reporter Casey Harlow discusses how Honolulu will move forward with permitting; and the daughter of a man who survived Hurricane Iniki at sea shares her father's story
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Sep 9, 2022
The Conversation: Kolea return; Can traditional music aid our mental well-being?
Early numbers on returning kolea amid concerns of avian flu; The inspiration behind a new and expansive floral exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art; Ethnomusicologists investigate the role Hawaiian music plays in mental well-being of students on Moloka‘i
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Sep 8, 2022
The Conversation: Remembering Queen Elizabeth II; Avian flu in marine animals
HPR's Ian Capps reflects on his memories of Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth II; Local broadcaster Emme Tomimbang shares the life of polio survivor and former Hawaiʻi First Lady Beatrice Burns; NOAA discusses the risk of Hawaiʻi marine life contracting avian flu; and the leaders of a Polynesian agroforestry pilot project on the Big Island talk about akamai agriculture
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Sep 7, 2022
The Conversation: Local taxi industry in crisis; Inside the jaws of great white sharks
Taxi drivers look for relief as the city considers meter rate hikes; Documentary director takes another look at the 2013 catfishing scandal involving former professional football player Manti Te'o; Getting up close and personal with great white sharks
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Sep 6, 2022
The Conversation: Tensions over Taiwan more than just a US-China issue; Flood insurance
A retired Air Force general and former assistant secretary of state says tensions over Taiwan are more than a U.S.-China issue; Steps to protect yourself in the case of catastrophic flooding; How to make bicycling accessible
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Sep 2, 2022
The Conversation: Jobs we wish we had (and you will too)
Ahead of Labor Day, we're revisiting a few of our favorite conversations with folks who have some pretty cool jobs.
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Sep 1, 2022
The Conversation: Free rides pay off for TheBus; Polio vaccination rates 4th lowest in the nation
TheBus shares data from its free ride campaign last week; Immunization official concerned over dropping polio vaccination rates; Marking the end of coal with a look at its history; Improv Hawaii celebrates 10 years of creating comedy in the moment
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Aug 31, 2022
The Conversation: Addressing local environmental issues; History of Jonas Salk and his polio vaccine
Environmental Protection Agency official discusses Hawaiʻi's environmental issues; Enduring legacy of polio research and vaccines; Downtown Honolulu going along with the ebb and flow of change
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Aug 30, 2022
The Conversation: Red Hill lawsuit adds plaintiffs; Long-running Hawaiian music radio show finds home online
A citizen group's lawsuit against the Navy over Red Hill adds new plaintiffs; Hawaiʻi's long history as a youth baseball powerhouse; Local musicians come together to honor the late radio host Harry B. Soria
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Aug 29, 2022
The Conversation: Living with polio; Long-term concerns around Red Hill water contamination
A former councilmember and polio survivor reflects on the life-long disease as the polio virus rebounds in the U.S.; Military families are concerned about the long-term health consequences of contaminated water; How to be a stunt performer
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Aug 26, 2022
The Conversation: Survey shows kamaʻāina feelings on tourism; Kona Ironman returns
New survey data from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority shows kamaʻāina feelings on high visitor count; Ironman returns to Kona after hiatus; We find out what happens at the Honolulu Zoo after the sun goes down
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Aug 25, 2022
The Conversation: 50 years of the Honolulu Marathon; Small businesses may benefit from Inflation Reduction Act
Japan's relaxed travel restrictions bring hope to the Honolulu Marathon; The Small Business Administration meets up with small business owners on Maui; A deep dive into the nights of an insomniac; Selling more land from the Liliʻuokalani Trust
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Aug 24, 2022
The Conversation: Agriculture grants for home gardeners; Health impact of irregular work schedules
What to know about applying for a grant for your home garden; Two new charter schools kick off the new school year; The impact of sleep deprivation on shift workers; An art exhibit goes beyond generational divides
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Aug 23, 2022
The Conversation: HMSA cuts back office footprint; Sleep's role in supporting the immune system
Hawaiʻi's largest health insurer changes its strategy coming out of the pandemic; Hele-On provides resources to troubled youth on the Big Island; Learning about the impact of sleep on the immune system; New movie about surfer Joey Cabell debuts
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Aug 22, 2022
The Conversation: New East-West Center president on Asia-Pacific; Sleep deprivation in Hawaiʻi students
The new president of the East-West Center steps up amidst heightened tensions in the Asia-Pacific; Assessing sleep deprivation in college students as the school year starts; Talking with the world's oldest surfing dog; A hukilau educates hundreds about Hawaiian culture
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Aug 19, 2022
The Conversation: Revisiting some of our favorite local authors
For today's Hana Hou show, we catch up on our summer reading with interviews from local writers.
