Here In Hawaii
A new TV series sharing stories told by kamaaina.
Hawaii State FCU is a proud presenting sponsor of Here in Hawaii, produced by local actor/podcaster Nolan Hong. The weekly half-hour series airing on KHON focuses on local people and local stories – from celebrities to mom & pop shop owners, kids doing cool stuff and people doing amazing things in our community.
Episode 9
(Originally aired 12/1/24)
Nolan hangs out with three married couples in business together – Fran & Kevin Kihara of Fong General Store, Tanna & Bryson Dang of Eden in Love, and Ipolani & Zabrina of The Gay Agenda Collective.
Episode 8
(Originally aired 11/24/24)
Daniela Stolfi-Tow of 808Viral, Joe Abella (Ekahi808) and Brian Madamba (Brevenchym) give the scoops on the why behind their journeys as content creators.
Episode 7
(Originally aired 11/17/24)
Lauren Shearer of Hawai’i Flora + Fauna shares about foraging for lei ingredients and how she went from having 5 jobs at one time to being a full-time business owner.
Episode 6
(Originally aired 9/29/24)
Master storyteller & Ghost Guy Lopaka Kapanui explains what “haunting” is and how he started becoming aware of paranormal stuff. He also shares about his difficult family history and how he was able to process and heal.
Episode 5
(Originally aired 9/22/24)
Lahaina, almost one year later. These Maui residents shared about their experiences on August 8, 2023 and following the fires.
Episode 4
(Originally aired 9/15/24)
Dayton Asato, 3rd generation owner of KC Drive Inn, shares his family’s story in running one of the iconic restaurants on Oahu since 1934, what has changed in the restaurant business, and what he misses the most.
Episode 3
(Originally aired 9/8/24)
Field trip! Nolan spends the day at Thompson Ranch on Maui, where rancher Jerry Thompson takes us up close with his goats, horses and cattle.
Episode 2
(Originally aired 9/1/24)
Homegrown superstar Kelly Hu shares about back in the day when roller rinks were the place to BE, and how her friends have been there for her since small kid time.
Episode 1
(Originally aired 8/25/24)
Season 1 kicks off with Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Chardonnay Pao, who shares her experiences working on her family’s pig farm, grieving her grandpa’s passing, and how she hopes to support others that are dealing with loss.