Hawaii Storytellers: Kolby Moser Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaii Storytellers: Kolby Moser

The filmmaker shares stories from her childhood and long lineage in Kaʻu — and tells us about a special discovery her family made while researching their moʻokuʻauhau, or genealogy.

Kahoolawe Holds Lessons For Maui

Kahoolawe Holds Lessons For Maui

Restoration efforts there could offer clues for people working to control runoff on Maui’s burn scars.

Meet Naka Nathaniel: Your Connection To News That Matters

Meet Naka Nathaniel: Your Connection To News That Matters

You’ll be seeing a lot more of Naka as we look to introduce you to wavemakers in Hawaii and Civil Beat staff.

Hawaii Storytellers: Taurie Kinoshita David Croxford

Hawaii Storytellers: Taurie Kinoshita

As an award-winning theatre director, Taurie Kinoshita shares how performing arts changed her life.

Hawaii Storytellers: Keli‘i Kotubetey David Croxford

Hawaii Storytellers: Keli‘i Kotubetey

The Paepae O Heeia co-founder explains how this Hawaiian mo‘olelo is relevant to his work as a food cultivator.

Hawaii Storytellers: Ku‘ulani Keohokalole David Croxford

Hawaii Storytellers: Ku‘ulani Keohokalole

Moving from Hawaii to New York City showed this local girl how to create a home and form a community far from Kaneohe.

Hawaii Storytellers: Liko Hoe David Croxford

Hawaii Storytellers: Liko Hoe

A story about his family’s business, Waiahole Poi Factory, and its roots in Hawaiian culture and community.