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Arts advocates say the Legislature continues to put creativity on the chopping block
As a state arts agency faces possible cuts to its federal funding, a powerful House lawmaker is again threatening arts ...
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Kosasa Foundation sets aside $1M for local culture and arts organizations
It’s hard to imagine a time in Hawaiʻi without ABC Stores. The company under Paul Kosasa has made it a point to give back to ...
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Proposed change to Endangered Species Act could threaten Hawaiʻi's unique biodiversity
The Trump administration plans to rewrite part of the Endangered Species Act that prohibits harming the habitats of ...
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Asia Minute: U.S. and Japan are talking trade in polite terms so far
President Trump made a personal appearance at the first round of trade talks between the United States and Japan. And while ...
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Council reappoints Honolulu Emergency Services Department Director Jim Ireland
The Honolulu City Council has reappointed Jim Ireland to head the Honolulu Emergency Services Department. This comes after some former employees testified against Ireland. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.