Trump Administration

U.S. Rep. Ed Case spoke with HPR about his thoughts on the Iran war and what local issues are most concerning to his constituents, including cost of living and airspace.

The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives passed a package of bills that would increase protections for immigrants. The measures have cleared a significant step in the legislative process.

HPR speaks with local small business owner David Pang to discuss the effects of President Trump's tariffs and the recent Supreme Court ruling.

Maui immigration attorney Kevin Block shares an update on the immigration enforcement actions that have taken place on Maui, and how they've impacted the community.

Former Miss Hawaiʻi Cheryl Bartlett shares updates as her husband, Rogerio Araujo, continues to be held while awaiting deportation.

Local Hawaiʻi politicians and University of Hawaiʻi political scientist Colin Moore offer their thoughts and reactions to President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address.

Hawaiʻi political analyst Colin Moore discusses President Trump's State of the Union address; Featherworker Enoka Phillips' career takes flight with his second solo exhibition

Lawmakers have deferred a bill that would have set up the infrastructure to regulate a recreational marijuana program. It’s one of several pieces of marijuana legislation that have stalled this legislative session.

Hawaiʻi Democratic Party Chair Derek Turbin spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the current political landscape.

Hundreds of high schoolers across Oʻahu gathered after school Friday to protest recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement violence. The student-led gathering gained popularity on social media.