Leaders say that in the last four years, the number of cancer patients treated annually at Kona Hospital has climbed by 43%.
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 University of Hawaiʻi is thinking about splitting UH President Wendy Hensel’s job into two positions — similar to how it was a decade ago.
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A recent online image generated by artificial intelligence has sparked conversation among Hawaiʻi-based cultural practitioners. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.
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A bill at the state Legislature would create a program supporting the production of virus- and pest-free plants to potentially reduce the spread of invasive species and diseases.
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Hundreds of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students left their classes and gathered in the center of campus at noon on Thursday for the “ICE Out Walkout.”
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Hawaiʻi tech company Servpac is adding a new building to its data center in the Mililani Technology Park. Despite the additional space, most Hawaiʻi data is stored on the continent
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A new youth-to-youth crisis line just launched in Hawaiʻi to support mental health for young people — and 12 trained youth from Maui are volunteering. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol has the story.
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Hawaiʻi students and alumni share what it's been like to be a part of the exhibit "Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans" in London.
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Palolo Boxing Club coach Joel Kim spoke with HPR’s Kevin Allen about amateur boxing in the islands ahead of the Hawaii Winter Boxing Festival.
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Protecting domestic abuse survivors, preventing human trafficking and safeguarding reproductive care are the focus of the bipartisan Women’s Legislative Caucus this session.
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Supporters of the bill say that youth mental health in Hawaiʻi has gotten worse over the past decade — with heightened anxiety and depression surrounding COVID-19 and the Lahaina wildfire — but they believe there aren’t enough resources to match the need.
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