Since Hawai‘i approved marijuana for medical treatment 15 years ago, other states have surged ahead with dispensaries, and in some cases, marijuana decriminalization. Advocates are hoping for a statewide dispensary system, and concerned parents and law enforcement fear that medical marijuana could be abused.

There seems to be no end to the rising cost of living in Hawai‘i. The high prices of housing, groceries, gas and other necessities make it more and more difficult for us to live in today’s paradise.

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has long been criticized for mismanagement, especially in delays and inconsistencies in its mission of providing homestead land to eligible native Hawaiians.

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.

Measles outbreaks linked to unvaccinated children on the mainland have many in Hawai‘i questioning whether our vaccination requirements are strong enough to prevent an outbreak here. Although several vaccinations are required to attend public schools, parents who believe the shots are dangerous or unnecessary can seek exemptions for religious and medical reasons.

There’s a pitched war of words over a plan to downsize troops at two U.S. Army bases on Oahu, Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter. The Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i is leading the charge for those opposed to the cuts, citing an enormous impact to Hawai‘i’s economy in both revenues and in military/civilian jobs.

How Should Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Educate Students about Sex? Hawai‘i’s public schools provide children with a culturally responsive and factual education about sexual health. And yet, our teen pregnancy rate is higher than the national average.

The opening of the Hawai‘i state Legislature is less than two weeks away. What challenges will newly elected Governor David Ige face? Will the changes in leadership in the state House and Senate make the legislative process any smoother? Daryl Huff moderates the discussion.

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.

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.