The second half of our summer was all about educator training! Teachers from Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island joined us for hands-on classes in Animation, Video Podcasting, and Creative Media.
Educators explored new tools, developed their creative skills, and discovered fresh ways to bring digital storytelling into the classroom.
We’re saying aloha and mahalo to our two high school interns, Hiwalani and Husai! The two came to ʻŌlelo through the Project Hōkūlani Summer Internship program to gain real-world skills in a STEM workplace. Facilitated by the Center on Disability Studies at UH-Mānoa, the program aims at increasing the number of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino youth who enter into postsecondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
After they completed basic producing, camera, and editing training, Hiwa and Husai went on to volunteer on several ʻŌlelo Productions! Mahalo to their mentors in the Education, the Production, and the Government team.
Leilehua High School’s Class of 2026 graduation was filmed by students with hands-on guidance and support from ʻŌlelo’s Education team.
The project gave students the opportunity to build real-world production experience while capturing an important milestone for their classmates, families and the entire Leilehua community.
in partnership with Common Cause Hawaiʻi’
ʻŌlelo Community Media helps Oʻahu residents make informed decisions by providing direct access to the candidates seeking public office. Through local debates and election programming, ʻŌlelo gives voters more opportunities to hear directly from candidates before casting their ballots.
Common Cause Hawaiʻi’s 2026 Democratic Primary Debate for Lieutenant Governor
WATCH LIVE on ʻŌlelo 53 or the ʻŌlelo Community Media YouTube channel: July 15, from 6:30-8:30 PM HST.
Rebroadcasts will air on ʻŌlelo 49:
All candidates were invited to participate.
Common Cause Hawaiʻi’s 2026 Primary Debate for U.S. Congressional District 1
WATCH LIVE on ʻŌlelo 53 or the ʻŌlelo Community Media YouTube channel: July 22, from 6:30–8:30 PM HST.
Rebroadcasts will air on ʻŌlelo 49:
Candidates in Focus premieres tomorrow, July 18. This free, nonpartisan public service gives candidates an opportunity to speak directly to voters about who they are, why they’re running and the issues that matter to their communities.
Watch Candidates in Focus July 18 through August 8 on ʻŌlelo 49 at 7:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Programs will also be available through ʻŌleloNet and the ʻŌlelo Community Media YouTube channel.
Visit olelo.org/cif to find candidate airtimes, election resources and more ways to watch.
Providing access to local election coverage is one of the ways ʻŌlelo strengthens civic participation and helps voters make informed decisions. Tune in, hear directly from the candidates and get ready to vote in Hawaiʻi’s 2026 Primary Election.
ʻŌlelo Community Media is excited to partner with MIRAI HANA to host a Kids Media Workshop, giving children a hands-on introduction to the world of community media.
Designed for youth ages 5-14, the workshop will take place at ʻŌlelo’s Māpunapuna studios, where participants will explore the creative and technical side of media production. Through age-appropriate activities, students will experience what it’s like to work behind the camera, use professional media equipment, and discover how stories are created and shared with the community.
This partnership reflects ʻŌlelo’s commitment to providing accessible media education and creating opportunities for Hawaiʻi’s young people to explore storytelling, creativity, and communication in an engaging, real-world environment.
To register for this workshop – and to explore other upcoming Kids Job Experience Workshops – visit:https://www.miraihana.org/application.
