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In what geologists call a rare occurrence, a swarm of more than 260 small earthquakes rattled the Upper East Rift Zone of Kilauea Volcano beginning at 2:15 a.m. yesterday, shaking nearby residents throughout the day.
Over the past one hundred years, Hawai'i Nei has experienced immeasurable growth as a world-class tourist destination. In 2006, the islands of Hawai’i offer travel options for every taste and budget – and the half-million folks who visited Hawai'i just last month are living proof to its enduring allure.
However, for the hundreds of thousands of Hawai’i residents who call themselves kama‘āina, this extraordinary chain of tropical islands is much more than just a sun-drenched oasis for R&R.
It is home.
And whether na kama‘āina take a neighbor island weekend to visit ‘ōhana, to relax and unwind away from it all, or to simply see more of this one-of-a-kind place we call home, our cultural perspective, traditions and island way of life enriches everything about the journey.
This decidedly local perspective is the lens through which we bring you Kama‘āina Backroads™, the television series produced by kama‘āina for kama‘āina (and anyone else interested in our take on holoholo).
With a long-range plan of exploring all of Hawai‘i’s destinations on a season-by-season basis, in fall 2007 we’re focused on the island birthplace of Kamehameha the Great – the Big Island of Hawai‘i. Each upbeat half-hour episode takes viewers on a unique adventure exploring our island’s history, treasures of the ‘āina that hold cultural importance to both the kama‘āina and new-comer alike, as well as contemporary destinations offering the luxury, creature comforts and modern pleasures that keep bringing us back.
Each episode of Kama‘āina Backroads™ Big Island Stories places the viewer up front and center – riding along as "co-pilot" with series' producers. "The destination is the star," says KBRʻs creator Roland Joseph Torres. "We are proud of this place we call home, and the approach we’re taking with Kama‘āina Backroads™ is strictly from a local point of view. Of course, we love to luxuriate in 5-star comfort, but just as importantly, we get down, roll our sleeves up and hit the dirt. We explore both upscale and holes-in-the-wall; we talk story with Nā Kūpuna, seeking out the local guy’s point of view – and we’re asking lots of questions, allowing us the joy of learning why this or that area of land, ocean, or cultural focal point is so critical, where we might find the best plate lunch, and learning first-hand about how small towns built upon a plantation lifestyle have evolved." 
While KBR is destined to become a local favorite for its take on exploring local style, according to Torres, "If we do our job well, our viewers will walk away with a stronger understanding that weaves our cherished past into our Y2K world."
Packaged in a "magazine" format, each episode is built on a thematic set of segments produced in the Cinéma vérité style, with voiced-ever narrative, original music, and world-class broadcast graphics.The series is shot DV and digitally edited and mastered.
Donʻt miss Kamaʻāina Backroads™, new episodes premiere Saturday nights at 9:00 p.m., with rebroadcasts throughout the week - all on Oceanic Time-Warnerʻs OC-16™