Heidi Chang

A new documentary, Linsanity, captures the unlikely rise of NBA star Jeremy Lin. Heidi Chang produced a radio story about it for Voice of America.

‘Linsanity’ Details Rise of Asian-American Basketball Star Jeremy Lin

Heard on Voice of America – A new documentary, “Linsanity,” Details the Rise of Asian-Amerian Basketball Star Jeremy Lin.

AAJA 2013 National Award Winners: Mina Kimes, Friend in for Adela Uchida, Frederick Katayama, Heidi Chang and Nancy Matsumoto

Congratulations To The AAJA 2013 National Award Winners

Hawaii Tales Blog – Meet the 2013 Asian American Journalists Association National Award Winners. I’m so honored and humbled to be in such great company.

Global Vision: Creating Leaders Through Friendships

Hawaii Tales Blog – Global Citizenship Begins With Worldwide Friendships. Iolani School and Tsinghua High School in Beijing share a unique exchange program.

Barack Obama’s Hawaii Roots

Heard on Voice of America – Family and friends look back on President Obama’s early years growing up in Hawaii.

U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye with his wife, Irene Hirano

Hawaii bids Aloha to Dan Inouye

Heard on NPR – Hawaii bids Aloha to U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye. Remembering the second-longest serving senator in U.S. history, and an American hero.

‘Mother Of Outcasts’ To Be A Saint For Leprosy Work

Heard on NPR – Mother Marianne Cope become’s Hawaii’s second saint, honored for caring for people in Hawaii with leprosy, now known as Hansen’s disease.

Heidi Chang meets the Dalai Lama in Hawaii | Photo © Eye of the Islands Photography

Sharing The Joy Of Meeting The Dalai Lama in Hawaii

Hawaii Tales Blog – For four days, the Dalai Lama participated In an extraordinary cultural exchange with the people of Hawaii.

Soundtracking “The Descendants” With “Real” Hawaiian Music

Heard on NPR – The Oscar-winning film “The Descendant’s” is the first Hollywood movie scored entirely with Hawaiian music.

Heard on PRI’s The World – Each year, Hawaii’s Ukulele Festival attracts thousands of people from around the world. Lately, the instrument is seeing a resurgence, thanks in part to musicians like Jake Shimabukuro, who headlined the 40th Annual Ukulele festival.

Father Damien of Molokai: Hawaii’s First Saint

Heard on AARP Radio – In 2009, the Belgian priest, known as Father Damien, was declared a saint for his extraordinary service in caring for patients with Hansen’s disease on the Hawaiian island of Molokai in the 19th Century. Watch and listen to an audio slideshow.

Obama’s Hawaiian Getaway

Heard on Weekend America – After months of non-stop campaigning, presidential candidate Barack Obama returns to Hawaii, where he was born, to enjoy time with his family and friends, and rejuvenate. (2008)

Kealii Reichel -Global Hit

Heard on PRI’s The World – When Hawaii’s highest musical honors, the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, were announced in 2008, Kealii Reichel won another Hoku, this time for Best Music Video DVD of the Year.

Bassist Lyle Ritz: Father of Jazz Ukulele

Heard on NPR – Ever since Lyle Ritz recorded the world’s first jazz ukulele album more than 50 years ago, he’s been called the “Father of Jazz Ukulele.” He recorded his latest CD, “No Frills,” all by himself on his laptop computer, playing both ukulele and bass.

Humpback Whale Song

Heard on Living on Earth – Ever wonder why humpback whales sing? Zoologist Jim Darling has been trying to solve that mystery. And he’s made some unusual discoveries.

Surfing Legend Duke Kahanamoku Gets A Stamp

Heard on PRI’s The World – Discover why surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku continues to inspire people worldwide and why he’s been honored on a U.S. postage stamp.

Nona Beamer: Hawaiian Elder (1923-2008)

Heard on NPR – Nona Beamer dedicated her life to preserving Hawaiian culture. She was a gifted storyteller, hula dancer, songwriter and teacher. Her legacy continues to touch many people today.

Wayfinders: Polynesian Navigation

Heard on NPR – When the Hawaiian canoe Hokulea was built in the 70′s, it helped spark a Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a rebirth in polynesian voyaging throughout the Pacific. The documentary, “Wayfinders: A Pacific Odyssey,” chronicles that revival and some of Hokulea’s early voyages.

Bla Pahinui

Heard on NPR – Hawaii is home to a legendary musical family –the Pahinui’s. Gabby Pahinui is called the “Father of Modern Slack Key Guitar.” Since his death in 1980, three of his sons have been carrying on his musical legacy. One of them is Bla Pahinui.

Billy Higgins

Heard on NPR – A profile of Billy Higgins, one of the most recorded drummers in jazz. For years, he also nurtured a new generation of musicians at his cultural center in Los Angeles.

Heidi Chang is an award-winning multimedia journalist, who produces stories about Hawaii and the Pacific Rim for radio, TV, print and the Web. As a reporter, producer, host and anchor, she’s contributed to local, national and international news media.