Hawaiʻi can address substance abuse with $33 million from opioid manufacturer settlements — and that number is expected to continue to grow. HPR's Ashley Mizuo explains how managing and spending the funds has been a work in progress.
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Harvard University postdoctoral researcher Qian Tang spoke with The Conversation about his research into the origins of the German cockroach.
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A new limited-run exhibit on Oʻahu features the textile creation of the Hawaii Quilt Guild. The Conversation talked to Irene Sasaki, one of the co-chairs of the exhibit.
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There's no denying that Oʻahu-native Tia Carrere has blazed a trail in the entertainment industry for Hawaiʻi-born performers, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The Conversation got the chance to talk to Carrere about her nearly 40-year career ahead of the close of AAPI Heritage Month.
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The 19 lots total nearly 1.5 acres at Maui Lani that the county authorized to give the organization in 2022. They will be used for affordable workforce housing in perpetuity.
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The volunteers will be in charge of helping more than 2,100 delegates from 26 Pacific nations and territories. Since each island has its own customs, volunteers underwent cultural etiquette training to better understand and help FestPAC participants.
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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.
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Hawaiian Electric customers in areas that experience frequent windstorms and droughts could have their power cut off when dry conditions prove hazardous. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote consulted with officials to learn what the program could mean for about 48,000 customers on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island and throughout Maui County.
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