The newest dashboard of Respiratory Disease Activity shows COVID-19 is at the yellow level — or “medium activity.”

Al Ogata, the president and CEO of CyberHawaii, started the pilot program with Cullen Hayashida, an affiliate faculty member in the University of Hawaiʻi sociology department. They recently sat down with The Conversation to talk about bridging the intergenerational gap.

ʻIolani School senior Maddux Springer graduates Saturday with $10,000 in his pocket. He won an award for his study of the relationship between high wastewater levels and fatal tumors in green sea turtles in Kāneʻohe Bay.

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

For those with questions about the legislative process, the Public Access Room at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol probably has your answers. Virginia Beck has led the PAR for nearly 10 years — and has worked there for almost 20. Under her supervision, the PAR has expanded its reach to Hawaiʻi residents. HPR's Ashley Mizuo spoke with Beck ahead of her last day.

The fund's original sign-up deadline of April 30 was first extended to May 31. It has been further extended to June 15, 2024, by Gov. Josh Green.

The $250 million loan will help the utility bolster its financial ability as it faces litigation following the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui. Money will also be used for wildfire mitigation on all islands it provides power to.

Local officials and advocates are celebrating the passage of significant housing reform bills that made it through the state legislative session. Perhaps the most notable — and controversial — of those measures is a bill that forces the counties to increase the number of accessory dwelling units allowed on residential properties in urban areas by 2026. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture, the largest gathering of Pacific Islanders, is anticipated to draw more than 100,000 people and over 2,100 delegates from 26 Pacific nations and territories. Kiribati was the first nation to arrive on island, while others are expected to land later this week. The free 10-day festival starts June 6. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.

It's been 20 years since Dr. Jack Lewin has held the post of Hawaiʻi health director. Lewin has returned home to Hawaiʻi with a mission to help overhaul health care.