47+ min ago  (257+ words) Honolulu's own Noel Okimoto, a renowned drummer and jazz musician who's performed in HPR's own Atherton Studio, will be spending International Jazz Day on April 30 by bringing together musicians for Ohana Jazz Hawaii, a monthly live performance event celebrating the…...

14+ hour, 10+ min ago  (626+ words) Sometimes life throws you a curveball. Maybe it's a breakup or divorce, a serious health diagnosis, or job loss. Whatever it is, life transitions can be painful and hard to navigate. Bruce Feiler, author of the book "Life Is in…...

6+ hour, 48+ min ago  (381+ words) Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden in K'ne'ohe draws more visitors each year than any of Honolulu's gardens " a whopping 730, 000 in a year. But the garden made news in March when the Kona low storms sent torrents of water through the lush landscape....

3+ hour, 32+ min ago  (284+ words) Some state senators are criticizing the Green administration for its proposal to pause the historic income tax break for Hawai'i families. That criticism came during Monday's confirmation hearing for Seth Colby, director for the state Department of Budget and Fiscal…...

5+ hour, 33+ min ago  (126+ words) Hawaii Public Radio - On Air Now Playing HPR-1 - News and information - On Air Now Playing HPR-2 - Your home for classical music A 'judicial emergency': Hawai'i judges are taking on California immigration cases Immigration attorney Bashir Ghazialam did a double-take when…...

10+ hour, 7+ min ago  (199+ words) Hawai'i educators have a new housing opportunity through a development under the state Department of Education. The $20 million housing project, called Ke 'Ala Punia, includes 47 rental units for educators and staff. Keith Hayashi, the HIDOE superintendent, said this is a…...

10+ hour, 43+ min ago  (241+ words) The war in Iran has pushed oil prices higher around the world. But a popular item in Hawai'i may see a boost in costs if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked for a prolonged period. Rice prices have not shot…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (211+ words) Hawai'i has one finalist in the James Beard Awards nominations this year " the sherbet king himself, Neale Asato. Out of nine local chefs selected for the semifinal round, Asato, who was nominated for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, was the…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (224+ words) Monday marks a week since the federal government opened a portal for companies to file for refunds after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's tariff hikes as unlawful. Given this shifting economic landscape, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (397+ words) A standoff over control of East Maui stream water continues between the County of Maui and the island's largest private landowner. Agriculture company Mahi Pono currently operates the East Maui Irrigation system, and has been vying for a 30-year lease…...