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James Haley, author of Captive Paradise: A History of Hawaii, talked about the life of musician, composer, and author Liliuokalani, the last Queen of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Mr. Haley also told…

The Territory of Hawaii became the 50th state in August 1959. In her book Gateway State, Sarah Miller-Davenport explains the role Hawaii -- with its Asian-majority population -- played in…

Hawaii Governor David Ige (D) delivered the state of the state address in Honolulu. He talked about the island’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and said that because of the pandemic,…

Resting in the waters of Pearl Harbor, where the events that brought the United States into World War II took place, the USS Missouri represents the final moments of the conflict. Meghan Rathbun gave a tour…

Hawaii Governor David Ige (D) delivered his state of the state address to lawmakers in Honolulu. He outlined his priorities for the legislative session, which include reducing homelessness,…

Johnson County Community College Professor Tai Edwards taught a class about the expansion of the United States during the Spanish-American War and the acquisition of Hawaii. She examined…

Ken Inouye highlighted for Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye’s personal book collection held at the University of Hawaii at West O’ahu. He reflected on his father’s interest in such topics as from World War II…

Hawaii Governor David Ige (D) delivered his annual State of the State address to lawmakers in Honolulu. He outlined his top legislative priorities which included education investment,…

Along the north shore of the island of Oahu is Waimea Valley, an area of cultural and religious significance to native Hawaiians. Ka’ulamealani Diamond gave a tour of this area known as the "Valley of the…

Ka’iulani Murphy, apprentice navigator with the Polynesian Voyaging Society, shared the legacy of voyaging and how the Hōkūle’a voyage canoe marked a generation of renewal for Hawai’i's indigenous people.…

In his book, Eddie Would Go, author Stuart Coleman shared the life of legendary native Hawaiian surfer Eddie Aikau. C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their “2018 LCV Cities…

Sydney Iaukea, author of, The Queen and I: A Story of Dispossessions and Reconnections in Hawaii, used Curtis Iaukea’s memoires to explore the life of the Kingdom of Hawaii’s last ruling monarch, Queen…

Author Chad Blair explored Hawaii’s past and present through the lens of race and ethnicity, labor, politics, the Hawaiian sovereignty movement, Honolulu’s homeless crisis, the role of the U.S. military, and…

Hawaii State Senate Majority Leader J. Kalani English (D-7th District) gave a tour of the State Capitol. Senator English talked about the process of Hawaii’s statehood and its complicated relationship with…

C-SPAN visited Hawaii to learn about the history and literary life of the community.

Candidates in Hawaii’s Senate race, incumbent Senator Mazie Hirono (D) and challenger Ron Curtis (R), met for a debate.

Hawaii gubernatorial candidates, Governor David Ige (D) and challenger Andria Tupola (R), met for a debate at KI-TV studios in Honolulu.

Honolulu’s Rail Transit project is the largest public works project in Hawaii’s history. It is a 20-mile long rapid transit system intended to help address growing traffic congestion on the island of Oahu.…

This U.S. Army “Big Picture” episode profiles the 50th state when it was still a territory, and looks at soldier life for the Army and National Guard, and work and leisure activity of…

Civil Beat staff writer Marcel Honoré explained disenfranchisement felt by Native Hawaiians and the origins of this sentiment, which he says dates back to the overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1893.…