1+ day, 34+ min ago   (376+ words) The University of Hawaiʻi wants to build a laboratory to do research on biocontrols for invasive species. Pests threaten Hawaiʻi’s environment and economy, and officials say it’s important to do local research on possible control methods. A new facility would…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (305+ words) Hawaiʻi's hospitality industry is seeing a new kind of visitor in Generation Z. How they travel could bring changes to the state's largest private industry. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor in Chief Janis Magin....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (547+ words) Editor's note: HPR's Senior Government Reporter Audrey McAvoy previously reported on the lieutenant governor campaigns of state Rep. Della Au Belatti and Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami. Civil trial lawyer John Choi is among those vying to be the Democratic Party’s…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (303+ words) The Puna ʻŌpio Hub is a new Hawaiʻi Island youth resource center for those ages 14 to 25 who want a place where they can gain workforce experience and develop life skills, free of charge. The hub is run by the Neighborhood…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (305+ words) HECO plans to bring online about 1,650 gigawatt-hours of new solar and wind power, the equivalent of about 15% of all the energy on its grids. The utility says that new renewable energy generation will help the state reduce its dependence on…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (45+ words) Hawaii Public Radio The World Cup is over! Despondent Americans have been reinfected with Reflecting Pool Derangement Syndrome — which probably isn't caused by Taco Bell lettuce? What a week. Here's a quiz....

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (436+ words) Deep Wisdom: A Film Journey Underwater With The Humpback WhalesFeaturing live musicians and talkback with visionary Jenn WakefieldThursday, July 23, 2026Starts at 7:30pmRun time: 90 minutes with no intermissionBUY TICKETS HERE: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/proartsmaui/items/739027/?full-items=yes&flow=1265719About the ShowPresented by Whale Wise Foundation and ProArts PlayhouseDive In — Premiere of…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (244+ words) If this be magic, let it be an art...Kumu Kahua Theatre presents as part of its Dark Night Series: THE WINTER'S TALE, by William Shakespeare.King Leontes is convinced his wife, Hermione, is having an affair with his good…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (194+ words) Sen. Karl Rhoads, the longtime chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, confirmed last year that he would not be seeking reelection at the end of his term in 2026. He'll be honored in October at a gala held by Common Cause…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (789+ words) The upcoming elections will bring big changes in representation for residents in Chinatown, Iwilei and Liliha areas. Veteran Sen. Karl Rhoads, from Senate District 13 — which includes Dowsett Highlands, Pu‘unui, Nu‘uanu, Pacific Heights, Pauoa, Punchbowl, Pālama, Liliha, Iwilei, Chinatown,…...