Madden Awaya, a fourth grader at Waiākea Elementary School on Hawaiʻi Island, talks about how adopting a dog helped them during the pandemic. If you missed last night's program, stream it now,

Hear how Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu’s Maile Loo-Ching is on a quest to preserve the knowledge of Hawaiʻi’s hula masters. After graduating from Kamehameha Schools, she attended Stanford University where she earned a degree in Symbolic Systems, or artificial intelligence. But instead of pursuing a career on the mainland, she returned to Hawaiʻi and is using her high-tech background to capture the oral histories of these kūpuna.

As Hawaiʻi’s coronavirus vaccination rollout continues to expand, state and county leaders are easing or modifying restrictions. Good news for some local companies, but after a year of turmoil, many others remain in crisis mode or are no longer in business. From overdue rent to enforcing health guidelines and changing consumer habits, businesses continue to adjust to the ever-evolving situation.

The very first episode of HIKI NŌ premiered at the end of February 2011. In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the premiere, this special episode features former students who either hosted or had produced stories for that very first episode.

In Memoriam: a Long Story Short interview with Uncle Clarence “Boogie” Kahilihiwa, where he shared what it was like being a Hansen's disease patient and living in Kalaupapa.

The cost of living in Hawaiʻi continues to rise, most notably due to the lack of affordable housing. Many residents work more than one job, live with their parents or make the tough decision to leave Hawaiʻi, just to survive. With the median price for homes continuing to climb, how do we find a feasible solution?

During the winter quarter of the 2020/2021 school year, HIKI NŌ students reflect on the impact COVID-19 restrictions have had on their home and school lives, as well as the lives of those close to them.

Join us for a visit with Jack Law, a longtime Honolulu entrepreneur and businessman who’s also known as an advocate for LGBTQ civil rights. The owner of the iconic Hula’s Bar and Lei Stand in Waikīkī, Law grew up in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Oʻahu in 1966 to attend the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. But school was short-lived, as he made friends and decided to pursue his dream of working in the entertainment industry. Law was a founding member of the Life Foundation, a pioneer nonprofit in focusing on the needs of those with HIV/AIDS.

MISSED LAST NIGHTʻS SHOW? Stream now and hear from U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono—(D) Hawaiʻi and panelists on the rise in violence and the Stop Asian Hate Movement.

Melveen Leed’s music career spans over five decades and has taken her around the world. However, in many ways, she says she’s still “da tita from Moloka‘i.” She opens up about life’s challenges and why she’s found a new sense of peace and personal happiness in her life. Learn more on this episode of Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox.