Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a Japanese American unit that made history during World War II. HPR’s Jayna Omaye spoke to community members about the unit’s legacy on and off the battlefield and what this milestone means to them.
A group of Hawaiʻi students and teachers are gearing up for an encore production of “Peace on Your Wings.” It follows the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who died of cancer after the Hiroshima atomic bombing in 1945. HPR's Jayna Omaye has more.
In 2022, Hawaiʻi Public Radio brought you stories about the aftermath of the Navy Red Hill fuel spill, deep dives into political candidates, and the latest on exciting cultural festivals across the islands. With the new year offering more opportunities to learn from our community, HPR reporters take a look back at our favorite stories of the year.
Join Francis Lam, host of the culinary public radio program, "The Splendid Table," in-person for an evening of conversation with Hawaii champions of native/local ingredients and food sovereignty.
Heading into the new year, we're highlighting some of our favorite stories from 2022 about changemakers, Little League champions, inclusive canoe paddlers and more.