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Pacific News Minute: Treaty to protect international waters takes effect
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (188+ words) The world's'first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took'effect over the weekend. It's'a turning point for global ocean conservation. The'High Seas Treaty governs nearly half'of the planet's surface " the large ocean'areas beyond any single country's jurisdiction....
New report puts questions about nuclear power in Hawaiʻi on the back burner
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (1022+ words) For decades, Hawai'i has said no to nuclear power. But advancements in nuclear technology and pressures to shift Hawai'i away from costly oil have prompted some lawmakers to revisit the nuclear question. Last session, the state Legislature directed the Hawai'i…...
Honolulu music festival celebrates peace and the land
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (129+ words) Honolulu music festival celebrates peace and the land'hawaiipublicradio.org - On Air Now Playing HPR-1 - News and information - On Air Now Playing HPR-2 - Your home for classical music Honolulu music festival celebrates peace and the land A music festival celebrating peace…...
Housing committee chairs lay groundwork to reserve homes for residents
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (253+ words) Chairs of both legislative housing committees are considering bills to reserve housing for Hawai'i residents. "I have never heard anyone in Hawai'i say what we really need to do is to build tons and tons of housing so we can…...
Top U.S. archbishops denounce American foreign policy
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (283+ words) The three highest-ranking heads of Roman Catholic archdioceses in the United States issued a strongly worded statement on Monday criticizing the Trump administration's foreign policy " without mentioning President Trump by name. Cardinals Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, Robert McElroy, archbishop…...
Sheinbaum reassures Mexico after US military movements spark concern
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (342+ words) MEXICO CITY " Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum quelled concerns on Monday about two recent movements of the U.S. military in the vicinity of Mexico that have the country on edge since the attack on Venezuela. On Friday, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration urged…...
Trump says he's pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (907+ words) Updated January 19, 2026 at 11:21 AM HST President Trump says his controversial push for U.S. control of Greenland comes after he failed to win the Nobel Peace Prize last year, adding he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace. In a…...
U.S. lawmakers wrap reassurance tour in Denmark as tensions around Greenland grow
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (927+ words) President Trump escalated his crusade for the U.S. to acquire Greenland this weekend, just as a congressional delegation wrapped up a trip to Denmark to try to turn the temperature down. On Saturday, Trump announced on social media that he intends…...
Trump has rolled out many of the Project 2025 policies he once claimed ignorance about
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (896+ words) Updated January 19, 2026 at 12:05 PM HST President Trump once insisted he had "nothing to do with Project 2025," the right-wing policy plan that became a key flashpoint during the presidential campaign. The Democrats tried to turn the 900-page Heritage Foundation-led blueprint to…...
Clara Kim on Classical Pacifc
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (141+ words) Clara Kim on Classical Pacifc'Hawaii Public Radio - On Air Now Playing HPR-1 - News and information - On Air Now Playing HPR-2 - Your home for classical music Clara Kim on Classical Pacifc Noise Closet is a series of music performances curated by…...