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Friday, April 03, 2026
APRIL FREE HAWAII NEWS - WHOʻS BEEN BUYING LAHAINA LANDS & WILL THEY STAY IN LAHAINA HANDS?
Plus Where Are Hawaiian Kingdom Subjects & Are They Victims Of Identity Theft? Then How Important Is
The Pacific Way In Times Of Tragedies? What Are Hawaiian Traditional Death Practices? Also Is The
Hawaiian Homes Program A Trap? & A New Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o Examines How The US Expects
Hawaiians to Behave & Why
The April 2026 “Free Hawaii News” debuting tonight Friday, April 3rd airs at 7 PM on `Olelo Television Channel 53 on O`ahu, on all neighbor islands and also at FreeHawaiiNews.com
“Itʻs been almost three years since the Lahaina fires and when we heard that the Lahaina Community Land Trust had been looking into how ‘āina has changed hands since then, we spoke with them to see what they have discovered,” reports Free Hawaii News co-host Leon Siu.
“Also on the April Free Hawaii News, Leon and I discuss how important the Pacific Way is in times of tragedies. We take a close look at the importance of first responders and who they actually were when the flood waters started rising. Hawai`iʻs first responders may not be who you think they are and itʻs what makes Hawai`i so special,” remarked Free Hawaii News co-host Hinaleimoana Wong.
Then in a fascinating interview with Miki`ala Pescaia we take a look at traditional Hawaiian death practices and in his report Adam Keawe Manalo-Camp explains why the Hawaiian Homes program is a trap.
Also Leon Siu investigates where Hawaiian Kingdom subjects are and if they qualify as modern day identity theft victims.
Finally, Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o segment examines how the US expects Hawaiians to behave and why.
Free Hawaii News presents Hawaiian or kanaka maoli perspectives on a broad range of issues and topics affecting the Hawaiian Islands, the Pacific and the world.
Brought to you by the Koani Foundation, Free Hawaii News airs every month on `Ōlelo Television on O`ahu, on all neighbor islands and on stations around the world as well as online on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Substack, Pinterest, X, BlueSky and over thirty different Facebook pages and other online sites.
Hinaleimoana Wong is a kumu hula, filmmaker, cultural activist, Hawaiian language speaker, preservationist and community leader. She has served in the past as a member of the O`ahu Island Burial Council.
Leon Siu has for many years served as Foreign Minister of the Hawaiian Kingdom. He is active in that role at the United Nations in both New York City and Geneva, Switzerland. Besides being a diplomat, he is also an award-winning musician, composer and political analyst.
Thursday, April 02, 2026
TOMORROW ON THE APRIL FREE HAWAII NEWS
Whoʻs Been Buying Lahaina Lands & Will They Stay In Lahaina Hands?
Where Are Hawaiian Kingdom Subjects & Are They Victims Of Identity Theft?
How Important Is The Pacific Way In Times Of Tragedies?
What Are Hawaiian Traditional Death Practices?
Why Hawaiian Homes Is A Trap.
And A Brand New Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o Which Examines How The US Expects Hawaiians To Behave & Why.
Join Hosts Hinaleimoana Wong & Leon Siu Tomorrow As They Give The Kanaka Perspective On Issues In Hawaii You Wonʻt Get Anywhere Else.
7 PM TOMORROW ON `OLELO TELEVISION -CABLE CHANNEL 53 ON O`AHU - FreeHawaiiNews.com
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
“WHAT CONSTITUTES A NATION?"
The Answer Was On Full Display Recently.
The Nation Hard At Work Was Impossible To Miss.
But Who Or What Are Those Critical Components?
Watch This To Find Out & See How The Magic Occurs.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Sunday, March 29, 2026
LIVING HEALTHIER LIVES ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"The Kū Project - A Visit With Daniel Aipa"
Newly married with no job prospects, Daniel Aipa moved back to Hawai`i in 2013 and decided to do the one thing which was his passion - show others by example how to lead healthier lives. And thatʻs how the Kū Project was born. The Kū Project quickly became his lifeʻs work coaching his clients how to strengthen oneself in order to make a difference within your own family and community. Donʻt miss our amazing visit with Daniel who says the key to becoming an influential leader is to “Be You - Be Kū”- Watch It Here
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth airs throughout Hawai`i on all islands and reaches over 24 million households across the US and throughout the world. Check your local cable TV listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV.
And for news from a kanaka point of view, watch Free Hawaii News.
All a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
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Saturday, March 28, 2026
KE AUPUNI UPDATE - MARCH 2026
What Constitutes a Nation?
The outpouring of kōkua and aloha for those devastated by the recent floods has been truly inspiring. The first responders here in Hawaiʻi were not the government agencies, but neighbors, friends and even strangers, that just showed up to help in time of need. Like the response to other disasters (the Kapoho eruption, the Lāhaina fire, etc.) the epic flooding reveals the true essence of Hawai’i… people caring for one another… This is the fundamental character, the heart, of our Lāhui, our nation.
