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Book Review –“Dangerous Woman”
Frances H. Kakugawa’s Latest Book Features ‘Poetry for the Ageless’ Kevin Y. Kawamoto Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Reading Frances Kakugawa’s poems in her latest book, “Dangerous Woman: Poetry for the...
View ArticleNisei Veterans –“Okage Sama De, Grandpa”
442nd RCT to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Unit’s Formation Gwen Fujie Special to The Hawai‘i Herald When I was a little girl growing up in newly developed Käne‘ohe, I used to play “army” with the boys...
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Gov. David Ige has appointed Leonard Hoshijo as director of the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, which oversees the workforce development, unemployment insurance, workers...
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Community Focus – United Japanese Society Welcomes “Year of the Dog”
The United Japanese Society of Hawaii honored the 2017 Imperial Decoration recipients (from left) Colbert Matsumoto, Dr. Satoru Izutsu, James Kelly and Wayne Ishihara. Members and supporters of the...
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Spotlight – JCAH “Nikkei Kigyo Banquet” Honors Kuwaye Trucking Inc. and S....
The Hilo-based Japanese Community Association of Hawaii presented its 2018 Nikkei Kigyo Award to Kuwaye Trucking, Inc. (established in 1912) and S. Tokunaga Store (established in 1920) at its Fifth...
View ArticleLead Story – Former Gov. George Ariyoshi Sounds Off
Hawai‘i’s Senior Statesman Opines on the State of the State Richard Borreca Special to The Hawai‘i Herald George R. Ariyoshi, who will turn 92 next month, has served as one of the state’s Democratic...
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Dear Frances – Journeying Along a Steep Cliff
“This playful book will remind you to live life to the fullest” – Marie Claire Magazine Frances H. Kakugawa Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Omoiyari . . . Think of others first and good karma will return to...
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66th Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Contestants (part II)
Cindy Nakagawa CINDY SHINAE NAKAGAWA Parents: Ivan and Joyce Nakagawa High School: Waiakea High School (Big Island), 2009 College/Degree: University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa, education, 2014. Occupation:...
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66th Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Contestants (part I)
Chelsea Briggs CHELSEA MOMOKA BRIGGS Parents: Raymond Briggs and Tia Takae Briggs High School: Kapolei High School, 2016 College/Degree: University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu, bachelor’s degree in...
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Queen Interview –“I Know Who I Am”
The 65th Cherry Blossom Festival Court at the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima with their senbazuru (1,000 paper cranes). Queen Heather Omori is third from right. 65th Cherry Blossom Festival...
View ArticlePolitics – America’s Child Goes to Bat For the “Dreamers”
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono Wages War with Trump Even As She Battles Cancer Richard Borreca Special to The Hawai‘i Herald It is 3:30 on a Tuesday afternoon in Honolulu and U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono is dashing...
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Community – Hui O Laulima to Celebrate its 50th With “Kanaganatu”
Lorraine Toma, pictured here with her son, Thomas, in 2000, brought the first group of women together to organize what would become Hui O Laulima. (Hawai‘i Herald archives) Hui O Laulima to Retrace Its...
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Gov. David Ige has appointed Ken Kitamura to serve as deputy director of the Department of Budget and Finance. Kitamura was formerly business management officer for the Department of Human Services. In...
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Community Focus – Ryukyu Sokyoku Koyo Kai Hawaii Shibu Installs New Officers
Newly installed Ryukyu Sokyoku Koyo Kai Hawaii Shibu leaders Derek Fujio and Sara Nakatsu perform “Guin Bushi” for the audience. Fujio is a student of Jane Kaneshiro-Sensei, and Nakatsu is Bonnnie...
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Community Focus – Dr. Satoru Izutsu Awarded Imperial Decoration
Consul General Koichi Ito, assisted by Consulate staff member Susan Yamashita, places the Imperial Decoration around Dr. Izutsu’s neck. Dr. Satoru Izutsu, recently retired vice dean and director of...
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Lead Story – Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone Nominated For Fourth Star
Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone with his parents in 2016. Gregg K. Kakesako Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Lt. Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, whose paternal grandmother immigrated to Hawai‘i as a picture bride and whose...
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History – Footprint of Hawaii’s Italian POW’s
The Little-Known Story of the Landmarks Left by World War II Italian Prisoners of War Gregg K. Kakesako Special to The Hawai‘i Herald During World War II, some 3,000 Okinawan soldiers, conscripts and...
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Hanamatsuri 2018 – Buddha Day Celebration Set for April 1
The baby Buddha statue in a floral display represents his birth in the Lumbini Garden, surrounded by flowers. Hawaii Buddhist Council Also Plan Joint Gannenmono Memorial Service Bishop Chishin Hirai...
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