Lei Kaholokula

Honolulu

News Reporter and Weekend Morning Anchor at KITV-TV (Honolulu, HI)

KITV4 Island News Reporter, Good Morning HI Weekend Anchor, Believer, Wife, Mommy, Kaua'i Girl. All views are entirely my own.

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Disney's live action 'Lilo & Stitch' credited for cultural consideration

2 weeks ago | kitv.com | Lei Kaholokula

HONOLULU (Island News) -- From the moment the iconic words "Alohe e, aloha e. 'Ano'ai ke aloha e," are announced through song, the nostalgia comes flooding back. The story that captivated hearts around the world with themes of family beyond blood, belonging and acceptance has been given brand new life. More than 20 years ago, the world met Lilo Pelekai. A lonely Hawaiian girl in the middle of the pacific ocean longing for the familiar sense of family.
Nearly a century of culture and tradition strung into Hawaii's Lei Day celebrations

1 month ago | kitv.com | Lei Kaholokula

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Just as a lei brings flowers together in a beautiful display, so did Thursday's celebration, bringing people together at Honolulu's Kapi'olani Park. For almost 100 years, the festival has shared the legacy of lei. The day honor Hawaii's culture through mele (music), hula (dance) and most importantly artistry and aloha portrayed in each pua (flowers) and la'au (plants) that are put together in wearable works of art. Beyond its beauty what a lei symbolizes is love.
History of tariffs long intertwined with the Hawaiian Kingdom

2 months ago | kitv.com | Lei Kaholokula

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaii has a long complicated history intertwined with tariffs. In the early 19th century when Hawaii was booming with foreign business, the Constitutional Monarchy saw it as an opportunity. "Tariffs are something that every country does.
Native Hawaiian filmmaking trailblazer shines a spotlight on local industry talent

2 months ago | kitv.com | Lei Kaholokula

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Erin Lau's life script was always one that was meant to create. She picked up a camera as a teen and never looked back. Today, she has a series of successes under her belt. From a Netflix short film called "Inheritance" made on Hawaii Island, to documenting the Mauna Kea movement that touched people across the globe. Lau has even flexed her directing skills calling the shots of an episode of network TV series, Rescue: HI Surf.
Native Hawaiian filmmakers on preserving culture

Mar 3, 2025 | kitv.com | Lei Kaholokula

HONOLULU (Island News) – Lights, camera, and passion is the key to creating meaningful movies and for years that’s been the compass guiding Native Hawaiian filmmaker Justyn Ah Chong. Through his lens, Ah Chong captures Hawaiian culture that lives everywhere. Our stories have sailed him far beyond Hawaii’s shores. Much of his work has been as a shooter and editor documenting Hokule’as worldwide voyage.
Architecture firm builds a jolly Christmas for families through Helping Hands Hawaii

Dec 6, 2024 | krdo.com | Lei Kaholokula

By Lei U’i KaholokulaClick here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Businesses like architecture firm HHF Planners have stepped in making it their mission to give rather than receive by adopting families through Helping Hands Hawaii. Bright lights, Christmas songs and crowds at stores searching for the perfect gift. While that’s pretty typical this time around, many keiki, even adults, hope to get at least one item on their wishlist.
Architecture firm builds a jolly Christmas for families through Helping Hands Hawaii

Dec 6, 2024 | ktvz.com | Lei Kaholokula

By Lei U’i KaholokulaClick here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Businesses like architecture firm HHF Planners have stepped in making it their mission to give rather than receive by adopting families through Helping Hands Hawaii. Bright lights, Christmas songs and crowds at stores searching for the perfect gift. While that’s pretty typical this time around, many keiki, even adults, hope to get at least one item on their wishlist.
Architecture firm builds a jolly Christmas for families through Helping Hands Hawaii

Dec 5, 2024 | kitv.com | Lei Kaholokula

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Businesses like architecture firm HHF Planners have stepped in making it their mission to give rather than receive by adopting families through Helping Hands Hawaii. Bright lights, Christmas songs and crowds at stores searching for the perfect gift. While that's pretty typical this time around, many keiki, even adults, hope to get at least one item on their wishlist.
Dwayne Johnson preserves his Polynesian roots in “Moana 2” and with his daughters

Nov 22, 2024 | kitv.com | Lei Kaholokula

KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Though he voices Māui the Demigod in “Moana 2,” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson also shows some of those traits off screen in his own personal life. Johnson celebrated Polynesian culture when making the animated film and during production of the live-action “Moana,” which he also does in other aspects of his life including how he raises his keiki. LK: To see it all woven together so nicely on the screen and for the entire world to see it, I think it's really good.
Helping Hands Hawaii donors brighten the holidays through Wishing Trees

Nov 19, 2024 | kitv.com | Lei Kaholokula

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Year after year, donors of Helping Hands Hawaii support Adopt a Family Wishing Trees to brighten the holidays for those who need it most. The holidays can be a really exciting time but for so many struggling families there's the pressure to provide and the stress along with it. A stuffed stocking or presents wrapped under a glowing Christmas tree—these are just a few things that can spark joy, but also rob so many struggling Hawaii families of their peace.

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27 May 22

TOGETHER AS ONE: A special edition of @SoulOfaNation airs Friday, May 27 at 8/7c on @ABC. #SoulOfANation https://t.co/CTpOyernG1

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30 Mar 22

The on-screen super hero behaving badly on the Big Island AGAIN!

Island News @KITV4

JUST IN | A Hilo couple filed for a temporary restraining order against “The Flash” actor Ezra Miller for an incident that allegedly occurred after Miller’s arrest, early Monday morning, following an incident at a karaoke bar. https://t.co/LWtpyzaRgd

Lei Ui Kaholokula @LeiKITV4

28 Mar 22

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Articles

Disney's live action 'Lilo & Stitch' credited for cultural consideration

Nearly a century of culture and tradition strung into Hawaii's Lei Day celebrations

History of tariffs long intertwined with the Hawaiian Kingdom

Native Hawaiian filmmaking trailblazer shines a spotlight on local industry talent

Native Hawaiian filmmakers on preserving culture

Architecture firm builds a jolly Christmas for families through Helping Hands Hawaii

Architecture firm builds a jolly Christmas for families through Helping Hands Hawaii

Architecture firm builds a jolly Christmas for families through Helping Hands Hawaii

Dwayne Johnson preserves his Polynesian roots in “Moana 2” and with his daughters

Helping Hands Hawaii donors brighten the holidays through Wishing Trees

Journalists covering the same region

Sheila Beal

Megan Tagami

Susan Essoyan

Richard Wiens

Sophia McCullough

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