War

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz discusses the impact of the recent Kona low storm, how to prepare for future climate crises, and the outlook on the Iran war.

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.

Mark Glick, chief energy officer of the Hawaiʻi State Energy Office, explains how the Strait of Hormuz shutdown affects Hawaiʻi's crude oil shipments from the Middle East.

Carl Bonham, the executive director of the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization, explains how the strikes on Iran could impact Hawaiʻi's economy.

Ed Freeman and his wife, Susan Bauer, spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about bringing a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall, "The Wall that Heals," to Oʻahu in January 2026.

University of Hawaiʻi educator Truc Nguyen reflects on her life in Hawaiʻi following the Fall of Saigon 50 years ago.

The Conversation spoke to Ma’an Odah, a Hawaiʻi resident with ties to the West Bank, a week ago after the ceasefire had been announced. He shared his reaction and his desires for the future.

State Insurance Commissioner Scott Saiki discusses the changing insurance landscape; Palestinian Ma'an Odeh shares his thoughts on the ceasefire in Gaza and his recent experience in the West Bank

Two years ago when Hamas attacked Israel and kidnapped more than 200 hostages, one of the first people HPR connected with was Matti Gorodenchik. HPR talked to him Thursday morning.

Fourth of July is a complicated holiday for many Native Hawaiians who served in the U.S. military. There's a long history of Native Hawaiians participating in American wars dating back to the Hawaiian Kingdom.