Pearl Ridge Elementary and the city’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program collaborated three years ago during the pandemic to connect keiki and kūpuna as pen pals. For the first time in the program's history, the unlikely pals met in person. HPR's Sabrina Bodon has this heartfelt story.
Since the early 1900s, the U.S. Marine Corps has used the Puʻuloa Range Training Facility in Leeward Oʻahu. This session, state lawmakers are urging the Marines to relocate the facility. HPR's Sabrina Bodon has more.
Measures to usher in universal preschool access have passed through conference committee at the state Legislature. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke has been working on an initiative called Ready Keiki, which has a goal to expand early childhood education and care in the next decade.
Staffing shortages within the state Department of Public Safety's correctional facilities have led to the prioritization of security over some programs, classes and other nonessential services, including chapel. A group is hosting vigils outside of one facility on Oʻahu, praying and distributing backpacks with necessities. HPR’s Sabrina Bodon reports.
Agriculture Awareness Day at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol brought farmers and food producers from across the islands to the state Legislature. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports.