For those of us who make Hawai’i our home, we know that our lives aren't as carefree as pictures depict it to be. Yet, we are lucky. We’re raised in a glorious mix of cultures, learning early on that while we aren’t all the same, we share a bond that’s uniquely ours. On this episode of Outside Hawaiʻi, we celebrate the power of community, rooted in respect and aloha. Even in challenging times, our diversity remains our greatest strength. Whether we’re nourishing the land and sea through indigenous wisdom or building bridges across borders, we show the world that aloha always prevails. This episode is enriched by the support of the Kupu Malu program, The Nature Conservancy, Hawaiʻi Land Trust, and the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans. Outside Hawaiʻi is a program of the Mālama Learning Center, a non-profit organization based in Hawaiʻi. Contact us at info@malamalearningcenter.org or see our website at www.malamalearningcenter.org. Copyright 2026

In recent years, resilience has become a central theme in our vocabulary, helping us weather a global pandemic and a rising tide of environmental challenges. It’s a vital tool we rely on every day. On this episode, we hear the story of Hui o Waʻa Kaulua, the group dedicated to double-hulled voyaging canoes. Based in Maui, the Hui preserves the legacy of voyaging through education. Though the Lāhaina fire destroyed most of their physical assets, it bolstered their resolve to rebuild their beloved community.  We extend special thanks to the Hui o Waʻa Kaulua for sharing their incredible and inspirational story with us. Outside Hawaiʻi is a program of the Mālama Learning Center, a non-profit organization based in Hawaiʻi. Contact us at info@malamalearningcenter.org or see our website at www.malamalearningcenter.org. Copyright 2026

Youʻve likely heard the famous ʻōlelo noʻeau: Kūlia i ka nuʻu – strive for the summit. This proverb does more than simply encourage people – it inspires them to reach their highest potential. This core belief actively drives those who do work in and for the ʻāina. On this episode of Outside Hawai'i, we explore key ʻāina projects that shape our future. We visit the Mālama Learning Center on leeward Oʻahu to see how they drive ʻāina-based education. Then, we cross the island where a major collaboration emerges at Maunawili and Kawainui. Finally, we examine the Green Fee's benefits, made possible by new legislation. We extend special thanks to the Marisla Fund of the Hawai’i Community Foundation, Kupu Malu program, and Hawai’i Land Trust for their support of this episode. Outside Hawaiʻi is a program of the Mālama Learning Center, a non-profit organization based in Hawaiʻi. Contact us at info@malamalearningcenter.org or see our website at www.malamalearningcenter.org. Copyright 2025

Before widespread development in the 1960s, the large, thriving ahupuaʻa of Maunalua provided valuable resources from the forested mountains to the bay's rich fishing grounds. Though commonly called Hawai’i Kai today, the area’s traditional name and resources are rebounding. On this episode of Outside Hawaiʻi, we explore Maunalua Bay, a vital conservation area in urban southeast Oʻahu. We join DLNR’s Division of Aquatic Resources to understand the bay's critical role as an estuary and fishery, and meet with non-profit groups dedicated to protecting this precious area for future generations. We extend special thanks to the Harold K. L. Castle Foundation, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, and the community champions of Maunalua for supporting this episode. Outside Hawaiʻi is a program of the Mālama Learning Center, a non-profit organization based in Hawaiʻi. Contact us at info@malamalearningcenter.org or see our website at www.malamalearningcenter.org. Copyright 2025

