In this episode of Elevate 808, we’re turning problems into possibilities — and serving up some serious local flavor.
First, we head to Wahiawa to meet the husband & wife team behind The Albizia Project, a social enterprise transforming one of Hawaiʻi’s most invasive trees into something beautiful and useful — from surfboards to sustainable building materials. It’s all about thinking differently, taking care of our ʻāina, and turning challenges into change 🌳🏄♂️
Then we stop by Big City Diner, the restaurant that introduced Hawaiʻi to kimchee fried rice and continues to serve up comfort food with a local twist. We join some UH student-athletes for an epic eating contest and talk story about food, sports, and supporting community 🏐🏈🍳
📺 Originally aired on KHON2 on August 10, 2025.
Elevate 808 is a spin-off of Here in Hawaii where we get to know the local small businesses and nonprofits that are making a difference in our communities.
✨ https://thealbiziaproject.com/
✨ https://bigcitydinerhawaii.com/
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