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.

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

David Henkin, Deputy Managing Attorney of Earthjustice, explains why Guam is taking the U.S. Air Force to court.

The state Department of Education is requesting a nearly $2 billion Capital Improvement Budget for the next two years to cover maintenance, advance new and existing projects, meet health and safety requirements, and support the launch of a regional kitchen.

The U.S. Postal Service is changing its package delivery schedule for Hawaiʻi. Some local business leaders say that could create challenges for the upcoming holiday shopping season. We get more on that story from Pacific Business News Editor in Chief Janis Magin.