Russell Subiono
Director of Programming & Content DevelopmentRussell Subiono has been with Hawaiʻi Public Radio since 2019. Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, he’s spent the last decade working in local film, TV and radio. He got his start at HPR as a production assistant on The Conversation from 2016-2017. Prior to his return, he spent two years as a producer at KITV4 Island News, where he oversaw Hawaiʻi’s only hour-long evening broadcast.
He served as HPR’s Fund Drive Producer for two years before returning to The Conversation as executive producer. He is also the voice behind HPR's first narrative podcast, This Is Our Hawaiʻi. In the moments when he’s not working at the station, you can find him visiting donut shops, making top-5 lists, and developing comedy videos that never get made. Contact him at rsubiono@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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HPR is celebrating Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian language month, with a concert series. Hi’ikua will bookend the series. The Conversation talked with band members Kamuela Kimokeo, Blake Leoiki-Haili and Kalehua Krug. -
Adm. Sam Paparo calls on U.S. allies to refocus on rising threats from China, North Korea, and Russia; Local authors and musicians celebrating Hawaiian language month with HPR -
The song pays tribute to the victims of the 2023 Lahaina wildfires. The music video features sweeping shots of Maui vistas and behind-the-scenes video of local musicians recording the track. Among the featured artists are John Cruz and Willie Nelson’s son, Lukas. -
The latest eruption at Kīlauea's summit has been paused since Saturday — but a new play explores how an impending volcanic eruption can strain family relationships and reveal a generational divide. The Conversation talked with retired attorney and veteran actor Allan Okubo, who plays Wally in the production "Southernmost." -
State lawmakers' react to Gov. Green's State of the State address; Professor Rudy Guevarra Jr., author of "Aloha Compadre: Latinx in Hawaiʻi," discusses the response to a hit new song by Bad Bunny about Hawaiʻi's history of colonization -
It’s not uncommon for conservationists to wear more than one hat. But Nate Dube, the manager of the Oʻahu Invasive Species Committee, has an unusual side hustle. He’s also a professional wrestler. The Conversation talked with Dube about how he incorporates his day job into his night hobby and his next match. -
Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 Administrator Martha Guzman discusses Hawaiʻi projects and Trump's return to the White House; Pro wrestler "The Naturalist" brings the fight to save Hawaiʻi's ecosystems into the ring -
HPR shares the latest on the six patients who were transported to an Arizona facility for treatment after the New Year's Eve firework blast; A new exhibit showcases the artistry of Swiss posters -
Bryson Chun, who is from Windward Oʻahu, contributed to the screenplay of "Moana 2." The Conversation talked to Chun about his experience working on the film. -
Maui County has released a long-term recovery plan; Native Hawaiian filmmaker Bryson Chun talks about his experience working on "Moana 2"
