For decades, stories of influential Hawaiian musicians have remained tucked away in the annals of history. 🗞️ However, in recent years, efforts in Hawaiʻi and on the continent have focused on digitizing newspapers and making them accessible online, uncovering firsthand accounts that illustrate the remarkable impact and prolific contributions of these early Hawaiian pioneers. D. Kauwila Mahi, folks arts coordinator at PAʻI Foundation, explains how nūpepa Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian language newspapers,

Please join us for a panel discussion, sponsored by the Honolulu City Council and the Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts, on the political history of Native Hawaiians on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m. This discussion will explore the history of Native Hawaiian engagement at the state, federal, and international levels of government, while also elaborating funding and legal threats facing our Native Hawaiian community and pathways forward. | ʻŌiwi TV

4.8K views · 195 reactions | Paige Okamura explains how mele preserves Hawaiian culture and history — it’s a vehicle that carries down the knowledge. Learn more by watching “Puʻuwai Haokila: The Story of How Hawaiʻi Shaped Modern Music” on YouTube. Sponsored by @dawsonohana, @kamehamehaschools and @servcopacific #pbshawaii #puuwaihaokila #hawaiianhistorymonth | PBS Hawai‘i | Facebook