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Hawaii
In Hawaii, the reality of homelessness can hit suddenly
Sep 13, 2016
Her mother's stroke meant one young woman had to grow up, fast.
Molly Solomon/Hawai'i Public Radio
Why payphones are still a thing in Hawaii
by
Donna Tam
Sep 13, 2016
The island state leads the nation in payphones per capita.
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Hawaii grappling with homeless emergency
Oct 28, 2015
Governor's declaration frees up $1.3 million for services.
Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations wrap up in Maui
Jul 31, 2015
Final sticking points include sugar, dairy and state-owned enterprises.
Trade negotiations continue in Hawaii
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Tracey Samuelson
Jul 29, 2015
There's pressure to wrap it up by Friday.
On Hawaii, a big telescope stirs conflict
by
Jeff Tyler
Jun 18, 2015
Native Hawaiians say mountaintop site for new observatory is sacred ground.
In need of a white Christmas? Head to Hawaii
by
Adriene Hill
Dec 25, 2014
A rare blizzard is leaving snow on the islands.
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Hawaii fights for Obama presidential center
May 7, 2013
Hawaii is taking the offensive to lure Obama's future library or presidential center. Chicago appears to have the inside track, but Honolulu is offering up a beachfront site worth a cool $75 million.
Lifeguard: A dangerous job in paradise
Dec 7, 2012
For lifeguards on Hawaii's North Shore, the office is beautiful, the work is dangerous, and the pay is surprisingly low.
Commuter rail project in Hawaii hangs on today's vote
Nov 6, 2012
The leading candidate for mayor of Honolulu has pledged to derail a $5 billion rail project to help ease Oahu’s terrible traffic.