Today is King Kamehameha Day. While some have the day off and will celebrate with festivities, others are conflicted as it is a reminder of Hawaiʻi’s colonial past. HPR’s Cassie Ordonio reports.

Jason Momoa is arguably the most famous Native Hawaiian actor in the world, but he is not playing Kamehameha in a show about the unification of the Hawaiian Islands. "Chief of War" head writer Thomas Paʻa Sibbett tells us why they chose Kauaʻi kalo farmer Kaina Makua for the important role.

Hiʻilei Hobart spoke with The Conversation's Maddie Bender about her journey receiving a bill for kuleana land that she and her siblings unknowingly inherited.

Markus Mars sat down with The Conversation’s DW Gibson to talk about the experience of composing his new album, "Pele's Fire," at the edge of an active volcano.

A local short film based on the time when King Kamehameha set out to conquer the Hawaiian Islands will be screened in Lahaina this week.

More than three decades ago, filmmakers Sara Banks and Kate Sample released the documentary “Out in Paradise.” The 1993 film focused on the stories of 30 women who, at the time, were living their lives as lesbians in Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiʻi has one finalist in this year's James Beard Awards, known as the "Oscars of the food world." Dave Newman is one of five finalists from across the nation in a new category, Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia have left on their voyage to circumnavigate the Pacific. But another traditional double-hulled canoe is making a month-long tour closer to home. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol has more on the journey of the Iosepa.

Gov. Josh Green signed a measure into law to financially protect child performers. He signed the measure alongside Maia Kealoha, who portrays Lilo in the live-action adaptation of "Lilo & Stitch."

The National Science Foundation's decision to cut funds for the Thirty Meter Telescope planned for Maunakea on Hawaiʻi Island is a setback for the project. The Conversation talked to Hawaiʻi County Mayor Kimo Alameda and two community members about their reactions to the latest development.