macro photography of silver and black studio microphone condenser

Connections Radio 93.5 FM

Broadcasting Hilo’s stories through student voices

Rated 5 stars

★★★★★

About Connections Radio

Broadcasting from Hilo, our students bring stories and music to life every day.

black microphone on black microphone stand
black microphone on black microphone stand

150+

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Hands-on learning

Community driven

Our Services

Hands-on radio training and community programming for youth in Hilo.

Student Broadcasts

Students create and host live shows, gaining real-world radio experience.

Community Shows

Local voices share stories, music, and culture that connect our island community.

A diverse group of community members gathered around a radio microphone in a cozy studio.
A diverse group of community members gathered around a radio microphone in a cozy studio.

Gallery

Close-up of a student adjusting sound levels on the mixing board.
Close-up of a student adjusting sound levels on the mixing board.
a red recording sign lit up in the dark
a red recording sign lit up in the dark
Students collaborating during an after-school media program session.
Students collaborating during an after-school media program session.
A student speaking into a microphone with headphones on, focused on the broadcast.
A student speaking into a microphone with headphones on, focused on the broadcast.

Snapshots from our lively student-run radio studio

Voices Heard

What our listeners say about us

Connections Radio brings the community together with heartfelt stories and vibrant music that truly reflect Hilo’s spirit.

Malia K.
A smiling young woman wearing headphones in a radio studio, speaking into a microphone.
A smiling young woman wearing headphones in a radio studio, speaking into a microphone.

Hilo HI

I love tuning in to hear the students’ fresh perspectives and local voices that make this station feel like home.

A group of high school students gathered around a radio console, laughing and working together.
A group of high school students gathered around a radio console, laughing and working together.
Keoni L.

Hilo HI

★★★★★
★★★★★