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The Maui Nui Hall of Fame unveiled this week at Kahului Airport honors 40 inductees.
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Honolulu Magazine's inaugural book awards recently recognized six local authors whose stories were published by national companies in 2023 — a number unheard of for Hawaiʻi. Chris McKinney won Author of the Year. He spoke with The Conversation about his latest book, "Sunset, Water City."
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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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A Hawaiʻi judge has halted plans for an artificial wave pool until developers can revise an environmental assessment to address concerns including impacts on water supply and anticipated growth of the area.
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U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda is coming off a busy week in Congress and has a busy schedule working here at home. Tokuda sits on the committees on Agriculture and Armed Services, which just concluded back-to-back marathon sessions.
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The state Department of Health has awarded new contracts for ambulance services following a competitive bidding process.