Too often when we hear people speak of a “nation” they are referring to a legal, political entity as defined by the Law of Nations, the Montevideo Convention and other key documents concerning forms of government.
But a nation is much more than a political grouping or a government or physical territory. It is the people living together in community, working together and having each other’s back.
So, when we talk of restoring the Hawaiian Kingdom as a sovereign nation, we are not just talking about restoring the government or a political body or the territorial place or some legal entity on paper. We are talking about the people, and everything that affects the people’s well-being.
There is a saying that I learned years ago from our cousins, the Maori of Aotearoa. It goes: the speaker asks, “He aha mea nui?” (What is the most important thing?) The people answer: “He Tangata, he Tangata, he Tangata!” (The People, the People, the People!) In ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, that would be, “He Kanaka, he Kanaka, he Kanaka!”
This concept is central to who we are.
In 1810, when King Kaumualiʻi of Kauai and Niʻihau pledged his fealty to Mōʻī Kamehameha (King Kamehameha the Great) the unification of all the islands was completed. The first edict Kamehameha proclaimed was Māmala Hoe Kānāwai (The Law of the Splintered Paddle) which guaranteed the safety of all, especially women, children, sick and aged… as they traveled throughout the Kingdom. The story of how this came about is fascinating. Google it.
His sons, Kamehameha II and Kamehameha III continued that tradition of the aliʻi’s (chief’s) respecting and protecting the rights of the people and the aliʻi’s responsibility to place the welfare of the people as their most important duty. This was not a novel concept. It is a fundamental part of the traditional duties of the aliʻi.
In 1839 Kamehameha III issued a Declaration of Rights which many think is simply a reiteration of the American Bill of Rights. On first glance they may seem the same, but if you take a better look, they are profoundly different. Just compare the opening foundational statement of each.
The American version says: “…all men are created equal…” The Hawaiian version says “…all men are of one blood…” The American says we are legally on the same level, equal… The Hawaiian says, We are family! We have a sacred familial responsibility for one another.
This is why, I have no doubts that as the political body, the Hawaiian Kingdom reemerges, our Lāhui, the people, he kanaka, will respond, and rise to the occasion, guided by the in-bred spirit of ʻOhana, Lōkahi, Kōkua and of course, Aloha.
Aloha ʻĀina —
“Love of country is deep-seated in the breast of every Hawaiian, whatever his station.” — Queen Liliʻuokalani
Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono.
The sovereignty of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.
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For the latest news and developments about our progress at the United Nations in both New York and Geneva, tune in to Free Hawaii News at 7 PM, the first Friday of each month on ʻŌlelo Television, Channel 53.
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"Remember, for the latest updates and information about the Hawaiian Kingdom, check out the twice-a-month Ke Aupuni Updates published online on Facebook and other social media."
PLEASE KŌKUA…
Your kōkua, large or small, is vital to this effort...
To contribute, go to:
• GoFundMe – CAMPAIGN TO FREE HAWAII
• PayPal – log in to PayPal and pay to the account, info@HawaiianKingdom.net
• Other – To contribute in other ways (airline miles, travel vouchers, volunteer service, etc...) email us at: info@HawaiianKingdom.net
Malama Pono,
Leon Siu
Hawaiian National
Friday, March 27, 2026
FREE HAWAII NEWS SHORT
KUMU HINAʻS MANA`O - FREE HAWAII NEWS SHORT
Want More? Watch The Full Episode Here - FreeHawaiiNews.com
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
“WHAT CONSTITUTES A NATION?"
The Answer Was On Full Display Recently.
The Nation Hard At Work Was Impossible To Miss.
But Who Or What Are Those Critical Components?
Watch This To Find Out & See How The Magic Occurs.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Sunday, March 22, 2026
CANOES ARE FAMILY ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"Canoes Are Family - A Visit With Scotty Reis-Moniz"
Canoes are not often thought of as a person or family member, but thatʻs only part of what we learned in our visit with Scotty Reis-Moniz of the Waimanalo Canoe Club. Because wa`a, as they are called in Hawaiian, were considered way more than transportation, they held an exalted place in ancient Hawai`i and still do today. While most of us see canoe-racing as a sport, that only begins to scratch the surface of the amazing role they have in Hawai`iʻs culture. Donʻt miss our fascinating visit with Scotty on the beach in Waimanalo as we meet some of his canoe family and youʻll soon see why thereʻs a deep connection between wa`a and people that goes back centuries - Watch It Here
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth airs throughout Hawai`i on all islands and reaches over 24 million households across the US and throughout the world. Check your local cable TV listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV.
And for news from a kanaka point of view, watch Free Hawaii News.
