Dialogue – SUMMER’S HERE
Summer Nakaishi Commentary Hello, Hawai‘i Herald readers! In the last issue, Kristen Nemoto Jay introduced herself as the Herald’s new editor, and I’m excited (and nervous) to fill her shoes and the...
View ArticleCover Story – 80 YEARS OF 100TH
Gregg K. Kakesako Special to The Hawai‘i Herald The 80th Anniversary Committee of the 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans organization compiled a list of known survivors here and on the mainland who...
View ArticleThe Keto Prescription – A FOCUS ON MEN’S HEALTH
Low T, ED and Big Bellies Dr. Jodi Nishida Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Low testosterone, erectile dysfunction and belly fat. This month’s article is about men’s health. Before you turn the page, ladies,...
View ArticleReal Possibilities – LEGISLATURE BILLS TO HELP KÜPUNA
Craig Gima Hawai‘i Herald Columnist The 2022 Legislature sent several bills to the governor that will benefit kūpuna, caregivers and future retirees. AARP Hawai‘i’s biggest “win” is the passage of...
View ArticleEstate Planning Insights – YOUR CAR: ASSET OR LIABILITY?
Ethan R. Okura Hawai‘i Herald Columnist Just about every family owns a car; many families own more than one. You may have wondered whether your car should be owned by your revocable living trust or...
View ArticleHistory – HIMEYURI AND HAWAI‘I
Colin Sewake Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Almost eight decades have passed since the Battle of Okinawa and the end of World War II, but the memories of 136 teachers and students from a women’s school...
View ArticleCulture4Kids!
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View ArticleSpotlight: JCCH TO HONOR HAWAII HOCHI FOUNDER
On Saturday, June 25, the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i will honor Hawaii Hochi, Ltd. and its founder Fred Kinzaburo Makino with the Spirit of JCCH award at the Sharing the Spirit of Aloha gala...
View ArticleRememberance – IN LOVING MEMORY OF AIKO OGATA KING
Summer Nakaishi Aiko Ogata King, co-founder of the Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of WWII Forever stamp, died on May 26 at the age of 94. King and her cohorts Fusa Takahashi and Chiz Ohira...
View ArticleHerald Salutes
On April 22, Lori Lei Matsukawa, a Pacific Northwest journalist born and raised in Hawai‘i, was honored by the Japanese government for raising awareness of Japanese American history through her years...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY FOCUS
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OFFERS SUMMER MEALS FOR STUDENTS In early June, the Seamless Summer Option program began serving free meals at 83 select Hawai‘i schools to children ages 18 and younger, regardless of...
View ArticleCover Story – UPWARD BOUND
Alysa Tomasa Commentary After more than 20 years, WCC’s Upward Bound program will not be funded for the next five-year grant cycle, leaving potential first-generation college students without a place...
View ArticleKBFD — KOREAN PROGRAMMING
Channel 2 (Spectrum) and 12 (Hawaiian Telcom) (Subject to change, without notice. For updated information, call 521–8066.) “Why Her?,” Monday and Tuesday at 7:45 p.m.; repeats Tuesday and Wednesday at...
View ArticleReady, Set… Grow! – FREE SEEDS FROM YOUR GARDEN
Amy Tsuneyoshi Hawai‘i Herald Columnist When I was in elementary school, I remember someone giving me a bunch of seed packets. I found a spot in the yard to plant the seeds, then eagerly waited to see...
View ArticleHAWAII OKINAWA TODAY
Channel 53 (Spectrum) and 1049 or 1053 (Hawaiian Telcom) Subject to change, without notice. [For updated information, call (808) 834-0007. Hawaii Okinawa Today’s new episodes premiere on the first and...
View ArticleNGN3 JULY MOVIE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JULY 1 Midnight – Five Ronin 1:30 a.m. – Lord Mito (All-Star Version) 3:10 a.m. – Showdown at Lightning Pass 4:50 a.m. – Flint Geisha 6:30 a.m. – Codes of Meiji 8 a.m. – The Paper Crane 9:30...
View ArticleNGN Programs
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View ArticleNGN — Spectrum Ch. 677/HD 1677 (For updated information, call 538–1966)
NEW PROGRAMMING “Joiuchi (Execution Order),” premiering Thursday, July 7 at 7:35 p.m. Genshiro tries to hit the lord who drove his fiancé to self-harm. He leaves his domain and becomes a ronin. Jubei...
View ArticleYour Social Security – CELEBRATE YOUR INDEPENDENCE WITH SOCIAL SECURITY
Jane Burigsay Courtesy: Social Security Administration Every July, we take pride in celebrating our nation’s independence. For nearly 90 years, our programs have helped provide financial independence...
View ArticleDispatches From Japan – THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN JAPAN
A Personal Journal From January to April 2021 Kalani M. Fujiwara Commentary Special to The Hawai‘i Herald Japan’s vaccination efforts started with the vaccination of all medical personnel in Japan on...
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