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The tsunami warning issued for the state of Hawaiʻi on Tuesday has been downgraded to an advisory. Residents and visitors may return to evacuated areas.
The suspect in the recent New York City shooting had a note in his pocket, which claimed he has chronic traumatic encephalopathy. But that neurological condition can only be diagnosed with an autopsy.
The beloved musician Fiji was widely recognized as a pioneer of Pacific sound. He died last week in Suva, Fiji, while surrounded by his family. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports how his legacy lives on.
Hawaiʻi residents and visitors in all four counties have since been cleared to return to evacuated areas. Small sea level changes and unusual currents may be present in some coastal areas on Wednesday ...
The Trump administration has been announcing trade deals in recent days as a Friday deadline approaches for tariffs. One of the countries that's coming down to the wire is South Korea. HPR's Bill ...
The prize is one of the most prestigious awards in literature. This year's crop of nominees includes two debut novelists going up against a previous Booker Prize winner.
Using grazing animals to help with fire prevention isn’t a new solution, but on Maui, goats are helping with the task. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports that a recent partnership between Hawaiian ...
Leeward Community College is showcasing a machine that can preserve food without heat or preservatives. HPR’s Mark Ladao reports on how it works, and how it can benefit local food production.
The Human Rights Defense Center is suing the Hawaiʻi Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for censorship. The center says the department has not allowed its educational publications, books and ...
Businessman Eddie Flores Jr. talks about the Chinatown Arch that he hopes to see rising soon at Kekaulike Mall and King Street in Honolulu.
The stars of "Lilo & Stitch" have experienced some big changes since the movie became a hit in 2025. Eight-year-old Maia Kealoha says she's been recognized "like five thousand times" at stores and has ...
Senate Judiciary Chair Karl Rhoads is kicking off a series of information briefings at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol about the rule of law during this Trump administration.