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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.

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

David Henkin, Deputy Managing Attorney of Earthjustice, explains why Guam is taking the U.S. Air Force to court; Punahou School students share their entry for NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge.

In Japan, there is growing outrage following the violent death of a woman that police say is linked to a U.S. service member. A U.S. Marine based in Okinawa has been arrested for murder. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

HPR hears from military officials, servicemembers and their families as Naval Destroyer USS Frank Petersen Jr. returns to its homeport at Pearl Harbor.

HPR hears from military officials, servicemembers and their families as Naval Destroyer USS Frank Petersen Jr. returns to Pearl Harbor; An animal communications expert weighs in on a Supreme Court hearing over the elephants at Honolulu Zoo.

Retired Brigadier General Davil Stilwell discusses Hawaiʻi’s links to the Asia-Pacific region after Naval Destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. returned to Pearl Harbor.

Retired Brigadier General Davil Stilwell discusses Hawaiʻi’s links to the Asia-Pacific region; Mānoa Chocolate founder Dylan Butterbaugh shares how his business has fared with this year’s decline in tourism.

HPR spoke with Matt Voight, the new director of restoration and large artifact collections at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.

Dr. Holly Scanes, director of the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors in Mililani, explains how they serve veterans during Suicide Prevention Month.