'Ōlelo Community Media

About 'Ōlelo Community Media

Empower, Equip and Engage! 'Ōlelo Community media is O’ahu’s nonprofit community Public, Education and Government (PEG) access provider, created to empower the voice of the community. When you view any one of 'Ōlelo’s four cable channels, VOD channels, or online channels, you will find unique and local stories from hundreds of dedicated community producers about our island, out people, the many cultures we share, and the issues that we face.

Our Mission

To strengthen our island voices and advance community engagement through innovative media.

Our Story

In 1989, 'Ōlelo Community Media became Oahu’s non-profit community Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access provider. From a small one-room office in the late 80’s, we now have six medial centers around the island. 'Ōlelo provides access to media training, production facilities, and air time on our cable and online outlets to deliver non-commercial programming – without the costs and constraints of traditional television. Guided by our core values of teamwork, integrity, and aloha, we facilitate meaningful dialogue and increased participation in civic life. Our neighborhood-based Media Service Centers (MSCs) provide convenient access to our services across O’ahu. Each MSC is committed to providing all members of the community an accessible and welcoming environment to create and distribute media.

'Ōlelo also provides innovative technology, including state of the art video equipment, studios, and facilities. We broadcast community programming on high quality distribution equipment not only on cable providers here on O’ahu, but also 24/7 on the Internet worldwide. It is through sharing of our local stories that we connect ourselves with those around the island and around the world. When our voice thrives, so does our community.

With your help, we will continue to be O’ahu’s premier resources for nonprofit community media services. We are confident you will enjoy working with everyone at 'Ōlelo. We look forward to working with you personally.