At PBS Hawaiʻi, preserving the history of our islands is not simply about storing old footage. It is about safeguarding the people, places and moments that help define who we are as a community, and ensuring these stories remain accessible for future generations to learn from, connect with and cherish.

One powerful example is this rare interview with Duke Kahanamoku, originally filmed in 1966 and now newly available on the PBS Hawaiʻi YouTube channel. This remarkable piece of history offers audiences today a rare opportunity to hear directly from the legendary waterman himself and experience his reflections firsthand.

The program is part of PBS Hawaiʻi’s ongoing effort to preserve and share local programming with the community. Through the careful stewardship of our archive, we are working to make more of Hawaiʻi’s historic stories available for all to discover.

We invite you to explore the PBS Hawaiʻi archive, where the voices and moments that shaped our islands continue to inform, connect and inspire future generations.