The Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center opened its doors six months ago and has already completed four cohorts with its 12-week course. The Conversation talked to Leeward Community College Chancellor Carlos Penaloza and state Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz about the facility and what it offers to local entrepreneurs.

A film documenting the late Wally Amos' life and career will be shown at a celebration for the cookie king this Sunday at Hawaiʻi Theatre. The Conversation talked with filmmaker Jeff MacIntyre about the legacy of "Famous Amos."

Hawaiian Electric has deactivated its Public Safety Power Shutoff watch for West Maui. HECO did not shut off power to any customers during the watch.

Authorities say staff at the Halawa Correctional Facility outside Honolulu found 59-year-old Raita Fukusaku bleeding on the floor of his cell early Monday.

A report released this month said the cause of last year's deadly wildfire on Maui was a rekindling event fueled by winds that burned through unmanaged vegetation. HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote reports from Oakland, California, where the community is approaching the anniversary of a similar fire.

Fishermen on the southern coast of Samoa have been told to discard fish covered in oil. Authorities have confirmed that 53,000 gallons of diesel have leaked from a New Zealand naval ship. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

A talk story with master architect Sid Snyder, who has been pivotal in the local architectural landscape, is being held this Friday. The SHADE Institute is behind the event. The Conversation talked to Dean Sakamoto about Synder's contributions.