Community Update

Yabusame Hawaiʻi 2026

Ancient Samurai Tradition Returns to Hawaiʻi Experience the grace, skill, and centuries-old tradition of Yabusame, the Japanese art of mounted archery, as it returns to Hawaiʻi at the breathtaking setting of Kualoa Ranch. Yabusame is a ceremonial practice dating back nearly 900 years, where archers in traditional samurai attire ride galloping horses while shooting arrows […]

King Kamehameha Day

ʻŌlelo Community Media is proud to share coverage of the 2026 King Kamehameha Day celebrations on Oʻahu, honoring the legacy of King Kamehameha I, the monarch who united the Hawaiian Islands. The 2026 theme, “E kū, e hoʻololi” (“Stand upright and change unpleasant conditions”), reflects the enduring values of leadership, resilience, and service that continue […]

Jimbo Taylor will be remembered as a beloved member of the ʻŌlelo Community Media ohana for more than two decades and a powerful presence in the Nanakuli community. His journey with ʻŌlelo began in 2003 at the Waianae Community Media Center, where he started as a part-time staff member, developed into the Training Manager and became the […]

Know Your Zone

Residents gathered at the Ewa Beach Public Library for a tsunami preparedness event focused on safety, planning, and awareness. Hosted with support from AARP Hawaiʻi and local emergency experts, the session encouraged attendees to “know your zone” and be ready before an emergency happens. Participants learned how to identify evacuation zones, understand emergency alerts, and […]

Aloha ‘Āina Fair

ʻŌlelo Community Media was proud to support the Aloha ʻĀina Fair alongside @bottles4college, a powerful, youth-led sustainability initiative founded by Genshu Price. By turning recycling into real opportunities, Bottles 4 College continues to create meaningful pathways for scholarships and community impact. Broadcast dates coming soon!    

Kawaii Kon 2026

Airing soon on ʻŌlelo channels. ʻŌlelo Community Media is proud to partner with Kawaii Kon again this year, supporting one of Hawaiʻi’s largest celebrations of anime, gaming, and pop culture. Held at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Kawaii Kon brings together thousands of attendees, including artists, fans, and creators from across the islands and beyond. The […]

Civic Media Lab Update

Last Wednesday, students explored self-interest as an important foundation of community organizing. Each student reflected on their lived experiences, values, and motivations—and how these shape the ways they choose to engage politically and in their communities. We were also excited to welcome guest speakers from grassroots organizations including Hawaii Workers Center and Lahui Foundation who […]

Producer Lab

Turn Your Creative Vision Into Community Impact Ready to turn your creative vision into compelling, community-focused media content, but unsure where to begin? Many aspiring filmmakers, media producers, and content creators have powerful stories they want to tell, but navigating the path from idea to finished project can feel overwhelming. That’s where ʻŌlelo Community Media’s […]

ʻŌlelo Production Van at Shoots Summit Happy New Year! We’re excited to share details for those of you attending the upcoming Shoots Summit next weekend. ʻŌlelo Community Media will be bringing our ʻŌlelo Production Van once again, offering students a unique opportunity to participate in the creation of a simulated live broadcast. Through this hands-on […]

What Community Media Can Do That Social Media Can’t

In a world dominated by algorithms, community media remains one of the few spaces driven by people and prioritized over clicks. Social media has proven to be a powerful tool for sharing content quickly and easily. But what appears in a feed is shaped by user data. Important local stories can easily get buried beneath […]