Children

The survey of just over 900 residents showed that the demand for food is approaching 2021 levels when the COVID-19 pandemic led to record unemployment and disruptions in the food supply chain. The report stated that nearly 40% of participants worried about running out of food before their next paycheck. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

UHERO research economist Rachel Inafuku said children are a main reason for the disparity in pay.

A bill cracking down on predators working in Hawai‘i schools awaits Gov. Josh Green's signature, according to a Friday news release.

Enchanted Lake Elementary student Zoe Leigh just released her first book, “Papa Says... Shaka!” The Kailua sixth grader talked with The Conversation about how the book came about and what she would say to other aspiring authors.

Child & Family Service's Transitional Family Homes program on Hawaiʻi Island is looking for a handful more families to become "therapeutic foster parents" for children and teens in need.

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke talked with us about two initiatives she has taken on: broadband and early childhood education.

The Navy's Swarm Team explains its approach to wrapping up the Red Hill fuel storage facility closure; we discuss highlights of this weekend's Merrie Monarch Hula Festival; the Jaycees shares its thoughts on the state of youth leaders today; and HIFF details its new young filmmakers festival, ʻŌpio Fest

Deborah Zysman, the executive director of the nonprofit Hawaiʻi Children's Action Network, said that with more parents returning to the workplace, there is only one open child care spot for every four children.

The PBS Kids show "Wild Kratts" educates elementary school keiki about biology, ecology, and the animal kingdom. It also includes interviews with scientists like Adam Pack, a University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo biology and psychology professor.

A young Maui resident has found that playing music for kūpuna is healing. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports she’s now working to expand musical sharing by founding a nonprofit.