KHON2's Exclusive look into the forbidden Island of Niihau. Learn more about it's culture, education and lifestyle in a mini- part series. On Thursday, June 25th at 9:00 p.m., join KHON for a half-hour special.

Niihau students have new ways to learn about and share their history and culture. Video

You may not have known that big-game animals roam wild through the forests, flatlands and even the cliffsides of Niihau. Video

Both on and off the island, the Niihau dialect and culture is perpetuated through teaching and learning. Video

KHON2's Niihau series continues with a focus on education, valued there as much for its traditional roots as for its future possibilities. Video

Agriculture used to contribute more to economy here. In years since charcoal for instance can't compete with offshore underpricing. Robinson sees renewable resources as a way to bring agriculture revenue back. Video

It's annual inventory time at Lyon Arboretum's Micropropogation Lab Video

Monk seals flock to the secluded shores of Ni’ihau, but as we saw on our recent visit to that island, outside elements can still have an impact. Video

KHON2's exclusive visit to the forbidden Island of Niihau explored its traditions and culture mostly unchanged since the 1800s. But it has a very modern side; how Niihau plays a key role for the U.S. military. Video

Our special reports on Niihau continue tonight, thanks to a rare invitation that allowed KHON2 onto the private island. niihau has also had its share of uninvited guests. General Billy Mitchell predicted one of those visitors in the 1920's. The uninvited guest arrived in 1941. Video

A rare invitation allowed KHON2 onto the private island of Niihau for a series of special reports. Video

For those from Niihau, English is a second language, Hawaiian their first, specifically the Niihau dialect. Video

The island of Niihau is rarely opened to visitors or the media. But the family that owns it welcomed KHON2 for a series of special reports about its past, present and future. Video

The state has ruled out rat poison as the cause of a fish kill off Niihau in February.