HPR reports from the state Capitol on the opening day of the legislative session; Artist and filmmaker Etienne Aurelius talks about the new exhibit "Aliʻi Atlas" that uses tech to present the Hawaiian monarchy to new audiences
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The Conversation: Illegal fireworks; ʻUlu's ties to...
Gov. Josh Green lays out the plan to deal with illegal fireworks; Neal Uno and Julia Ávila with the National Tropical Botanical Garden's Breadfruit Institute share tips on cultivating ʻulu and its ties to Brazil
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The Conversation: Office of Hawaiian Affairs; How to...
Office of Hawaiian Affairs board chair Kai Kahele discusses the agency's legislative priorities; Castle High School teacher Maya Sullivan and student Hali’a Tom-Jardine share their experience on a star-studded panel tasked with naming a new quasi-moon
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The Conversation: EPA under Trump; Pro wrestler...
Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 Administrator Martha Guzman discusses Hawaiʻi projects and Trump's return to the White House; Pro wrestler "The Naturalist" brings the fight to save Hawaiʻi's ecosystems into the ring
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The Conversation: A panel discussion on enforcing...
Today on The Conversation, state and county law enforcement officers discuss illegal fireworks. Share your comments during the live show by calling 808-941-3689 (O’ahu) or 1-877-941-3689 (neighbor islands).
Today we'll check in with HUB coworking to learn what's in store for 2025. We'll find out how coworking can be the barometer for the tech startup scene and what are the key indicators.
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The Conversation: Honolulu rail service limited;...
Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services explains why rail service will shut down for the next two weekends; a Hawai’i Island artist talks about her process of creating dyes from native plants
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The Conversation: NYE blast update; The artistry of...
HPR shares the latest on the six patients who were transported to an Arizona facility for treatment after the New Year's Eve firework blast; A new exhibit showcases the artistry of Swiss posters
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The Conversation: Lawmakers respond to fireworks...
State lawmakers discuss strategies to deter the use of illegal fireworks; Rob York of Pacific Forum shares the latest political developments in South Korea
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The Conversation: Illegal fireworks; Stranded sea...
State Rep. Della Au Belatti discusses what more lawmakers can do to stop the flow of illegal fireworks into Hawaiʻi; A researcher breaks down four decades of data on sea turtle strandings
As we wrap up the year, The Conversation is revisiting some of its top stories from 2024, including Red Hill developments, ambitious conservation efforts, and insights from acclaimed local artists.
Today we'll look into Senate Concurrent Resolution 184 to learn what it means for remote work. We'll learn how UHERO identified possible locations throughout Hawaii suitable for working remotely.
A former FBI agent Arnold Laanui reacts to the intense manhunt that took place to find Luigi Mangione; The director of Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services responds to concerns the chosen site for Oʻahu's new landfill may be prime agricultural land
Michelle Barbieri with NOAA's Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program talks about the risks avian flu poses to marine mammals; The executive editor of The Atlantic pens a piece on Hawaiian sovereignty
Today we'll find out about a dual-use project from the Pacific International Center for High Tech Research. The project is called J-StarX and we'll learn how the Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is helping to accelerate startups with international exposure.
Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services is proposing to raise wastewater fees by 115% over the next decade. Susan Wilkinson, founder of Susie's Duck Sanctuary, shares the first symptoms of avian flu that showed up in her flock of rescued ducks
A nonprofit has removed 1 million pounds of debris from the reefs and shorelines within Papahānaumokuākea; Scientists are using helicopters to search for coconut rhinoceros beetles
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