Casey Harlow
Casey Harlow was born and raised in Honolulu. After graduating from the University of Oregon, he started as a board operator at HPR in 2012. Following some time in a specialized program rotating through departments from underwriting and membership to operations and production, he worked in the news department from 2016 to 2023.
He was an HPR reporter and occasionally filled in as the local host of Morning Edition and All Things Considered. From 2015-2019, he also hosted a Soul/R&B show on Sunday mornings at the University of Hawaiʻi's college radio station KTUH.
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John De Fries, who took the helm of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority in September 2020, will not seek a contract extension when his term ends on Sept. 15.
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The cost of goods in Honolulu is going up, but not as quickly as in some parts of the country. A new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the average cost of goods in the city rose by 2% in the past year.
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The foundation's annual KIDS COUNT Data Book ranks states across 16 categories in education, health, community and economic security. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.
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A major improvement project along Kalākaua Avenue will start Thursday, June 15. Crews will work between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays.
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The City and County of Honolulu is temporarily reopening the online portal for its rent and utility relief program today. The city will be distributing an additional $25 million.
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Motorists may begin to see a familiar gecko on the road. GEICO's iconic mascot, Martin, can be spotted on Freeway Service Patrol trucks following the state's newest sponsorship. The deal will help the state transportation department with service operation costs.
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Maui County is reopening its waitlist for the Section 8 housing choice voucher program later this month.
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State and county agencies are asking residents to prepare for the upcoming dry season by reducing the risk of wildfires.
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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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University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents Chair Randy Moore has donated $1 million to create a new fund at the school. According to UH, it will help students develop skills and knowledge to tackle climate change and resource issues in the islands and beyond.
