Government

We are still more than a year away from presidential election season in the United States. But for one key partner in the Asia Pacific, the next presidential election is coming much sooner—and developments are evolving. HPRʻs Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol detail a construction project impacting Kalaupapa's power grid; Riders share their thoughts on the way Skyline impacts their commute; Assets School discusses the way communication has evolved and how to better manage ADHD symptoms; and the Ladybits and Leadership founder shares ideas on transforming sex education to better serve the community

The most popular politician in Thailand is still facing a difficult challenge to lead the country’s government. This will be another week of decisions concerning the future of the country’s largest political party — and the country itself. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

Plans to defuel Red Hill move ahead as EPA releases its order on consent; HPR's Sabrina Boden covers the controversial pay hikes being proposed for Honolulu councilmembers; A local company feeds green waste back into the circular economy; and a local nonprofit aims to revitalize Hawaiʻi's lei industry

Ten-year plan to remove 10,000 utility poles; Hawaiʻi Supreme Court rules on Maui vacation rental permits; HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports on homeless cancer patients; Talkback perspectives on Maui hate crime; history of 18th century Native Hawaiian woman explorer

Collective bargaining bills advance in the Legislature; Families react to Hilo youth gang threats; Polipoli Farms embraces traditional crops and methods; Hawaiʻi's poet laureate Brandy Nalani McDougall on how words heal

The state's revenues have grown about 6.5% over the last year, reported Department of Budget and Finance director Luis Salaveria on Wednesday. That financial picture may help the new governor’s budget.

The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday. This is Day 3 of the standoff between McCarthy and 20 colleagues who are withholding the support the California Republican needs.

Returning council member Tommy Waters was not only re-elected, but led the session into oath for incoming council members Matt Weyer, Tyler Dos Santos-Tam and Val Okimoto.

The Hawaiʻi State Capitol parking lot will reopen to the public after being closed for nearly three years.