Along with the rest of Hawaiʻi, Waikīkī has seen domestic tourism bounce back faster than many expected. This summer, Hawaiʻi Public Radio brings you a closer look at all things Waikīkī, but not just the tourism numbers.
In an interview with The Conversation's Catherine Cruz, Gov. David Ige talks about the Navy Red Hill fuel storage facility, the order to suspend operations, the Western Governors' Association conference, and more.
Hawaiʻi’s COVID count hit 1,000 the weekend before the Thanksgiving holiday. Imagine if all those people were buried in one place. That's what happened to 1,000 Native Hawaiians who died of smallpox. The Conversation takes you to their final resting spot in Kakaʻako.
The Conversation met with De Fries at the end of a tiny Waikiki street that some years ago he called home. He shared his visions for Hawaiʻi tourism during what may be the industry's most challenging period.
A local research scientist and the leader of Conservation International join us as guests for a live call-in show about conservation. How do we protect the natural beauty of our islands? And how do we pay for it? We discuss looking after not just land and water, but also vulnerable plants, animals, and the many other parts of our overall environment.