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Tokuda and Case vote against cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid
On Friday, both of Hawaiʻi’s US House representatives voted against a $9 billion spending cut package that rolls back previously approved federal funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
‘Kīpuni Aloha No Maui’ Live Statewide Broadcast Wins National Award
Akakū Maui Community Media, along with sister access stations ‘Ōlelo on Oahu, Hō’ike on Kaua’i and Nā Leo on Hawai’i Island, won two Hometown Media Awards at the Alliance for Community Media national conference in San Jose, California in late June, for a collaborative effort to broadcast a statewide vigil following the Aug. 8. 2023 Maui wildfires.
Maui Land & Pineapple CEO Race Randle named vice chair at Trust for Public Land; Kaʻiulani Sodaro named chair
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. CEO, Race Randle was named Hawaiʻi Board Vice Chair of the Trust for Public Land. The announcement also included the appointment of Kaʻiulani Sodaro to the role of Board Chair of the Trust for Public Land. She also has ties to Maui with previous roles at Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and Pūlama Lānaʻi.
Maui’s Ashley Takitani Leahey joins Maui Land & Pineapple Company
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. today announced the appointment of Ashley Takitani Leahey as Vice President of Community Development, effective Aug. 1, 2023. In her new role, Takitani Leahy will work with new CEO, Race Randle, to advance a fresh vision for growing the company’s positive impact on Maui. She will manage the Maui […]
Award-winning “Waterman” film streams for free through June 14 on PBS
The film “Waterman” featuring the legendary Duke Paoa Kahanamoku is available for free live streaming on PBSHawaii.org , pbs.org and the PBS app through June 14.
Maui Public Libraries Host August Events
A variety of events will be presented at public libraries on Maui in August including: family movie night, a dramatic reading and the screening of a documentary
3 Maui Students Selected for PBS News Hour’s Reporting Lab
Maui High School juniors Zoe Whitney and Giel Marie Tolentino will join John Fabella of Maui Waena Intermediate School as participants in the SRL Academy in June and July, 2015.
Maui HS Story on Campus Safety to Air on PBS NewsHour
A story on campus safety produced by students at Maui High School, will air on tonight’s PBS NewsHour, airing 6:30 p.m. on PBS Hawaiʻi. ***View the segment online at this LINK.
Seabury Student’s Work with Assistance Dogs Spotlighted on HIKI NŌ
Peterson, who has volunteered her time training assistance dogs since she was 10 years old, is now a senior at Seabury Hall on Maui.
Leslie Wilcox Honored with International Women’s Award
Wilcox was among eight winners recognized on Friday by the International Women’s Forum, during a global leadership conference held in Vancouver, Canada.
Maui Waena Participates in National Video Program
Finished videos from participating schools will be reviewed by the network, with a select few to air nationally during the coming year. With school back in session, Suzuki said work will soon begin on video reports to be produced by students focusing on immigration, poverty and education.
Baldwin HS Wins HIKI NŌ Newswriting Award
The Maui students produced a story highlighting how residents and businesses on Maui are coping with the island’s plastic bag ban.
Conversation with Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin Televised
Poet Laureate, W.S. Merwin shares his thoughts on creativity, conservation and communication in a conversation from his home on Maui.
Na Mele:Emma Veary at Halekulani
Emma Veary, the Golden Voice of Hawaii, revisits the golden age of Waikiki in a one of a kind performance, set to air June 5 on PBS Hawaii.
VIDEO: Leslie Wilcox on Maui with PBS Hawai’i
More than 50 schools, nine of them from Maui, are registered to participate in HIKI NO this year, the first statewide student news network in the nation.
