Bill Dorman

Honolulu

Vice President, News Director at KHPR-FM (Honolulu, HI)

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Asia Minute: U.S. and Japan are talking trade in polite terms so far

1 week ago | hawaiipublicradio.org | Bill Dorman

Trade is on the table, but diplomacy is in the air. Since details on tariff policy started to emerge a number of weeks ago, Japanese government officials have been careful with their language. No threats of retaliation, no confrontational rhetoric. That appears to be continuing after the first round of talks.
Asia Minute: Travel season for trade talk

1 week ago | hawaiipublicradio.org | Bill Dorman

This week is a busy one for international travel relating to trade. That means road trips for government officials from national leaders to chief negotiators, especially from Asia. Chinese President Xi Jinping should grab a lot of headlines this week. He's on his first overseas trip of the year, in Southeast Asia, reminding several countries that China is their top trading partner. That goes for all three of his stops this week —Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia.
The Conversation: Tariffs' role in the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi's overthrow; Sea level rise

1 week ago | hawaiipublicradio.org | Bytemarks Cafe |Bill Dorman

Historian Ronald Williams Jr. takes a look at the history of tariffs and the role they played in the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi | Full Story Honolulu Civil Beat's Brittany Lyte reports on the Costco "pineapple wars" that have broken out as businesses race to buy the iconic tropical fruit | Full Story Researcher Richelle Moskvichev shares evidence that sea levels in Hawaiʻi are rising faster than expected | Read the study | Full Story The Center for Oral History at the University of...
HPR's 5 takeaways from a week of tariff threats and dramatic financial markets

1 week ago | hawaiipublicradio.org | Bill Dorman

Tariffs and threats of tariffs drove a week of dramatic price swings on global financial markets. But how are these developments likely to affect the people of Hawaiʻi? And what can we look at as signs for what may happen next? 1. Trade deficits donʻt tell the ENTIRE trade story. It's not as simple as it used to be to answer the question “Where is this product made?” One great example is Hawaiʻi's favorite vehicle: the Toyota Tacoma.
The Conversation: A panel discussion on what the election results mean for Hawaiʻi

Nov 6, 2024 | hawaiipublicradio.org | Bytemarks Cafe |Bill Dorman

HPR will be broadcasting live special coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris' first post-election remarks at 11 am. Then, The Conversation's panel of guests will discuss what the election results mean for Hawaiʻi.
The Conversation: Election Day; Hawaiʻi sees growth in salon industry

Nov 5, 2024 | hawaiipublicradio.org | Bytemarks Cafe |Bill Dorman

Audio will be added after the show. The Conversation airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon on HPR-1. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on efforts of Hawaiʻi Democrats to rally voters in swing states | Full StoryEsther Yoo, director of the Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic at the William S.
Michael Titterton, longtime leader of Hawai‘i Public Radio, dies at 76

Oct 25, 2024 | current.org | Bill Dorman

Michael Titterton, who served as president and GM of Hawaiʻi Public Radio from 1999 to 2016, and who oversaw an expansion of HPR’s two stations across the Hawaiian Islands, died Oct. 4 at his home in Honolulu. He was 76. Titterton was known at the station and in the community as a gregarious, enthusiastic and passionate figure. He took over Hawaiʻi Public Radio at a time of financial uncertainty and went on to nearly double the size of its membership and triple the size of its budget.
The Conversation: Papaya disease; AI use among keiki

Aug 26, 2024 | hawaiipublicradio.org | Bytemarks Cafe |Bill Dorman

Glenn Dulla, assistant professor of plant pathology at the University of Guam, on a report about a disease that can kill a healthy papaya plant in less than two weeks HPR reporter Cassie Ordonio on plans to spruce up a Pearl City cemetery Genie AI co-creater Darius Monsef on how artificial intelligence can act as a sidekick to help kids surf the web safely Big Island resident Cheryl Brost on defending her title of Fittest Woman on Earth at the upcoming CrossFit Games The Conversation...
Asia Minute: Bali's new tourism tax aims to protect its culture and the environment | Hawai'i Public Radio

Feb 20, 2024 | hawaiipublicradio.org | Bill Dorman

Gov. Josh Green proposed a “Climate Impact Fee” for visitors as part of his State of the State speech. While the state Legislature considers its options, the concept has already been introduced in another vacation destination. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
Lahaina is struggling to rebuild after the deadly fire earlier this year

Dec 30, 2023 | npr.org | Alina Selyukh |Bill Dorman

Lahaina is struggling to rebuild after the deadly fire earlier this year Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1222272936/1222272937" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Nearly five months since the devastating fire in Lahaina killed 100 people, displaced residents are still struggling to figure out long-term housing, and tourism still hasn't fully bounced back.