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Rent supplement program for kūpuna extended through 2028
The state Legislature set aside $1 million for the program in 2023, and not all of it had been spent. If the Legislature had ...
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Oʻahu residents urged to store water ahead of possible power outages
As summer brings hotter, drier weather, state and county officials are urging residents to get ready for wildfires. HPR's ...
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U.S. military's attempt to retain land at Pōhakuloa runs into opposition
The U.S. military wants to continue live-fire training at Pōhakuloa. However, the Army's lease on state-owned land there ...
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Billions in federal cuts could affect Hawaiʻi's food security
The cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act impact the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food ...
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McKinley student earns spot at prestigious journalism conference
A McKinley High School student was selected as one of the 51 scholars to attend the 2025 Al Neuharth Free Spirit and ...
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Matson pivots with tariffs on Chinese goods
Hawaiʻi's largest shipping company is navigating choppy waters as the U.S. trade war with China impacts its business. But ...
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How Trump's megabill will impact Hawaiʻi's Medicaid system
President Donald Trump signed his megabill that includes deep cuts to Medicaid. It will impact the roughly third of Hawaiʻi residents who rely on Medicaid for health coverage.