Kamehameha Schools

An art major in her 3rd year at BYU, Leia Aki comes from a long line of musicians. On her visit home this winter, the Kamehameha Schools-Kapālama alum helped the students of the Honolulu Harp Ensemble, and played the harp in her church. Aki talked about college life as well as how she made the decision to attend BYU in Provo over other top Universities.

The more than $4 billion global settlement for victims of the Maui wildfires was announced in August to great fanfare. But months later, its status hangs in the balance because of a lawsuit filed by insurance companies. HPR’s Maddie Bender reports on the key legal issue that could hinder Maui’s ability to recover.

The Conversation spoke with a Keauhou resident who would be impacted by the Keauhou Bay Management Plan in several ways. Manu Powers is the regent and president of the Daughters of Hawaiʻi. She also co-owns a snorkeling adventure company.

The Honolulu City Council is seeking community feedback on development plans for the city's urban core; Reef systems in protected areas are showing strong health metrics

Kamehameha Schools' proposed Keauhou Bay Management Plan includes many upgrades and aims to reorganize some of the area's activities. But as with any proposed development or change in our islands, some disagree with the proposal. We heard from an environmental attorney who has reservations about the proposal.

The new proposed management plan for Keauhou Bay on Hawaiʻi Island is creating waves in the community. We heard from Kamehameha Schools, which owns much of the land there and hopes to upgrade the area.

Nearly 20 years ago, the book "Broken Trust" shared an account of what led to the overhaul of the Bishop Estate, now known as Kamehameha Schools. Retired University of Hawaiʻi law professor Randy Roth and Louise Kealiʻiloma King Lanzilotti discussed what can happen when people find the courage to speak up. The Conversation's Catherine Cruz has more.

Bassist Jacob Evans just completed his 3rd year in the Popular Music Performance Program at the USC Thornton School of Music. With an acceptance rate of less than 5%, Evansʻ major is one of the most popular and competitive music programs in the country. The Kamehameha Schools Kapalama alum shares his experiences with the admissions process and his life at USC.

The One ʻOhana fund is a $175 million settlement program for families of the 101 people who were killed in last year’s Maui wildfires, or for people who were hospitalized and severely injured from the disaster.

Teenage musician Kamahaʻo Haumea-Thronas is talented beyond his years with a bright future ahead. Speaking to The Conversation, he shared why it's important to carry on the legacy of his kūpuna through mele Hawaiʻi.