History

On today's program, we're revisiting stories of those who left their homelands to start new lives in Hawaiʻi.

A Native Hawaiian nonprofit has successfully preserved Hawaiʻi Island land for generations to come. ‘Anaeho‘omalu Kapalaoa, a 27-acre plot of land in Waikoloa Resort, will now be permanently protected by Nā ‘Ōiwi O Pu‘uanahulu, a Native Hawaiian descendant-led nonprofit.

Maura Okamoto, of the Friends of the East-West Center, discusses why community relationships are important as the center marks its 65th year; HPR's Laura Dux reports on the annual tradition of the Okinawan summer picnic

This year marks 125 years since the first record of Okinawan immigration in Hawaiʻi, and celebrations are taking place throughout the year to commemorate the issei, or first generation of immigrants. HPR’s Laura Dux reports on the annual tradition of the Okinawan summer picnic here in Hawaiʻi.

The Hawaiian art of feather making that nearly went extinct has been a centerpiece for the new Apple TV+ series "Chief of War." At the opening premiere of the historical drama, many of the actors – like Jason Momoa – were seen wearing the prestigious feathered cape, known as ‘ahu ‘ula. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on the revival of the art form.

A Virginia-based group, with no ties to Hawai‘i, has launched a website criticizing Kamehameha Schools' admission policy for students with Native Hawaiian ancestry. The anti-affirmative action nonprofit Students for Fair Admissions won major cases against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina over their affirmative admissions programs.

University of Hawaiʻi assistant professor Cynthia Greywolf spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about the link between historical trauma and addiction.

The Robinson family owns a total of 100,000 acres of land. This includes the entire island of Niʻihau, where a handful of residents live and work under secretive conditions. The Conversation spoke to freelance investigative reporter Guthrie Scrimgeour about his recent story.

Alphie Garcia, a technical advisor on the project, said almost 4 in 10 webpages can disappear within about 10 years, and 1 in 5 posts on social media platforms can disappear within months.

In 1885, royal Hawaiian brothers were studying at a military school in California. There, they introduced a sport known as "surfboard swimming." The Princes of Surf exhibit tells what happened next.