politics

Before this week, the governor of Minnesota was not a major national political player in the United States. While many Americans are still catching up on his background, some of his experiences are getting a lot of publicity in China. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Tokyo's governor won re-election this weekend in a race that turned out a bit differently than the polls suggested — and it's leaving some uncertainty about a different election coming soon in Japan. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

President Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 general election tonight in Atlanta. Here's how to tune in with Hawaiʻi Public Radio.

Later this summer, mayoral races will be on the primary ballot for voters on Oʻahu and in Hawaiʻi County. But across the Pacific, another race for mayor is drawing more immediate attention. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

French President Emmanuel Macron flew to New Caledonia after riots left at least six people dead. He met with local officials in an urgent attempt to calm tensions in France's Pacific territory and said French security forces would remain on New Caledonia as long as necessary. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia remains under a state of emergency. That’s a reaction to a week of protests and violence that has killed at least four people. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

New Zealand is heading towards a new government, with a new prime minister. Weekend elections marked a shift to the right, but much remains uncertain. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Navy repacking the pipelines ahead of defueling Red Hill underground storage tanks; Hawai'i's Republican Party campaigning begins; Windward Community College's Acting Conservatory; Big Island athlete wins CrossFit Games

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply unveils plans for desalination plant getting underway; Public input sought to tweak Oʻahu Neighborhood Board system; North Shore farmer shares insight on growing cacao and being part of the chocolate industry; and HPR's Cassie Ordonio spotlights up-and-coming Maui musician, Jordan T

HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on Gov. Green's emergency housing proclamation; DLNR director works to protect limited natural resources; and Ballet Hawaiʻi's summer program includes a Japanese fairytale and Gershwin