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.

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.

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. From the comfort of your home or wherever you are, enjoy the music from this six-time Female Vocalist of the Year, we will be taking calls of support for our station as part of this pledge program. Mahalo

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.

On the evening of April 15, 1999, PBS Hawai‘i, then known as Hawai‘i Public Television, launched a new musical program highlighting the history, beauty and magic of traditional Hawaiian music.  The historic premiere featured four iconic names in Hawaiian music, Dennis and David Kamakahi, Martin Pahinui and George Kuo.

Students at Waimea High School on Kaua‘i are taking their learning out of the classroom and onto the farm. But this isn’t your typical farm – lessons go well beyond learning to grow plants.

"Ke‘elikōlani" follows the name change of Central Middle School in downtown Honolulu to Princess Ruth Ke‘elikōlani Middle School. It explores the royal history of the campus and its links to the Native Hawaiian princess it is now named after.