Another night of talent on Live from the Empty Palace.

Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning musician John Cruz talks about his musical influences and growing up during the Hawaiian Renaissance.

Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning musician John Cruz performs "Here Comes The Baby," a song he wrote the day his son was born.

Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning musician John Cruz performs "Ka Ipo Lei Manu."

Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning musician John Cruz performs "It's Time To Build A Bridge," composed during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in a time of division.

This is the second of two special episodes revealing the winning entries of the first-ever HIKI NŌ Triple Crown of Storytelling Challenge, in which students entered three categories: the traditional Story Category, the How-To and the Student Reflection.

Eight candidates battle for the most crowded county race including Mayor Michael Victorino, who's seeking a second four-year term.

Live from the Empty Palace continues with more outstanding talent from Hilo.

Derrick Iwata, Former Education and Programs Manager at Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, talks about the popular summer cultural tradition in communities across the state as obon.

This special HIKI NŌ episode will reveal the winning entries of the first-ever HIKI NŌ Triple Crown of Storytelling Challenge, in which students entered three categories: the traditional Story Category, the How-To and the Student Reflection to meet the theme: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE.