20 minutes of a movie 45 minutes of commercials. No information on evacuation coverage or power…read moreoutages etc. stand corrected 5 minutes of coverage. 87 minutes of commercials

HNN, or Honolulu News Now as their acronym reads in my mind, has gone downhill since my last…read morereview, especially with news coverage for islands outside of Oahu. While I still like the newscasters and reporters, the main reason for watching the news - information, is lacking. And for sports fans, they still don't have a dedicated sports team, so even less stories are reported. At times even Oahu stories go unreported or are days old news. One example was the closing of iconic diner, Like Like Drive Inn. Three or four days after the story broke on KITV news did they even announce it. News is news no matter how petty. But, what prompted this review update was for their recent coverage on Hurricane Douglas on Maui (7.26.20). I wasn't watching HNN but a family member was on another TV in our house. At around 2:00pm as the hurricane was way past Maui and nearing Oahu, according to another more accurate news organization, HNN kept reporting that "Maui braces for hurricane" and "Maui residents urged to take shelter". They even had an inaccurate radar map showing red radar images (heavy rain) of a humongous storm enveloping all of Maui county when in fact there was barely a drizzle at the time. Yes, it's better to be safe than sorry but faulty information is just sad. Said family member was totally confused as the reporting and actual weather didn't sync. I finally turned the channel to KHON and did her a big favor, lol. OVERALL: I have since changed my viewing habits with KITV at 6pm (only one-hour newscast in the state) and KHON at 10pm. I still watch HNN every now and then but only in the mornings as their Sunrise crew does a good job at recapping headlines.

Great coverage during the recent tsunami. Kept the public well informed. Appreciated the continued…read moreefforts of your online and on-air team. Learned a lot from your broadcasting. Mahalo nui loa to all involved.

They are the source for unbiased news. I especially like Gina Mangieri' and Bryce Moore.read more

Should have Marissa Yamane and Diane Ako .. so much easier to look at and down to earthread more

This review is for neighbor island news coverage on Jan 2, 2024 at Hilo airport. Heard thru the…read morecoconut wireless that one of the TSA lines was shut down so it was recommended to get to the airport early. Arrived early and was standing in line which went all the way to Southwest Airlines counter area , with nothing to do I observed a KITV vehicle driving by. A few minutes later reporter Jeremy Lee is taking video of the long line and asking people if they wanted to be interviewed. I believe KITV was the first station doing the story and highlighting the problems with the broken TSA equipment at Hilo airport. Hopefully the news coverage will put pressure on TSA and airport personnel to resolve this issue.

Thank you to KIKU Television Station in Hawaii for the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway contest on…read moreInstagram. Although I don't watch much television, I know that KIKU features Japanese, Filipino, and even some Chinese shows. KIKU has been around for many years and is an independent television station in Hawaii. Located in Downtown Honolulu on Bishop Street, KIKU Television Station has its office in the Pacific Guardian Center on the 14th floor of the Mauka Tower. I parked in a metered parking stall on Merchant Street, about 2 blocks away. When I opened the door, the receptionist asked me, "Are you a winner?" Haha! After completing a waiver form, she handed me an envelope with a gift card from JQ (Japan Quality) Store. I was so happy! They took a picture and I was on my way to shop! This is a great service for local businesses! This Instagram contest, sponsored by KIKU, helps to advertise small businesses and bring more awareness to customers! Mahalo!

Anone, KIKU kaerimasu! Sugoi! Domo arigato gozaimasu…read more Kono gaikokunojin first arrived in Honolulu in 1976. Other than "s'koshi," a WWII import by occupation GIs like my tāmā, I knew almost no Japanese language. But I knew I wanted to be stationed there. So I'd go to okazuyas like the one on South King with pictures of osumo rikishi Takamiyama, Jesse Kuhalua, who resembled la'u tāmā 'afakasi. At home, I would watch Samurai Kinsan and other dramas on KIKU. Ryōtarō Sugi, what a hunk! And another period piece, Oshin, I believe, about palace intrigue. Falsely accused of treachery by a rival, Oshin flees. When she is caught, she commits seppuku in the way of male samurai, choosing hara kiri rather than a short sword to her throat. Much to his horror, her head is delivered to the weakling lover who believed his lying wife (?) and ordered Oshin's execution. Would love to see those shows again. Bring it all back. I practiced the station's signature "Kochira wa Honoruru desu, ju-san chaneru, K-I-K-U, KIKU, nihongo terebi desu." Translation: This is Honolul Channel 13, KIKU, Japanese language television. Memories! I did get stationed in the Kanto Plain from 1980 to 1983, living in Yokohama-shi, Asahi-ku, Shirane-cho. Taking Japanese 101 & 102 at UH helped takusan, mochiron. Good times! Thank goodness KIKU is back to normal.

