The Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs marks its 25th year with a recent report about the decline in local news coverage. It sees this trend as a threat to democracy and civic engagement.
To encourage more civil discourse across the state, HIPA is focused now on the state constitution and a question that will come up before voters about the possibility of making amendments through a constitutional convention.
The Conversation spoke to the organization’s incoming board president Perry Arrasmith and vice president Cameron Deptula.
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This story aired on The Conversation on Dec. 16, 2025. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m.
