Sashimi is a local New Year’s custom, but how much do you know about the journey from sea to plate? Eric Kingma, Executive Director of Hawaiʻi Longline Association, explains.

Enjoy this Nā Mele with the talented, musical Lim Family of Kohala, Hawai‘i Island. On the program, you’ll see siblings Sonny Lim, Nani Lim Yap and Lorna Lim perform as a trio. Among the featured hula dancers are family members Namakana Davis-Lim, Brianna “Wehi” Lim Ryder and Asialynn Yap.

With New Year’s Eve comes the annual conversation about fireworks. Comedian and City Councilmember Augie Tulba weighs in on the divisive tradition.

In this episode of HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawai‘i, student reporters investigate the issue of erosion, explore a local bookshop that supports Maui libraries, teach viewers how to use a special typewriter and share journeys toward self-acceptance.

In this episode of Home is Here, we’re going underground to explain the process of getting water to O‘ahu taps.If you’re ever in Hilo at the KTA Super Stores flagship, you’ll likely see Executive Vice President Derek Kurisu talking story with customers. Lastly, the zoo has partnered with the Department of Land and Natural Resources to raise the endemic Kamehameha butterfly as well as an endangered Hawaiian land snail.

Chef Mark "Gooch" Noguchi talks about the popular hole-in-the wall hot spot, Palace Saimin in Kalihi.

In this episode of HIKI NŌ on PBS Hawai‘i, student reporters explore cultural classrooms outdoors and online, interview criminal justice experts, investigate the rollout of a new state law, and profile a Hawaiian hula teacher and cultural practitioner.

CEO MESSAGE Join us this month for Nā Mele featuring multi-Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Natalie Ai Kamauu at Palikū Theatre on the Windward Community College campus in Kāne‘ohe, O‘ahu. Ai Kamauu recently won Female Vocalist of the Year for the sixth time and Album of the Year for Natalie Noelani.

For those in need and for those who help them, the holidays can be a challenging time of year. Join the discussion on meeting that challenge.

On December 12, 1985, Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi welcomed the community to Honolulu Hale to celebrate the lighting of a 50-foot Norfolk Pine. Pauline Worsham of Friends of Honolulu City Lights gets us ready for the 39th Anniversary of this joyful holiday tradition.