Diamond Head Theatre has been entertaining audiences with its live productions for more than a century. And just last month, PBS Hawai‘i was there as DHT raised the curtain a new facility that replaced the outdated and worn-down Fort Ruger Theatre. Our second story takes you to Hawai‘i Island for a conversation with Ikaika Dombrigues, a man who has reached the status of kahuna or high priest. He takes us through his spiritual journey and how he’s using his knowledge to protect and perpetuate traditional Hawaiian healing techniques.
Traditional Hawaiian healer Makani Tabura explains the art of laʻau lapaʻau.
In 1928, watercress was one of the only locally grown green vegetables in Hawai‘i. Now, nearly a century later, Emi Suzuki is standing on the shoulders of three previous generations who worked hard and sacrificed much.
Keala Kennelly drops in to talk about breaking barriers and the historic moment at this year’s Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
Local legendary entertainer Karen Keawehawaiʻi reminisces about her life and career.
Kalaʻi Miller is still on fire – from Baywatch, to Honolulu Fire Department Rescue Captain and now the host of our new PBS Hawaiʻi series, Home is Here. Listen below:
Diamond Head Theatre Artistic Director John Rampage walks us through the Diamond Head Theatre ahead of its demolition and reconstruction.
A year ago, there was public outrage when a former state senator and a sitting state representative were charged with accepting bribes to steer legislation. Since then, dozens of measures have been introduced with the goals of fighting corruption and increasing transparency and accountability in state government? What bills have a chance of becoming law and can the public trust elected officials to regulate themselves when it comes to the issue of corruption?
This rebroadcast of Spectrum Hawaiʻi features keyboard player Ernest Chang and world champion waterman Duke Kahanamoku.
Ahead of Fat Tuesday, legendary local comedian Frank DeLima talks about malasadas and other Portuguese contributions to Hawaiʻi.