Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 27, Number 6, 1 June 2010 — The Best of Nā ʻŌiwi ʻŌlino Hawaiian Talk Radio [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

The Best of Nā ʻŌiwi ʻŌlino Hawaiian Talk Radio

By Francine Murray KaWai Ola

Hiki mai ka lā, ua ao ka pō, ua eo ka pō i ke ao. The sun appears, 'tis the dawning, darkness is overcome by daylight. Enlightenment is the goal of Nā 'Ōiwi 'Ōlino, people seeking wisdom, the weekday morning talk radio show on KKNE AM 940, produced in the community interest by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). "Nā 'Ōiwi 'Ōlino radio show has provided a vital link to the eommunity since January 2007, raising the awareness on current affairs facing not only the Hawaiian community, but the community at large around the world," said Mike Kelly, Vice President and General Manager

of the Cox Media Group Hawai'i, whieh has broadcast the radio show since its inception. "Timely information is critical in today's fast-paced society and this program has given the Office of Hawaiian Affairs the ability to react effectively and respond appropriately to issues that affect us all." In an effort to provide a forum where people will go first to get information on what's going on in the Hawaiian community, in July, the radio show will be new and improved, and Nā 'Ōiwi 'Ōlino will have a new web site where the live show will stream online, with a searchable archive of past shows. Tune in to AM 940 Hawai'i from 7 to 8 a.m. on weekdays during the month of June for highlights from the past. These Best of Nā 'Ōiwi 'Ōlino shows were hand-picked

because they are loaded with valuable information, fascinating people and hot Hawaiian topics.

There have been many very exciting and interesting discussions on the radio show focused

on community events, Hawaiian issues and concems of substance, like the Akaka Bill vs. independence, the endangered Hawaiian monk seal with William Ailā and Walter Ritte, and the 'Aha Kāne 2010 Native Hawaiian men's conference with its directors Dr. Kamana'opono Crabbe, Gordon 'Umi Kai and Billy Richards. "Our radio program, Nā 'Ōiwi 'Ōlino, is an excellent way for us to reach out and inform our beneficiaries and the general puhlie on important Native Hawaiian issues and topics," said OHA Communications Manager Ed Nishioka. "Our retooled program will also allow even more listeners to have access to our great content via the Internet and our social networks." For information, visit www.oha.org. ■

Grammy nominee Manu Boyd of Ho'okena wilh Grammy winners Tia Carrere and ūaniel Ho, are among those who have been guests on 0HA's morning radio show. - Photo: Francine Murray