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Kona Community Hospital set to open expanded cancer center

The Kona Community Hospital on Hawaiʻi Island is putting the finishing touches on a new on-site oncology center, which ...
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How a media censorship case in Alaska relates to Hawaiʻi newspapers

Journalist Lois Parshley spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about her recent publication in the Columbia Journalism Review.
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Hawaiʻi practitioners say AI has no place in cultural tattoo practices

A recent online image generated by artificial intelligence has sparked conversation among Hawaiʻi-based cultural ...
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Head of Hawaiʻi Republican Party talks state priorities, President Trump

Shirlene Ostrov with the Hawaiʻi Republican Party spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about Hawaiʻi Republicans, immigration, and her priorities as party chair.
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Asia Minute: Why the Year of the Fire Horse struck fear into Japanese parents

Weʻre two weeks away from the start of the Lunar New Year. For the first time in 60 years, it will be the Year of the Fire Horse — a significant combination, especially in one Asian country.
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'It's about people': Some Hawaiʻi businesses voice opposition to ICE actions

Businesses closed last Friday to take part in a nationwide economic blackout and put a dent in consumer spending in support of those protesting against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Lawmakers consider a helpline to report harm from federal agencies

A measure at the state Legislature would create a 24/7 helpline for people to report possible harm caused by immigration enforcement, federal agents and troop deployments.