Native Hawaiian

“Kūkini” tells the story of the invasion of Maui at the time of King Kamehameha through the eyes of Maui warriors.

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.

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.

The Conversation spoke to John De Fries, executive director of the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, about the National Science Foundation's cuts to the proposed Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea.

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.

Disney’s “Moana 2" will hold casting later this year for the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi dub of the animated sequel.

Kaila Chung’s love for hula started with the desire to learn one dance for an event. After nearly 11 years dancing hula, Chung is now the director of her own hui in Louisville. HPR contributor Betsy Brown has more.

Disney’s long-awaited live-action version of “Lilo & Stitch” is out now in theaters. But viewers might notice some changes from the 2002 animated film. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.