Hawai‘i’s gun laws are among the strictest in the nation and our state’s gun-related death rate is among the lowest. Gun control proponents often see Hawai‘i’s low gun ownership rates as a victory. However, those who want to buy and carry guns say the state should allow more firearms for hunting and protection.

With baby boomers edging into retirement and an influx of young adults entering the workforce, INSIGHTS examines how Millennials are transforming the workplace. By 2020, nearly half of the U.S. workforce could be Millennials.

The $75 million Race to the Top grant gave Hawai‘i’s public schools a much needed boost toward overall student academic achievement. But educators still believe we have a long way to go to get our students career- and college-ready.

Often shrouded in fear and shame, domestic violence is a crime that often lives just under the surface of Hawai‘i’s communities. Now, with local and nationally publicized incidents, domestic violence, its victims, and its impact on families are in the headlines.

What options do we have to ensure our lives end in a dignified manner? How can we guarantee our comfort when faced with assisted living or hospice care? What rights do we have as we face the end of our lives? What choices are available to those who are terminally ill? On the next […]

Insights on PBS Hawai‘i will wrap up four months of weekly Election 2014 candidate discussions by asking political analysts: What Do the Results Mean for Hawai‘i’s Future? How will the choices made by Hawai‘i’s voters affect our state, our communities, and our lives? Daryl Huff moderates a discussion with:   Chad Blair, Civil Beat […]

INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I is closing out its Election 2014 coverage with the contest for Maui Mayor and the three-way race to represent State Senate District 18.

A statewide initiative is asking voters whether public funds can be appropriated for the support of private preschools. On the next INSIGHTS ON PBS HAWAI‘I, hosted by Mahealani Richardson, representatives from each side of the statewide preschool initiative will present their respective points of views.

Kaua‘i is an island with a loud voice. Protestors have come out strong against the Superferry and genetically-modified organisms, and have fought to maintain the character of their rural island. Dustin Barca, challenger to incumbent Mayor Bernard Carvalho, is known for his stance against GMOs and is in favor of cultural and environmental preservation.

The Affordable Care Act, same-sex marriage and the Jones Act are just some of the issues facing the candidates for U.S. Congressional District 1, representing urban Honolulu.