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Aug 18, 2022
The Conversation: Managing overtourism on Maui; Oʻahu's first utility scale solar and storage plant
Maui Visitors Bureau updates us on the Destination Management Action Plan; Clearway Energy Group opens a large-scale solar farm in Mililani; Island Treasures Art Gallery closes after over 30 years; Native American jazz singer Julia Keefe prepares for a performance on the Big Island
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Aug 17, 2022
The Conversation: Hawaiʻi GOP Chair talks election strategy; Japanese visitors to Big Island increase
The Hawaiʻi Republican Party chair looks back on the primary election; Hawaiʻi Island's visitor bureau head discusses the pandemic slump and recovery; Contributing Editor Neal Milner explains the power of neighborhoods on economic opportunities
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Aug 16, 2022
The Conversation: Containing Big Island wildfire; Beating back-to-school traffic
An update on the Leilani wildfire on the leeward side of the Big Island; DOT launches its Beat the School Jam campaign to keep students and drivers safe; Regenerative tourism on the Garden Isle; The Democratic Party gears up for the general election
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Aug 15, 2022
The Conversation: Democrats come together after primary election; Impact of super PACs on campaigns
Democratic rivals promise unity after heated primary election; The millions of dollars super PACs funneled into the election; Managing overtourism on Kauaʻi; Celebrating National Elvis Week
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Aug 12, 2022
The Conversation: Information for last-minute voters; More support in wastewater treatment
Chief Election Officer Scott Nago talks preparations and predictions for the primary election; Treating Hawaiʻi's wastewater across Oʻahu; Boosting local garlic production; Local comedian Kermet Apio gets ready for his upcoming show
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Aug 11, 2022
The Conversation: Raising urchins to protect coral reefs; Embracing the duality of higher education and Native roots
The 'Mayor of Urchin City' gives a guided tour of the hatchery; How higher education strengthen ties to Native roots; Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakane debuts new production "Mahu"
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Aug 10, 2022
The Conversation: Inflation impacts restaurants and bars; Windward restaurant gets creative with noodles
The Harris Group describes the impact of inflation on Hawaiʻi's bars and restaurants; Adela's Country Eatery adds ulu, kalo, and moringa to specialty noodles; Honokaʻa High School offers alternative modes of learning to Big Island students; Comedian Tig Notaro prepares for upcoming Honolulu show
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Aug 9, 2022
The Conversation: EPA fines state for illegal cesspool; Kai Kahele seeks votes in gubernatorial race
Inside the EPA's $100,000 fine against DLNR for cesspool violations; U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele brings his politics from Washington to Hawaiʻi; A local entrepreneur brings new snacks to a new generation
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Aug 8, 2022
The Conversation: Impact of the new climate spending package on Hawaiʻi; LG Josh Green competes for governorship
The State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission works to bring more climate-preserving resources to Hawaiʻi; Lt. Gov. Josh Green eyes the governor seat; Empowering students to pursue a future in STEM
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Aug 5, 2022
The Conversation: BWS finds fuel in Moanalua monitoring well; Vicky Cayetano sets sights on governorship
The Board of Water Supply detects contamination in a Moanalua monitoring well; Businesswoman Vicky Cayetano takes on the gubernatorial race; U.S. Postal Service debuts stamps honoring marine life; Comedian Jo Koy shows his love for Filipino American families in new film
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Aug 4, 2022
The Conversation: Water conservation efforts along Koʻolau mountains; Former LG Duke Aiona vies for governor
The expanded conservation efforts to protect the Koʻolau watershed; Former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona urges for a two-party system as he runs for governor; Growing tropical sea urchins with cryo-preserved embryos
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Aug 3, 2022
The Conversation: Resilience during the pandemic; Rob Burns vies for LG seat
The Long View looks into community resiliency during Covid; The founder of Local Motion pivots from business to public service in the race for lieutenant governor; Local museum spotlights Hawaiʻi's Black History
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Aug 2, 2022
The Conversation: Updating Kona International Airport; Sherry Menor-McNamara strives for LG seat
Designing the new international processing center at Kona International Airport; Former head of the Hawaiʻi Chamber of Commerce Sherry Menor-McNamara vies for her chance to become lieutenant governor; In-person voting for the primary election begins
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Aug 1, 2022
The Conversation: Local journalist on uncovering Big Island housing scandal; Sylvia Luke fights for LG position
