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Civil Defense: 35 Structures Destroyed, 12 Active Fissures

Hawaiʻi County's Department of Public Works reports steam and lava emissions from a crack in Leilani Subdivision in the area of Mohala Street late Thursday afternoon. Since then, earthquakes have shook the island, and more fissures have appeared.

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Trump: U.S. 'Will Withdraw' From Iran Nuclear Deal

President Trump announced Tuesday that he has decided to exit a 2015 six-nation agreement in which Iran agreed to limit its production of nuclear weapons material. "I am announcing today that the United States will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal," Trump said. He said the U.S. will re-impose economic sanctions that were lifted as part of the U.S. commitments made in the deal. The U.S. has been repeatedly waiving sanctions that curtail Iran's oil sales but those sanctions waivers face a...

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As personal stories and emergency updates continue around the current Kilauea eruption, Hawai’i’s resident teams of expert volcanologists continue their research and observations.  How is this eruption different from others?  How could a tsunami be generated?  HPR’s Noe Tanigawa reports.

Wayne Yoshioka

The State’s Homeless Point-in-Time Count indicated an overall decrease for a second consecutive year. HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports.  

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Hawaiʻi County's Department of Public Works reports steam and lava emissions from a crack in Leilani Subdivision in the area of Mohala Street late Thursday afternoon. Since then, earthquakes have shook the island, and more fissures have appeared.

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This week on Stargazer, HPR ATC Host Dave Lawrence and astronomer Christopher Phillips take a look at some of the many volcanic features found throughout our Solar System.

Kuuwehi Hiraishi

Hawai’i’s Kilauea volcano destroyed 35 structures in the last four days and displaced an estimated 1,700 residents. HPR Reporter Ku’uwehi Hiraishi has been on the ground in Puna talking to local residents.

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Kilauea Lava Flow Update; Landlord-Tenant Challenges

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The legislative session just passed a bill authorizing medical aid in dying for the residents of Hawaii. What does this mean come January 1st of 2019? Next time on The Body Show, Dr. Kathy Kozak will talk about the logistics, and how this process will be made available in just a few short months.

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Kilauea Lava Flow Update; A&B Land Transition Out of Sugar with Hukilike no Maui; Pacific Biodiesel, Sunflower Farm; Author William Finnegan

Kilauea Lava Flow Update

HPR-Produced Music Shows

Back to Music by the Letters. Today - the Letter M. I find that picking in this manner reminds me to choose beyond my normal preferences. I'm choosing from a large pile of CDs that includes the music of Menotti, Myaskovsky, Mozart, Messaien, Milhaud, Mendelssohn, Martinu, Mancini, Mercadante, MacDowell, Myerbeer, Maconchy, Moravich and Muhly. Let me know if you hear anything new and interesting.

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Weekdays 8:30 AM - Noon on HPR-1

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About the show:
HPR Music Director Gene Schiller's signature program begins each weekday morning with Morning Cafe, a refreshing blend of music, usually built around a special theme. 

Breaking into the week with a lot of new music.  Expect the new singles from Dirty Projectors (called Break-Thru), new music from Kamasi Washington, Neko Case, Thievery Corporation, Childish Gambino and more.

Hawaiian Word of the Day

Hawaiian Word of the Day: May 8th

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Most of use the Hawaiian word kahu when we refer to the pastor of our church, a preacher, or minister. Kahu in its first meanings is an honored attendant, guardian, nurse, keeper of bones, regent, keeper, administrator. It is also a warden, caretaker, master, mistress. Even one who has a dog, cat, pig, or other pet.

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