Line Studio at WMS has been nominated as a finalist in the Studio Design category for the 2025 TEC Awards. Here is an exclusive video created by our partners and friends at WMS that showcases the story behind this special project. The video showcases the origins and design process behind the project, as well as how it is already making an impact for the school and Hawaii’s close-knit family of musicians.

The second HI Now Daily segment in our “Transforming the Business of Government” series, features Washington Middle School’s new world-class recording studio, which will serve as a door to new opportunities for Hawaii’s youth.

What was once a dream is turning into a reality for the educations at Washington Middle School.

The ukulele is beloved in Hawaii and there's little wonder why. It's history is as complex and rich as the islands themelves. Learn more about Hawaii's instrument in this special HNN documentary. For more coverage and stories, go to Hawaiinewsnow.com/news/the-ukulele. For more Local News from Hawaii News Now: HawaiiNewsNow.com Follow HNN: YouTube.com/HawaiiNews