Election

Hawaiʻi Pacific Health leadership responds to the union nurses' rally, contract negotiation stalemate; A new report discusses ramping up Hawaiʻi's construction workforce

In 2018, Routh moved to the small town of Kaʻaʻawa about 45 minutes outside Honolulu, to go in business with his adult son building small wooden sheds. Routh was arrested Sunday and charged Monday after authorities say he stalked the GOP presidential nominee with an AK-47-style rifle in an apparent assassination attempt.

The Hawaiʻi Campaign Spending Commission approved an advisory opinion that says campaign funds can be used to care for elderly relatives or dependents if it is directly related to campaign activities.

Timothy Shaffer continues to analyze civil discourse in polarized times. HPR's Catherine Cruz talked with Shaffer about when discourse becomes criminal.

How do we bridge the political divide?; What your sweat can reveal about you

Gabbard represented Hawaiʻi in the U.S. House for four terms as a Democrat and sought the party's presidential nomination in 2020.

Ahead of Gov. Josh Green's trip to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, The Conversation spoke to him about the political event and the pending legal settlement for victims of the Maui wildfires.

Name recognition played a key role in the recent primary election for trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, according to a local political observer. Former U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele won his race outright to represent Hawaiʻi Island. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on his win and the other candidates advancing to the general election on Nov. 5.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs elections; Researchers chart coral bleaching along Maui's reefs; A local teacher and influencer explains Hawaiian naming traditions

The primary election over the weekend resulted in big changes for the state. Longtime House Speaker Scott Saiki lost to Kim Coco Iwamoto, a former state Board of Education member. When the Legislature reconvenes in January, the House will need to choose a new speaker. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports.