The first of Election 2018 weekly candidate forums features the leading candidates in the Democratic Primary for Governor. Incumbent David Ige faces a challenge from his former senate colleague, Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa.

It’s been 17 years since Hawai‘i’s medical marijuana registry program was first enacted, and two years since the legislature passed a law establishing a statewide dispensary system. After the State Department of Health encountered stumbling blocks in implementing this system, Gov.

A multi-billion dollar deal merging Hawaiian Electric and its subsidiaries with Florida energy company NextEra Energy is on the table. NextEra Energy says it will provide a more affordable clean energy future for Hawai‘i, but opponents have concerns over how a merger might impact consumers and Hawai‘i’s renewable energy goals.

This episode of HIKI NŌ is hosted by Kamehameha Schools – Maui Middle School on Maui.   Top Story: Students from Roosevelt High School on Oahu highlight the December 2014 inauguration of Governor David Ige at the Hawaii State Capitol, focusing on his vision for public education in Hawaii.

It’s been 90 days since Gov. David Ige took office. Has the former state lawmaker laid groundwork for consensus-building? And how will he weather the storm created by his choice of Carleton Ching to lead the Department of Land and Natural Resources? Daryl Huff moderates the discussion.

The contest to become Hawai‘i’s next governor on November 4 is shaping up to be a horserace with no clear frontrunner.

Insights on PBS Hawai‘i kicks off its four-month series of live candidate forums Thursday, July 5 at 8:00 pm with a scheduled discussion with the Democratic Primary candidates for Governor, incumbent David Ige and Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa.