Located just down the road from O‘ahu’s famous big wave surfing spot sits Waimea Valley. This tranquil paradise has more than 5,000 documented types of tropical and subtropical plants that include native Hawaiian plants and endangered species. It also provides hands-on volunteer opportunities for many residents and visitors.

In 2018 Tyrone Montayre purchased 330 acres of conservation land and founded Protect & Preserve Hawai‘i, a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring the native habitat of lower Pia Valley. He faced a daunting journey, but in the end, he says it’s been a rewarding one.

In 2017, I had the privilege of meeting Clarence “Boogie” Kahilihiwa, aka Uncle Boogie. He was the first person with Hansen’s Disease whom I had ever interviewed. Upon meeting, Uncle Boogie shared a big, friendly smile, stretched out his hand, and with his uniquely raspy voice, said, “Aloha!”

The Hawai‘i Abolition Collective is dedicated to the abolition of the prison industrial complex and all systems of violence that promote punishment rather than the collective abundance and thriving as a community.

The excitement of exploring new and different places leads to an appreciation for what can be found at home.

Managing Director Donna Blanchard tells us how the theater is pushing forward through the age of COVID and beyond.

This ongoing series provides a glimpse into how people living outside of Hawai’i have been dealing with COVID-19 from then to now. This one comes to us from Illinois.

This ongoing series provides a glimpse into how people living outside of Hawai’i have been dealing with COVID-19 from then to now. This one comes to us from California.