Production started this month for a local film titled "Grace" — based on the true story of two women who fell in love in 1950s Oʻahu. The Conversation talked to director Jana Park and writer-actress Elizabeth Rian about the film.

The state House of Representatives has new leadership with Rep. Nadine Nakamura becoming the new speaker of the House. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo reports on efforts to change the rules in the House that advocates say will increase transparency.

If you want to get a ride someplace or get some food delivered, you might think of a company like Uber or Lyft. But in Southeast Asia, you'd be looking for another name — which has exploded in popularity. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

Jamesia Blunt with the Office of Inspector General spoke to The Conversation about evaluating the fuel facility, conducting site visits, interviewing officials, and more.

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Bencs, a former fuels director at the Red Hill fuel storage facility, has been called a whistleblower for trying to flag the dysfunction at the fuel tank facility. The Conversation talked to her following the release of the DOD Inspector General's report on what led to fuel getting into residents' drinking water.

The upcoming Piʻo Summit at UH Mānoa will focus on how communities have continued to rise again after devasting events. The Conversation talked to Hawaiian studies professor and conference organizer Kamana Beamer.

The reflecting pools at the Hawai‘i State Capitol will have a new look that will be unveiled in the next few years. Native Hawaiian artist Solomon Enos has been inviting the public to make their mark on the large-scale canvas — dot by dot. As HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports, remodeling the reflecting pools has been a long time coming.