Derrick Malama

The hurricane is expected move close to the state late Monday. Storm surge, wind and rain will impact the state early next week, particularly for Kauaʻi County.

Kiribati could be close to amending its constitution to stop future governments from switching diplomatic recognition back to Taiwan. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

A legal environmental team is working with a group in Hawaiʻi to sue the U.S. government over an issue in the Pacific Islands. They want to stop the Trump Administrationʻs plan to auction off sections of water surrounding American Samoa for potential deep-sea mining. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

As Hawaiʻi continues to clean up in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala, several countries in the South Pacific are dealing with drought as a result of the climate pattern of El Niño. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Listen to Derrick Malama's 2010 interview with two renowned musicians: Jeff Peterson and Amy Hanaiali‘i. They talk about collaborating on an album with an all-star line-up of slack key masters.

The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State recently met with the Solomon Islands Prime Minister to discuss deepening ties. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Derrick Malama features his 2014 studio session with David Kawika Kahiapo. He talks about recording 70 albums and learning slack key from the one and only Gabby “Pops” Pahinui.

One of the smallest nations in the world announced plans to establish an embassy in Israel.

Derrick Malama shares his 2009 interview with Natalie Ai Kamauu. She talks about her journey from Miss Aloha Hula to a career as an award-winning musician.

How fast could you climb a coconut tree? There's a new record in the event — part of a famous sports festival held in Tahiti. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.