Must be a seahawks fan. Since seahawks lost they played the wrong movie as scheduled right after…read morethe game such a bias station. Such a loser

This is a comment on their weekly Cheap Eats segment every Wednesday. I believe the intent is to…read moreshowcase a local eatery which happens to offer "cheap eats." The host, Guy Hagi, is excellent. The problem is with Augie T. He makes jokes on the restaurant and food - basically, using airtime to showcase his "comedy act." It's hard to imagine how anyone watching would seriously believe how great the restaurant and food is, When Augie T was unavailable and replaced with another co-host, the segment improved and became much enjoyable. Please consider replacing Augie T or just have Mr Hagi do the segments himself! Food is not meant to be funny but enjoyed for it's taste. This is no joke.

I recently came here for an educator workshop. I never been to this location so it was kind of cool…read moreto be inside. They're located off of Sand Island Access Road. I almost missed it because it right on the corner. I would have probably missed it if I didn't see a sign and staff out there waving us in. First of all, I'd like to say that PBS Hawaii does an awesome job exciting young minds to create videos. They run a great program called Hiki No which are student produced video stories. I'm really into learning and trying to teach my students how to do that. I have been trying for years but PBS Hawaii's program is wonderful. In the past I've just had to learn on my own. I'm not a professional videographer or even photographer so I don't really know what I'm doing. With Hiki No, they provide mentors to students to help them with their projects. This will be my first year participating in this with my school but we are excited. I'm excited for my students and also myself. I'm glad that I can take part in this process. Anyways, I was at PBS Hawaii because they had several breakout sessions during the day to teach us more about the video process. It was great. They had actual industry professionals giving teachers advice of how to start and what kind of shots would be best. For me, it was the first time that I really felt like I could do this. I'm excited for my students that they get expert help this year. Everyone at PBS Hawaii is wonderful. They're excited to learn about future projects and willing to work with new students.

According to the bio below, PBS Hawaii was once Hawaii Public Television and owned/managed by the…read morestate. It has since broken way from the state and renamed and rebranded itself to PBS Hawaii, which I think has done wonders for the organization. The brand new multi-million dollar broadcasting facility on the corner of Sand Island Access Road and Nimitz is a HUGE improvement from their previous facility at UH Manoa, and I'll bet this would not have been possible had it still been under the ownership/management of the state. This new facility enables PBS Hawaii to produce a lot of great local programming including HIKI NO, which are stories on topics of local interest, made and produced by Hawaii's own middle and high schoolers from public and private schools! In addition to the quality programming that PBS Hawaii airs on TV, it also hosts exclusive events for Keiki Club members, such as this past weekend's halloween costume party which was held at their brand new studio. As keiki club members, we got a little peak at their new facility and also got a photo op with Daniel Tiger! If you want to join in on the fun, just google 'pbs hawaii keiki club' for more info. $30 annual donation gets your child a cool welcome packet, on-air birthday greeting, birthday card and surprise present, quarterly newsletter, and most important, invites to exclusive members-only events!

Framing a piece of artwork in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Our priest asked me to have his charcoal work framed. I thought, "Oh, no... I know nothing about art. I didn't even take Art 101 in college..." However, I accepted the assignment and knew that Pictures Plus in Kaka'ako had a good reputation, so I walked in and dropped off the print. After discussing with my dentist, she went back with me the next day to Pictures Plus to upgrade from plexiglass to Museum Quality Glass because this portrait of Bishop Larry Silva (Diocese of Honolulu) is a gift to the Bishop at his upcoming 50th Anniversary dinner. Kalani was the cashier who must have been amused at our conversation. He showed us different matting examples and we added on a gray mat to have as a border between the glass and the print. Wow. I learned a lot. The upgrades of matting and glass would be about $100 more. I told them that Father Adondee had a budget. My dentist offered to cover the difference, but Kalani said he would take care of it. Thank you so much! The work was supposed to be finished on Monday, April 28, but I got a call on Saturday, April 26 that it was ready! Thank you for finishing early! I appreciate the efficient service, free parking, beautiful environment, deep discount, and quality work! This is a gift that we're proud to present!

I visited Pictures Plus in Kaka'ako with a magazine article I wanted to frame and was originally…read moreplanning to do a full custom mat and frame combo. After reviewing the options, it ended up being a little out of my price range--but Kristi Medeiros, the Design Consultant, was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful throughout the process. She walked me through different solutions and even used their system to map out a digital template of the custom matting so I could visualize it. We ended up deciding to move forward with a custom mat for just $35, and she recommended using a standard-sized frame from elsewhere to stay within budget. I really appreciated her professionalism and willingness to help find a solution that worked for me. If you have any custom framing needs, I definitely recommend going to see Kristi at Pictures Plus!

Took the Basic Media Production course. The course was 3 hours nightly for 5 nights. In person…read moreseatings were limited due to COVD but I was able to do the class on Zoom. The class taught basic knowledge of Pre Production, Production and Post Production. Instructors Wes and Brandee were awesome!! They were methodical and super patient with time to answer lots of questions. Amongst the numerous topics , the class covered everything from Story Boarding, Shot List, Using the Camera to Editing. Because I attended from home on Zoom, they let me take a JVC HD camera home to practice with the class. FYI you will need an SD card. You get a pdf textbook that helps with more in depth details on the information of the course. Once you successfully complete the course, they will email you a certificate which allows you to freely use their cameras and lights. The caveat is your project cannot be commercial and has to be aired on Olelo. Another super cool benefit of completing the course is you can sign up for 1 on 1 tutoring. I will definitely take them up on that.

I'm going to give 5 stars because having this public service community non profit for Hawai'i…read moreactive for so long is a blessing and wonder. I've watched programming over the years--Kamaka Pili's Aloha Authentic before he went mainstream on KHON2- the public meetings- the talk shows- the crafting show- the fishing- etc. I met a woman recently who said it gave her a safebridge to learn about our local culture and history because she had no clue coming from the east coast. She said watching 'olelo helped her understand and get along with her co workers. I'm writing about my personal experience now: my husband and I took the basic media production certification course so I could produce a show I've been wanting to tell this story but didn't know who or how. My mentor at Patsy Mink Center said--why not do it myself and use 'Olelo? Wes and Brandee were excellent trainers and our classmates were great. It is a LOT to process but lots of fun to learn something new. The staff are all great and helpful. Providing the community a voice is very valuable.

Salem Media of Hawaii is family's radio broadcast station in Hawaii. They host syndicated talk…read moreshows with Christian values. I was listening to the station one day. They were giving away a pair of tickets to the Janet Jackson concert. I only needed to go to their website to apply. I took a chance on faith and registered. I heard nothing for a few days . I had given up but that Friday I received a call saying they had a pair of tickets for me to the concert. I was screaming...A free pair of tickets to see James Jackson. Yes, I'm coming. I calmly took their address and went back into my meeting. Once I got my lunch break, I headed straight to Salem Media. It's a simply grey building near downtown HONOLULU. The parking there is limited to 5-6 stalls but if you wait patiently people move from them quickly. When I reached the 2nd floor the office, the gentleman at the desk was really cool. I said I'm here for My Tickets. So excited that I had to ask him to take a picture. This is truly a blessing. The next night, Saturday Night my husband and I arrive early because I knew there would be long lines. Guess what..we were able to skip the line. We got seated while everyone was waiting to come in. We had Great Seats with A Great View. Janet Jackson was fire . Morale of this post...enter in every contest you hear. You just might win. Mahalo

Great bunch of people work here. Friendly place. Good…read morestation from The Fish, The Answer and Kool Gold.