Historical Fiction – “A Question of Loyalty”
Mike Malaghan
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Editor’s note: “A Question of Loyalty” is the second historical novel in Mike Malaghan’s trilogy on the Japanese American experience in Hawai‘i. Prior to “A Question of Loyalty,” the...
OBON EVENTS – 2022 BON DANCE SCHEDULE
For the past two years of COVID-19 uncertainty, Obon festivals were either canceled, virtual or of limited capacity, but this year marks the return of Obon season in Hawai‘i. At press time, the temples...
OBON EVENTS – OBON EVENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Note: Though we included some temple updates below, generally, we have tried not to duplicate the information we already printed in this “Obon Events” section of the past three Herald issues.
To confirm the...
Dialogue – MAHALO MAUI COUNTY!
Jodie Chiemi Ching
Commentary
The eighth Maui County issue is about those islands’ history and relevance to new generations. In this issue, the Herald takes you to Moloka‘i, or the Friendly Island, with a cover story...
Your Social Security – WHAT DID YOU EARN AT YOUR FIRST JOB?
Social Security Can Tell You
Jane Burigsay
Courtesy: Social Security Administration
Ever wonder what you earned the year you worked your first job? Or perhaps any other year you worked? We can tell you. Your earnings history...
Book Review: “REMEMBERING OUR GRANDFATHERS’ EXILE”
Tom Coffman
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Commentary
Gail Okawa begins her book — her story, her study — by saying she was born in a blackout during World War II. When she was a high-school student...
Cover Story – KALAUPAPA
A Place of Contradiction and Contemplation
Dan Nakasone
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
Kalaupapa. A place of contradiction: stunning beauty and serenity, haunted by stories of deep sorrow. The worst and the best of humanity are portrayed...
Sports Culture – STEEL IS REAL
Japanese Fixed-Gear Bikes – Art, Sport and Tradition
Nick Kurosawa
Special to the Hawai‘i Herald
Commentary
Fixed-gear bicycles. A movement that has taken hold of the recent generations, providing two-wheeled travel that boasts a different view of the...
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