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Hop on a nine-seater plane to Molokaʻi and you'll find miles of farmland and a tight-knit community. Often known as the “Friendly Isle,” Molokaʻi has had its fair share of land and food struggles — especially when the pandemic isolated families from crucial access to basic resources.
This Is Our Hawaiʻi asks: Who owns the Hawaiian Islands? Who makes the rules? And why do so many local people feel like they’re being left out?

Subscribe and join host Russell Subiono as he listens to locals in communities that have dealt with this issue for decades.
After five years of planning and preparation, Hōkūleʻa set off for a four-year voyage around the Pacific in June 2023. Stay tuned for HPR's coverage of Hōkūleʻa as reporters interview crew members and track their progress.
HPR’s Atherton Concert Series is back with a new lineup of local musicians! Join us for the INDIE808 Performance Series at our Honolulu studio for Saturday evening performances featuring: Keilana, The Mauve, Evan Khay, and Kennedy Taylor & The Electric Pancakes. Sponsored by FarmLovers Markets
Check the status of our transmitter network, including the latest on Kaua‘i's broadcast signal.