An Environment Hawaiʻi journalist shares how she led the FBI to the Big Island affordable housing case; Democratic House Finance Chair Sylvia Luke takes on the lieutenant governor race; Public school students head back to class
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Jul 29, 2022
The Conversation: Managing Big Island's wild goat population; Ikaika Anderson sets sights on LG seat
The efforts of the DLNR to control the wild goat population on Hawaiʻi Island; Former Councilmember Ikaika Anderson vies for lieutenant governor position; One of the first female pilots for Hawaiian Airlines reflects on her career
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Jul 28, 2022
The Conversation: Honolulu DPP faces staff shortage; Keith Amemiya prepares for tight LG race
The Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting struggles with a staff shortage; Businessman Keith Amemiya on the tight race for lieutenant governor; AES receives its final shipment of coal
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Jul 27, 2022
The Conversation: Landmark First Amendment Supreme Court case; Business owner Joe Webster eyes US House
This summer marked the 20th anniversary of a landmark First Amendment Supreme Court case; Small business owner and CD2 candidate Joe Logan resolves to fix problems; The virtual Hawaii Conservation Alliance conference gathers to protect biodiversity
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Jul 26, 2022
The Conversation: More accused in Big Island housing scheme; Jill Tokuda makes her mark in CD2 race
Three more people were charged in an affordable housing scheme on Hawaiʻi Island; Former state Senate Ways and Means Chair Jill Tokuda has her sights set on the CD2 seat; The Makaha Learning Center works to provide young people with job opportunities
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Jul 25, 2022
The Conversation: State Rep. Patrick Branco vies for US House; Planning for coastal erosion in Waikīkī
State Rep. Patrick Branco tells us what he would bring to U.S. Congress; New passport services available at Ala Moana Satellite City Hall; Assessing coastal erosion after historic south shore swell
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Jul 22, 2022
The Conversation: Roundtable with DOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi and BOE Chair Bruce Voss
With the new school year just around the corner, we checked in with DOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi and BOE Chair Bruce Voss. They answered your questions about masking, mental health, and the teacher shortage.
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Jul 21, 2022
The Conversation: Navigating the current economic stagflation; Renovations coming to ʻAʻala Park
UHERO economist examines inflation and economic shortages; "Parks for People" seeks to bring families back to ʻAʻala Park; Introducing Season 3 of Ari Daniel's environmental BirdNote podcast "Threatened"
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Jul 20, 2022
The Conversation: Maui County's new Department of Agriculture; History of Kauaʻi's Hāʻena State Park
Rogerene Arce takes charge as the first director of agriculture on Maui; Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana creates community-based regulations at Hāʻena State Park; State to celebrate the first Sovereignty Restoration Day
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Jul 19, 2022
The Conversation: Assessing damage after historic south shore swell; Saving Huliheʻe Palace from strong surf
Big Island officials assess coastal damage after this weekend's surf surge; The Daughters of Hawaiʻi work to save Hulihe'e Palace from the south swell; DLNR improves Diamond Head hike by capping visitors and increasing entrance fees
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Jul 18, 2022
The Conversation: Military personnel gather in Hawaiʻi for RIMPAC; After-school care helps to make up for learning loss
Two sailors injured in war exercises at RIMPAC; After-school programs assuage learning loss from the pandemic; Finding sustainable solutions to wastewater management
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Jul 15, 2022
The Conversation: Break-in at Damien Memorial School; Reacting to Supreme Court limits on EPA
Former FBI Agent and principal of Damien Memorial School on the aftermath of a burglary at the school; The significance of the Supreme Court's limits on the EPA; A local artist shares the story behind her new children's book
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Jul 14, 2022
The Conversation: Reflecting on the life of Japan PM Shinzo Abe; Geochemists gather for the Goldschmidt Conference
Pearl Harbor historian shares his memories of the former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe; Geochemists prepare for the foremost international convention of the year; A local photographer uses art to start a conversation about climate change
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Jul 13, 2022
The Conversation: Ige vetoes bail reform, helicopter noise bills; DLNR on mosquito birth control
HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon discusses two bills Gov. David Ige vetoed on Tuesday; Hawaiʻi FoundHer talks about the upcoming mentorship opportunity for women-owned businesses; State DLNR shares more on their effort to use mosquito birth control to save endangered birds; The U.S. Forest Service and USGS discuss the recovery of an ʻōhiʻa forest on the Big Island