History

Author Hampton Sides spoke with HPR’s Bill Dorman about the legacy of Captain James Cook in his book titled “The Wide Wide Sea."

Retired Judge Karen Radius, Judge Dyan Medeiros and supervisor Valerie Lazo share the successes of Hawaiʻi's Girls Court; Author Hampton Sides revisits the story of James Cook in the New York Times bestseller "The Wide Wide Sea"

Mehanaokalā Hind and her students are one of five hālau that performed the Kumulipo at ʻIolani Palace on Sunday to honor Queen Liliʻuokalani’s legacy. She translated the chant into English while imprisoned after the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

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.