Kūpuna are elders, like grandparents and people wise with lived experiences. They can also be plants and animals that serve as living elders. Our kūpuna are connections to essential stories and traditions that are honored and passed down. On this episode of Outside Hawaiʻi, we honor our kūpuna, our cherished elders. We’ll visit Molokai to witness how residents revere the sacred niu and learn how to stop the destructive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle. Then we’ll meet Uncle Black Hoʻohuli, a respected elder in Nānākuli.  The Molokaʻi Niu videos were produced by Matt Yamashita of Quazifilms Media and the Oʻahu Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Awareness and Uncle Black Hoʻohuli videos were produced by Ryan Ishii of Street Cinema. We mahalo the Kaulunani program of the Department of Land & Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for supporting this episode. A special mahalo to the generous donors who contributed toward preserving the legacy of our kūpuna. Outside Hawaiʻi is a program of Mālama Learning Center, a non-profit organization based in Hawaiʻi. Contact us at: info@malamalearningcenter.org or see our website at: www.malamalearningcenter.org. Copyright 2025

In these unpredictable times when it feels like chaos swirls around us, we reflect on the saying, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” On todayʻs show, weʻll explore the power of Hoʻomau, or perseverance. Weʻll join a program for Waiʻanae youth, providing a safe space centered on ʻāina-based learning. We'll catch up with the legendary Hōkūle‘a on her Moananuiākea voyage, and share a timeless moʻolelo about courage.   We mahalo the many groups who supported this episode, including the Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu program, Polynesian Voyaging Society, and Olu Kai. Outside Hawai'i is a program of Mālama Learning Center, a non-profit organization based in Hawaiʻi. Contact us at: info@malamalearningcenter.org or see our website at: www.malamalearningcenter.org. copyright 2025

Itʻs our privilege to spotlight a treasured place that symbolizes the deep kinship between land, sea, and the Hawaiian people – a designated World Heritage Site that is valuable to all of humanity. On this episode of Outside Hawaiʻi, weʻll transport you to Papahānaumokuākea – the northernmost part of the Hawaiian archipelago. This is a world where vibrant coral reefs, abundant marine life, and countless seabirds thrive. It’s a puʻuhonua, or refuge, for both people and nature. We mahalo the many groups and individuals who supported this episode, including NOAA, Papahānaumokuākea Marine Debris Project, Kimmie Tavares, and Nā Kama Kai. As weʻve only touched on the wonders of this incredible place, please go to papahanaumokuakea,gov to learn more. Outside Hawaiʻi is a program of Mālama Learning Center, a non-profit conservation education organization based in Hawaiʻi. Contact us at: info@malamalearningcenter.org. Help us share more stories about Hawaiʻis culture and environment by making a tax deductible donation to Mālama Learning Center via www.malamalearningcenter.org. Copyright 2025

While negative news often dominates our airwaves and screens, we want you to know that countless positive actions to mālama Hawaiʻi are taking place quietly across our islands every day. On this episode of Outside Hawai'i, we bring you powerful stories of ʻāina restoration. We'll journey to Honua’ula, Maui, where relationships between people and place are deepened through preserving cultural practices. Weʻll learn how hands-on education prevents wildfires, and discover the skill of four-legged friends in advancing forest conservation.  We thank the Mākena Golf and Beach Club and the Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society for their support of this episode.  Outside Hawai'i is a program of Mālama Learning Center, a non-profit organization committed to inspiring communities to care for Hawai’i by perpetuating conservation, culture and sustainability through education. Learn more at: www.malamalearningcenter.org.

Hawaiian fishponds, or loko iʻa, once provided abundant resources that fed entire communities. With the passage of time, they faced not only disrepair, but also invasive species, both on land and in the water. On this episode of Outside Hawaiʻi, we'll explore two ancient Hawaiian fishponds, each with its own story of challenges and restoration. We'll visit Heʻeia Fishpond in Kāneʻohe Bay to witness efforts to control aquatic invasive species. Then we're off to Maui's Kapoho Fishpond where work has begun to rebuild this community resource. Weʻd like to thank the Harold Castle Foundation and our friends at the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources, Paepae O Heʻeia, and Hawaiʻi Land Trust for supporting this episode, and a big mahalo to filmmaker Matt Yamashita and his team for producing all of today’s segments. Outside Hawaiʻi is a program of the Mālama Learning Center.To reach us, contact: info@malamalearningcenter.org. Copyright 2025