Aloha mai kākou,
Hawaiʻi’s high cost of living isn’t just something people talk about at the Capitol or on the news. It is a daily reality for people we know and love, shaping decisions, sacrifices and hopes for the future.
At PBS Hawaiʻi, we carry those stories with us. And we know we’re not alone in wanting a future where more of us can breathe a little easier. That’s why our next KĀKOU: Hawaiʻi’s Town Hall will focus on Creating a Hawaiʻi We Can Afford.
This crisis didn’t happen overnight and no single idea or organization will fix it. But we believe in the power of honest conversation grounded in respect, lived experience and a willingness to look beyond what’s familiar and recognize what may be uncomfortable.
We are bringing together voices from across Hawaiʻi to talk openly about what’s happening, what’s possible and how we move forward together. This isn’t about pointing fingers. It’s about listening with care, sharing what we’re seeing in our own communities and exploring ideas that might help us chart a better path.
I hope you’ll join us on Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 pm. Your experiences and your perspective matter, and they belong in this conversation.
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Ron Mizutani
President and CEO
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Home is Here showcases how passion, perseverance and purpose keep history alive in unique works of art and restoration.
Kauaʻi’s Desmond Thain bridges traditional technique with modern artistry in his masterful work creating gyotaku, or fish prints. The ancient Japanese art form started in the 1800s as a way for fishermen to record the size and species of their catch.
A chance encounter with a local shop owner and the unwavering support and patience of her parents presented artist and designer Jana Lam with an opportunity that put her on a path to success. Today, her handmade approach and vibrant and playful textile prints are making a global splash.
For more than half a century, railroads helped shape life across our islands. The Hawaiian Railway Society is dedicated to preserving Hawaiʻi’s railroad history, restoring vintage locomotives and running the only operating historic railway in Hawaiʻi.
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National Program Highlights
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Attention drama lovers: we got you! This month, CALL THE MIDWIFE heads into Season 15 (!) as a new era dawns for Nonatus House with the rise of the Women’s Liberation movement in the UK. Next, THE FORSYTES ON MASTERPIECE debuts, full of desire, ambition and betrayal as a wealthy family’s generations are torn between tradition and the pursuit of love in this epic Victorian-era drama. Then catch THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO ON MASTERPIECE, a new retelling of the story of Edmond Dantès, falsely accused of treason and imprisoned on the eve of his wedding, who escapes and reinvents himself as the Count in this tale of revenge and redemption.
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COOKING WITH LEGENDS unites award-winning chefs Ming Tsai and Rick Bayless to share recipes and dish on their inspirations. They take a field trip to Chicago’s Lao Peng You for dumplings and to the Frontera Grill for more food, drink and stories.
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HENRY DAVID THOREAU is the latest short series by executive producer Ken Burns. Thoreau, author of Walden and Civil Disobedience, helped define modern environmentalism and nonviolent resistance. His words still resonate today as humanity struggles to live in harmony with nature and each other.
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Celebrating 60 Years of Storytelling in Hawaiʻi
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This year, PBS Hawaiʻi celebrates an extraordinary milestone — 60 years of storytelling in Hawaiʻi. To mark this anniversary, we are saying mahalo with a new thank-you gift that looks back — and celebrates how far we’ve come. This limited edition T-shirt features a throwback Hawaiʻi Public Television logo from 1975. The design depicts two aliʻi, representing the two stations, KHET on Oʻahu and KMEB on Maui, coming together to form a third image through optical illusion: a Hawaiian petroglyph of a warrior. Unified within a screen, the design honors both innovation and Hawaiʻi’s cultural roots and reminds us that public media in Hawaiʻi has always been about connection across islands, technologies and generations. You can celebrate with us and receive this special gift by making a donation at pbshawaii.org. Thank you for being a part of PBS Hawaiʻi’s past and present — and for helping us share the stories still waiting to be told.
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This month’s brand new ALANUI MELE introduces us to Christopher Rojas, known as Creed Chameleon, an independent hip-hop artist born and raised in Waipahu, Central Oʻahu. He released his first album in 2005 and has shared stages with Atmosphere, MURS and Conway the Machine. Now based in Las Vegas, he founded DOTWAV, a crew of Hawaiʻi-born artists securing record deals and commercial opportunities.
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ʻONO! HAWAIʻI’S FOOD CULTURE
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ʻONO! Hawaiʻi’s Food Culture takes us (and our tastebuds) on a culinary journey back in time and into our communities to showcase foods with a special connection to Hawaiʻi. As we look ahead, we want to know what you want to see on our “menu” in future episodes. Share your ideas with us via email at social@pbshawaii.org and make sure to enjoy all our ʻONO! episodes on our YouTube channel and pbshawaii.org.
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Stream your favorite PBS shows and create your perfect watchlist by downloading the free PBS App. Looking for early access or to catch up on a previous season? Become a PBS Hawaiʻi member with a gift of $5 a month and get more with your PBS Hawaiʻi Passport.
And if you are already eligible and haven’t yet, activate your PBS Hawaiʻi Passport today!
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PBS Hawaiʻi is celebrating a milestone in 2026 — 60 years of storytelling. In many cultures, 60 is symbolic, a time of reflection and renewal. As we mark this milestone, we are laying the foundation for the next 60 years and beyond and welcome you to join us on this journey and kindly ask for your support.
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