Ongaeshi: “Giving Back” Concert
WHO/WHAT: Urizun Okinawa Minyo Group will present a fundraising concert with the theme of Ongaeshi or “Giving back to our roots in Okinawa.” Featured performers include members of Hawaii Okinawa Creative Arts.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, Nov....
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr.
Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. was recently nominated to the post of commander of U.S. Forces in the Pacific. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Harris, who has served as commander of the U.S....
Arnold and Eloise Hiura Join Hawaii Japanese Center
The husband-and-wife team of Arnold Hiura and Eloise Hiura have been appointed executive director and executive assistant, respectively, of the Hilo-based Hawai‘i Japanese Center. Arnold, a former editor of The Hawai‘i Herald and the...
Izumo Taisha Celebrates 108th Autumn Festival
Members of Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii, their supporters and invited guests gathered at the Chinatown shrine on Oct. 5 to celebrate the 108th Autumn Festival.
A traditional mikoshi (portable shrine) procession preceded the omatsuri...
Serving Veterans On Veterans Day And Always
YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY By Jane Yamamoto-Burigsay
Sanford Saito
Sanford Saito has been appointed deputy commissioner and captive insurance administrator for the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ Insurance Division. Saito had been serving in the position in an acting capacity.
“Sanford is...
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