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PBS Hawai‘i Presents Keeper of the Bay
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Hawai‘i is known for its picturesque beaches and sea life. Every year, more than 400,000 visitors make Kahalu‘u Bay on Hawai‘i Island a part of their travel itinerary. A sanctuary of vibrant coral reefs and marine life, it’s one of the top visitor destinations on the west side of the island, greatly used as a recreation area due to its ease of access.
Yet what makes Kahalu‘u Bay popular has also resulted in damage. Beneath the surface is a delicate ecosystem that is threatened by the influx of human activity. Unfortunately, many visitors are unaware of the coral, how their behavior is damaging and how overuse over time is killing this ecosystem.
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At the forefront of the battle to protect Kahalu‘u Bay is Cindi Punihaole, the director of the Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center and a guardian of her ancestral heritage. Raised on the Kona Coast, Punihaole inherited a legacy of stewardship, learning the ancient practices of fishing and sustainable living passed down through generations. Her journey is captured in Keeper of the Bay, a documentary that chronicles her tireless efforts to safeguard Kahalu‘u Bay from the perils of over-tourism and environmental degradation.
Through indigenous wisdom and scientific knowledge, Punihaole balances cultural preservation and marine conservation. The film captures her dedication to bridging the gap between tradition and modernity, in which she tries to find inventive solutions to mitigate the impact of human destruction on the delicate marine ecosystem.
In addition to following Punihaole, the film also aims to raise awareness of ocean conservation and encourages viewers to understand the role they play in protecting the environment and our islands for years to come. See the documentary on PBS Hawai‘i.
Keeper of the Bay
Thursday, April 18, 8:30 p.m.
Broadcast and streaming online and on YouTube
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The Sony Open in Hawaii has the honors of being the kickoff event to the 2026 PGA Tour season after the cancellation of The Sentry at Kapalua this season.
Instead of Maui, the Tour debuts in Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Jan. 15-18, at the Seth Raynor-designed Waialae Country Club, where Nick Taylor prevailed in a playoff over Nico Echavarria last year.
Among the changes this season is the field size, which was reduced from 144 to 120, and, there is no longer is a Monday qualifier offering four spots. Will that help with pace of play? Stay tuned.
The field includes the following notables in addition to Taylor and Echavarria: Daniel Berger, Keegan Bradley, Michael Brennan, Corey Conners, Tony Finau, Chris Gotterup, Brian Harman, Russell Henley, Billy Horschel, Robert MacIntyre, Collin Morikawa, Adam Scott, Jordan Spieth, Sahith Theegala, Gary Woodland and 62-year-old Vijay Singh.
Here’s the full field for the Sony Open, which will be live on Golf Channel all four days as well as NBC with early-round coverage on Saturday and Sunday.
This year’s Sony purse is $9.1 million and the winner also will receive 500 FedEx Cup points.
HAWAII ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) – The County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for temporary positions in its 2026 Summer Fun program.
The two positions available are Activity Aide I ($17.50 per hour) and Activity Aide II ($19 per hour).
To be considered for employment, applicants must possess a valid first-aid certification, attend mandatory training June 2–5, and be available to work June 8–July 17.
Applications are available online on the Parks and Recreation website, and must be submitted to the Recreation Division Office at 799 Pi‘ilani St., Hilo, HI 96720, postmarked by Saturday, Feb. 28.
For more information, call the Recreation Division Office at (808) 961-8740.
Copyright 2026 Hawaii News Now. All rights reserved.
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