All a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026
FREE HAWAII NEWS SHORT
HEREʻS HOW TO PUT A STOP TO THIS - FREE HAWAII NEWS SHORT
Want More? Watch The Full Episode Here - FreeHawaiiNews.com
Thursday, March 19, 2026
DONʻT MISS IT - BE THERE SATURDAY & HELP SAVE HAWAI`IʻS WATER
We hope to see you & your ohana there!
Hereʻs What Itʻs About -
Walk for Wai in honor of World Water Day this Saturday, March 21st, starts at 9 AM.
To help raise awareness of ongoing water contamination issues happening on O`ahu as a result of the Red Hill catastrophic spill which happened on November 20, 2021.
The peaceful 3 mi walk will begin at Ala Moana Beach Park (near the canoe hālau) and end at Kapi`olani Park. Participants are being asked to wear blue and bring signs.
Ernie Lau, Wayne Tanaka, Malia Marquez, Susan Gorman-Chang, and many other water protectors will be leading us at this 2nd Walk for Wai to remind the public, the EPA, the Hawai`i Department of Health, and the US Navy that water is precious and essential for a livable future on this island.
We walk on March 21st to demand transparency from all governmental agencies regarding remediation and clean up efforts, a full accounting of what was spilled at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage facility over its 80-year-history, timely updates on efforts to determine the extent of the contamination in our island's sole source aquifer, and more.
We are at a crossroads especially now that the US Navy is no longer required to answer questions from the Red Hill Community Representation Initiative, while moving forward with plans to reopen the Navy’s Red Hill and `Aiea-Hālawa shafts for public consumption—both of which were contaminated during the 2021 Red Hill fuel spill.
Ola i ka Wai. Water is Life.
#ShutDownRedHill #OlaIKaWai #WaterProtectors #WaterIsLife
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
FREE HAWAI`I TV
THE FREE HAWAI`I BROADCASTING NETWORK
“IF THEY COULD DO IT, WHY CANʻT HAWAI`I?"
Not One Or Two, But Thirty Did It.
Canʻt Be That Difficult, Right?
Then Why Canʻt Hawai`i?
Watch This To See What Weʻre Talking About.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
BE THERE THIS SATURDAY & SAVE HAWAI`IʻS WATER
Calling all Water Drinkers please join us at the Walk for Wai in honor of World Water Day on Saturday, March 21st, starting at 9 am, to help raise awareness of ongoing water contamination issues happening on O`ahu's as a result of the Red Hill catastrophic spill which happened on November 20, 2021.
The peaceful 3 mi walk will begin at Ala Moana Beach Park (near the canoe hālau) and end at Kapi`olani Park. Participants are being asked to wear blue and bring signs.
Ernie Lau, Wayne Tanaka, Malia Marquez, Susan Gorman-Chang, and many other water protectors will be leading us at this 2nd Walk for Wai to remind the public, the EPA, the Hawai`i Department of Health, and the US Navy that water is precious and essential for a livable future on this island.
We walk on March 21st to demand transparency from all governmental agencies regarding remediation and clean up efforts, a full accounting of what was spilled at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage facility over its 80-year-history, timely updates on efforts to determine the extent of the contamination in our island's sole source aquifer, and more.
We are at a crossroads especially now that the US Navy is no longer required to answer questions from the Red Hill Community Representation Initiative, while moving forward with plans to reopen the Navy’s Red Hill and `Aiea-Hālawa shafts for public consumption—both of which were contaminated during the 2021 Red Hill fuel spill.
Ola i ka Wai. Water is Life.
#ShutDownRedHill #OlaIKaWai #WaterProtectors #WaterIsLife
Monday, March 16, 2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026
HAWAI`IʻS AMAZING CANOES ON “VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`IʻS FUTURE"
"Canoes Are Family - A Visit With Scotty Reis-Moniz"
Canoes are not often thought of as a person or family member, but thatʻs only part of what we learned in our visit with Scotty Reis-Moniz of the Waimanalo Canoe Club. Because wa`a, as they are called in Hawaiian, were considered way more than transportation, they held an exalted place in ancient Hawai`i and still do today. While most of us see canoe-racing as a sport, that only begins to scratch the surface of the amazing role they have in Hawai`iʻs culture. Donʻt miss our fascinating visit with Scotty on the beach in Waimanalo as we meet some of his canoe family and youʻll soon see why thereʻs a deep connection between wa`a and people that goes back centuries - Watch It Here
Now you can become a fan of Voices Of Truth on Facebook by clicking Here and see behind the scenes photos of our shows and a whole lot more.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants. We hope you'll be inspired to do the same.
Voices Of Truth airs throughout Hawai`i on all islands and reaches over 24 million households across the US and throughout the world. Check your local cable TV listings.
For news and issues that affect you, watch Free Hawai`i TV.
And for news from a kanaka point of view, watch Free Hawaii News.
All a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.
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