Historical Fiction – “CHILD OF A HAWAIIAN IMMIGRANT”
By Genpachi “Jūkichi” Tsushima
Translation by Kan Edmund Akatani
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
“Child of a Hawaiian Immigrant” is a historical novel that conveys the events, social conditions and life of the author’s own immigration and...
Cover Story – HAJICHI STORIES
Tree local women tell why day got their Okinawan hand tattoos
Lee A. Tonouchi
Special to Da Hawai‘i Herald
My great grandma who wuz born in Okinawa in 1885 had traditional Okinawan hand tattoos known as hajichi....
COMMUNITY FOCUS
BONENKAI RETURNS
The Okinawan Genealogical Society of Hawaii held its annual bonenkai (end of the year) party on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Hawaii Okinawa Center in Waipi‘o. It was the first bonenkai celebration in...
Your Social Security – SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS INCREASE IN 2023
Jane Burigsay
Courtesy: Social Security Administration
Approximately 70 million Americans will see an 8.7% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2023. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by...
Your Social Security – RETIREMENT SAVINGS EDUCATION
Jane Burigsay
Courtesy: Social Security Administration
Financial education helps people learn about savings, credit and loans. It also helps prepare people for life changes and weather the unexpected. Financial knowledge is essential when planning for retirement.
So,...
Ready, Set… Grow! – FIRE SAFE LANDSCAPE
Amy Tsuneyoshi
Hawai‘i Herald Columnist
Condolences go out to those that have lost loved ones and property from the devastating August wildfires. Our thoughts and support continue to be with them as they recover and work to...
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