Studies from around the world show social media use is continuing to rise among older people. But a recent study in South Korea is raising some questions about one particular impact. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

OHA Trustee Kalei Akaka is facing a challenge from cultural adviser Hinaleimoana Wong, known as Kumu Hina, in the November general election. The two candidates share similar views on issues affecting Native Hawaiians, including housing and development at Kakaʻako Makai, but bring unique experiences to the race.

Question 1 on Oʻahu's ballot this year will ask voters if they're for or against establishing a new Special Fund that would dedicate 0.5% of real property tax revenue to a Food Security Fund.

Researchers are studying a fungal pathogen that stunts albizia trees to determine whether it could help manage the invasive species in Hawaiʻi.

Last month was the second wettest — and second warmest — September on record. HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote spoke to Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal director Ryan Longman about the latest climate insights.

HPR interviews visitors in Waikīkī to learn how they’re coping with the costs of a vacation in Hawaiʻi.

Jerry Gibson, President of the Hawaiʻi Hotel Alliance, discusses rising travel costs and troubling tourism numbers.

Punahou School students share their honorable-mention earning entry into NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge.