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"PBS Hawai'i Monthly Newsletter:  September 2026." Views expressed in this PBS Hawai'i news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 28 August 2026, 2000 HST/29 August 2026, 0600 UTC. Content and Source:  "PBS Hawai'i Newsletter." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQhWBnxGzllDcjfjxjNsdvkHjGd Please check email link or scroll down to read your selections.  You can find earlier posts in the "Archive" section of this blog. Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsmonitor.blogspot.com).   September 2026 Aloha Mai Kākou, September is one of the strongest months of local programming we’ve ever shared, and it reflects why PBS Hawai‘i exists: to serve our community with stories that matter. As part of Hawaiian History Month, we’re presenting five weeks of documentaries and locally produced content that honor Hawai‘i’s people, history and culture. This work is possible because of the trust and support we receive from you. Thr...

"Why PBS Hawai'i continues to hold space for political forums." Views expressed in this program note are those of the reporters and correspondents. Accessed on 01 August 2026, 1030 UTC. Content and Source:  "PBS Hawai'i." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQhVhZWdGPNbQnQCKxPbXpZVvCQ Please check email link or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsmonitor.blogspot.com).   August 2026 Aloha Mai Kākou, As we approach the August 8 primary election, I want to share why PBS Hawaiʻi continues to hold space for political forums, especially now, when fewer broadcasters remain in this work. Hawaiʻi has some of the lowest voter participation in the country. In recent elections, turnout among eligible voters has hovered between 35% and 40%, far below the national average. That gap matters. When fewer people vote, access to clear, reliable information becomes even more important. Many in Hawaiʻi are ...