It’s not clear why Olowalu is favored for mating, but a University of Hawaiʻi graduate student thinks it may be linked to the area’s high humpback whale population.
HPR is tracking the latest bills as they work their way through the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. Check back here for interviews with state leaders, community organizations and more.
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The Conversation: Weekdays at 11 a.m. on HPR-1
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A fair number of celebrities own property in Hawaiʻi — and it's been that way for many years. But when they sell their homes, they often do it quietly. And doing that sales process without publicity is gaining in popularity — and not just for the rich and famous.
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The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) sent Kaiser its 10-day strike notice stating that a strike may start on Monday.
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Actor Dwight Martin and director Ixchel López-Durant spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about the play “Dial M for Murder.”
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The state Legislature is back in session, and its focus this year will be on federal funding impacts and addressing the cost of living in Hawaiʻi. Federal actions over the first year of this Trump administration have led to impacts on the state level, and that will likely be the case going forward.
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Hawaiʻi has received nearly $150 million to improve and expand internet connection through its Connect Kākou initiative, which aims to provide access to high-speed internet in all corners of the state.
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It’s official: 2025 was a record year for tourism in Japan. So far, 2026 is turning out to be a slightly different story. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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The 2026 legislative session is officially in full swing. HPR spent the day hearing from attendees on what they hope this session will bring. Here's a glimpse of what we saw.
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Educational technologist Justin Lai spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about the recent incident involving a Hawaiʻi minor receiving inappropriate messages from an AI chatbot.
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Go fans Chloe McCreery and Cameron Deptula spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the Kisei Finals Game in Honolulu. The competition will bring together players from Japan, Hawaiʻi, and the continental U.S. for a three-day tournament beginning Jan. 22.
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A deferred Maui County Council bill offered a home exemption to residents who buy a home that was recently used as a short-term rental.
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