Aloha mai kākou,
There are certain sounds that stay with us as we get older — music that met us in our younger years and still brings comfort today. For many across Hawaiʻi and beyond, Henry Kapono’s voice and songs will forever be a huge part of that feeling.
This June, during our pledge drive, we are proud to share a special Nā Mele featuring Henry at Halekulani’s House Without A Key. It premieres on-air and online Sunday, June 7 at 7 pm. For more than 50 years, Henry’s lyrics, distinct vocals and unforgettable style have been woven into beach days, graduation nights, backyard gatherings and long summer evenings. His voice continues to connect us today, reminding us how powerful it is when someone and something local and trusted becomes part of our story year after year.
That’s also the story of PBS Hawaiʻi. For 60 years, this station has been shaped by the people of our islands. Even in a year of real change, including the loss of federal funding, our mission has remained clear. We are here to educate, to inform and to share Hawaiʻi’s stories with care and intention.
Your support keeps that mission strong and allows us to remain independent and community focused. Because of you, keiki continue to learn from PBS programs. Locally storytelling through programs like Nā Mele, Home is Here, HIKI NŌ, INSIGHTS on PBS Hawaiʻi and KĀKOU: Hawaiʻi’s Town Hall continues to reflect who we are as an island community. These programs endure because Hawaiʻi believes in the value of public media and importance of keeping local voices on the air, and now, online.
This milestone year feels like a natural point of renewal — a moment to honor what has brought us to this place and to focus on the future we continue to build together. I invite you to join us on June 7, enjoy Henry’s performance and support the work that keeps local stories, our stories, alive. Your generosity ensures that PBS Hawaiʻi remains a strong, independent and reliable resource for generations to come.
Mahalo for standing with us. Your trust allows us to do what we do.
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With aloha and gratitude,
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Ron Mizutani
President and CEO
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Legacy and traditions are dominant themes in this month’s episode of Home is Here.
Deep ties to sumo shape the rising generation at Aloha State Sumo Association. Young athletes learn discipline, technique and mindset hoping to follow in the footsteps of those who have gone before.
At Hoʻomau Fire Academy, aspiring firefighters go through rigorous training and mentorship as they prepare for careers in public service. The nonprofit program not only builds physical readiness, but confidence as well.
On Lānaʻi, the Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center ensures that cultural practices and traditions remain a part of daily life. The center preserves and perpetuates the rich history of the island through community engagement and hands-on programs.
Don’t miss this brand new episode of Home is Here on Wednesday, June 24 at 7:30 pm.
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There are several big races across Hawaiʻi, including governor and lieutenant governor. Voters on Kauaʻi and Maui will decide on mayoral races, and both Hawaiʻi seats in the U.S. House will also be on the ballot. All 51 seats in the State House and more than half the seats in the State Senate are up for election, as well. All County Council seats in Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi and Maui Counties are up for election, along with four of the nine seats on the Honolulu City Council.
PBS Hawaiʻi will feature candidates in several contests in the months leading up to the primary election, Saturday, August 8 and the general election, Tuesday, November 3.
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Keeper of the Bay documents Cindi Punihaole’s tireless work to preserve Kahalu‘u Bay along the Kona Coast of the Big Island, which has been damaged by visitors. The film highlights her efforts to blend Hawaiian cultural practices with scientific data to foster marine conservation.
The Emmy-award winning series Reel Wāhine of Hawai‘i returns with six more profiles of women who have made or are making an impact in the local filmmaking industry. The fifth film in the series delves into the personal journeys of the featured artists and offers a profound understanding of their artistic visions.
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National Program Highlights
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FACING THE WIND follows women whose lives are irrevocably changed by their husbands’ diagnoses with Lewy body dementia (LBD), a widespread but little-known condition. They bond over their shared challenges as they rise to the demands of caregiving. Pictured is Carla Preyer with her husband, Patrick, who suffers from LBD.
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WIRED FOR CONNECTION shows how scientists are beginning to link companionship to a range of benefits, both physical and mental: lower blood pressure, stronger immunity, reduced dementia risk, better sleep and longer life. Meet leading researchers blending insights from biology, sociology, neuroscience and psychology.
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PATIENCE is back with Season 2, as Patience Evans (Ella Maisy Purvis, pictured), a woman with autism, who works in the Criminal Records Office, helps tackle crimes in York, England. When new detective Frankie Monroe joins the squad, there’s initially tension but soon she and Patience to work as a team.
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GRANTCHESTER ON MASTERPIECE returns for its final season. In the momentous summer of 1963, Alphy reconnects with his estranged mother and questions his faith. Geordie faces a promotion that could end his crime-solving partnership with Alphy. The entire Grantchester family must face love, loss and forgiveness one last time.
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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 significant anniversary, we are laying the foundation for the next 60 years and beyond. We welcome you to join us on this journey and kindly ask for your support. Mahalo!
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Mahalo nui loa to the following sponsors for helping to commemorate 60 years of storytelling at PBS Hawaiʻi: Olson Trust, Stupski Foundation, HEI, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Kamehameha Schools, Kualoa Ranch and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. The generosity and support of local businesses, organizations, charitable trusts and viewers like you make it possible for PBS Hawaiʻi to continue sharing the stories of our community.
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