The Honolulu City Council is considering a bill that would regulate, or in some cases curtail, commercial activity in city parks. Is this going too far?

Cultural practitioner, activist, and owner of Waiahole Poi Factory Calvin Hoe returns to talk about the history of the iconic spot, and reveals the true story of the Sweet Lady of Waiahole.

Four boulders in Waikīkī pay tribute to healers who brought their arts from Tahiti to Hawai‘i hundreds of years ago. A plaque commemorates the healers’ contributions, but fails to mention that they were mahu – people of dual male and female spirit. The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu tells the story of these healers and explores what happened to mahu as colonialism swept across the Pacific.

Designer Keola Rapozo and graphic novelist R. Kikuo Johnson are two artists deeply rooted in the place where they were born.

Teen suicide numbers are increasing in Hawaiʻi. It's a difficult topic to talk about, but Dr. Mestisa Gass from Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi explains the importance of having the conversation, and how to listen for signs of help.

In this special episode of HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawaiʻi, HIKI NŌ student storytellers are recognized for their outstanding job of raising awareness about youth mental health.

Mark Yamanaka is a singer, songwriter, multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner and a car salesman. On this Nā Mele, enjoy Yamanaka’s soothing yet powerful falsetto voice.

Legendary boxing champion Jesus Salud revisits his storied career.

On this episode of HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawaiʻi, Hawai‘i’s New Wave of Storytellers share stories of finding their identities and how they stay true to themselves. They also highlight safe spaces to seek therapy, take viewers along for a walk on a student-led fashion runway, and track the effects of climate change on Hawaii’s shores.

Hawaiian musician Weldon Kekauoha has been crafting beloved musical arrangements and sharing them with Hawaiʻi, the continental U.S. and beyond for over 30 years. He’s enjoyed a successful solo career, amassing multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards and, in 2014, a Grammy nomination.