Töhoku Debris Now A Kaua‘i Treasure
Averie’ Soto
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
On Jan. 18, 2013, a U.S. Navy ship cruising the waters off Kaua‘i’s Port Allen Harbor came across a large metal buoy floating in the ocean. The object’s long...
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...
Wakaba Kai Sorority Celebrates 65th Anniversary
Members of the Wakaba Kai Sorority gathered at Natsunoya Tea House on Oct. 5 for the group’s 65th anniversary reunion.
The original Wakaba Kai Club was organized in 1927 when the University of Hawai‘i dean...
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...
‘Aiea Public Library receives Leed Certification
The newly opened ‘Aiea Public Library has earned the coveted Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The $10.4 million, 17,200-sq. ft. community library was designed by...
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....
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