Russell Subiono

Hawaiian author and local TikTok personality Shay Kauwe talks about her debut urban fantasy novel, "The King Spell," and her social media presence.

Emmy-nominated actor Takehiro Hira talks about his journey as an actor and his experience moving to and living in Hawaiʻi.

HPR speaks with Oʻahu-based Kūmau Productions co-owner Ty Sanga about his work on the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi language version of "Moana 2."

The new film "The Wrecking Crew" is the latest big-budget production set in the islands. But does it signal a return of film and television productions to the state?

News anchor and filmmaker David Ono spoke with HPR’s Russell Subiono about his multimedia documentary on the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion called “Defining Courage.”

The World Surf League recently completed its 2025 Women’s Championship Tour, and two Hawaiʻi women finished in the top five. HPR’s Russell Subiono introduces us to the 20-year-old Oʻahu native who finished fifth in the standings.

Join Russell Subiono and Mehana Makaʻinaʻi for HPR’s new podcast, Feathers and Fire. They’ll take a closer look at every episode of the new Apple TV+ series, "Chief of War." Plus, special guests will share their behind-the-scenes stories. Listen to the pre-show episode on July 31 and then regular episodes release on Saturdays starting Aug. 2, wherever you get your podcasts.

U.S. Army officer Patrick Naughton Jr. recently published his first book, "Born from War: A Soldier’s Quest to Understand Vietnam, Iraq, and the Generational Impact of Conflict." Naughton grew up in Hilo. His father grew up in Mānoa. But growing up in Hawaiʻi isn’t the only parallel the two share.

Many know our islands as a melting pot of cultures — people have been making their way here for centuries. But I bet no transplant has made light of his move to our islands quite like Adam Palya. He's the creator of the light-hearted and humorous web series, "Haole Do It."

HPR is celebrating Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian language month, with a concert series. Hi’ikua will bookend the series. The Conversation talked with band members Kamuela Kimokeo, Blake Leoiki-Haili and Kalehua Krug.