Hawaiian diacritical marks on license plates proposed

• By Linsey Dower
• March 4, 2023
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Two bills to allow the use of Hawaiian diacritical marks on state license plates are progressing through the Legislature. Read more

Quartet of ‘Living Treasures’ honored for contributions

• By Linsey Dower
• Feb. 26, 2023
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A landscaper, a preservationist, a lifelong educator and an advocate for peace were recently honored as the latest Living Treasures of Hawaii by Honpa Hongwanji Mission. Read more

Distinguished author Kristin Zambucka dedicated work toward Hawaiian topics

• By Linsey Dower
• Feb. 21, 2023

Kristin Zambucka, a noted author and artist, died Nov. 26 at her residence at the Ilikai Hotel in Waikiki. She was 81. Read more

Maryknoll’s Mandarin immersion program enters its sixth year

• By Linsey Dower
• Feb. 21, 2023
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Maryknoll School is preparing to introduce its incoming sixth graders to the next stage of its Man­darin immersion program, in which 80% of their classes will be taught in Mandarin. Read more

Convention center unveils Hawaiian cultural exhibits

• By Linsey Dower
• Feb. 17, 2023
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The Hawai‘i Convention Center unveiled two new Hawaiian cultural exhibits Thursday, one featuring a collection of traditionally crafted Hawaiian featherwork pieces, and an exhibit featuring a replica of the Healer Stones of Kapaemahu. Read more

Commission on Native Children’s Hawaii Regional Hearing begins today

• By Linsey Dower
• Feb. 15, 2023
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The federal Commission on Native Children is scheduled to hold its Hawaii Regional Hearing at the Moana Surfrider from today through Thursday, according to a news release. Read more

Hawaiian Language Month events celebrate olelo Hawaii

• By Linsey Dower
• Feb. 11, 2023
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The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and several other Native Hawaiian organizations are hosting the “Ola ka ‘I” (language thrives) events Feb. 18 and 25, with student performances, storytelling, “make and take” stations, games and informational booths. Read more

Bill proposes making Native Hawaiian language a required course

• By Linsey Dower
• Feb. 6, 2023
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A recently introduced bill in the Legislature would make Native Hawaiian language classes a required course in Hawaii public schools for grades elementary through high school, just as English is a required course. Read more

Hawaii researchers study potential treatment for rare breast cancer

• By Linsey Dower
• Feb. 5, 2023

University of Hawaii at Manoa cancer researchers are looking into a new treatment for inflammatory breast cancer, or IBC, a particularly aggressive type of breast cancer that accounts for about 10% of U.S. breast cancer deaths annually. Read more

Photo exhibit, symposium salute Korean immigration to Hawaii

• By Linsey Dower
• Jan. 25, 2023

The Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts and the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Center for Korean Studies this month are recognizing the 120th anniversary of Korean immigration to Hawaii. Read more

March marks Hawaiian kingdom’s overthrow

• By Linsey Dower
• Jan. 18, 2023
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People from across the state gathered at the Mauna‘ala Royal Mausoleum on Tuesday morning to participate in the annual Onipa‘a Peace March. This year’s march honored kupuna and students while also commemorating the overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom on Jan. 17, 1893. Read more

‘Onipa‘a Peace March honors kupuna and students

• By Linsey Dower
• Jan. 17, 2023
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This annual ‘Onipa‘a Peace March will be held today, commemorating 130 years since the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. Read more

Students promote Filipino representation in syllabus

• By Linsey Dower
• Jan. 16, 2023
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A group of students in Hawaii is working to fill a lack of Filipino representation in the state’s school curriculum. Read more

UH event to focus on community and aloha aina

• By Linsey Dower
• Jan. 16, 2023
• 1

The University of Hawaii at Manoa is welcoming the public to an all-day event Tuesday in honor of two occasions: the seventh annual National Day of Racial Healing and 130 years since the overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom. Read more

Community groups prepare for upcoming MLK holiday

• By Linsey Dower
• Jan. 13, 2023

Community groups and organizations throughout the state are preparing events in celebration of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Read more

Biden signs 2 bills supporting Native American languages

• By Linsey Dower
• Jan. 8, 2023
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President Joe Biden has signed into law two bills supporting Native American language education that were authored by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii. Read more

Good Neighbor Fund to support those in need exceeds $100,000 goal

• By Linsey Dower
• Jan. 1, 2023
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As of the latest tally, the Good Neighbor Fund had raised a little more than $115,000 from donations of all sizes, surpassing its goal of $100,000. Read more

Korean American activist awarded Peace Summit Medal

• By Linsey Dower
• Jan. 1, 2023

Christine Ahn, founder and executive director of the peace activist group Women Cross DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) was awarded the 2022 Peace Summit Medal for Social Activism at last month’s 18th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Read more

Violence Against Women Act amended to support Native Hawaiians

• By Linsey Dower
• Dec. 29, 2022
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President Joe Biden signed an amendment to the Violence Against Women Act on Wednesday, allowing Native Hawaiians access to resources from organizations supported under the act. Read more

Native Hawaiian paddler participates in 300-mile voyage

• By Linsey Dower
• Dec. 26, 2022
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On Dec. 12 the Hoki Mai voyaging crew made land on Motu Motiro Hiva after a three-day journey from Rapa Nui that spanned about 300 miles. Among them was Oahu’s Landon Opunui, the only Native Hawaiian among the crew of Chileans and Rapanuis. Read more

Good Neighbor Fund: Mother gets back on her feet

• By Linsey Dower
• Dec. 25, 2022

Megan Riddle, a full-time student at Leeward Community College and mother of two, hopes to use her own experiences and newfound education to one day become a faith-based substance abuse counselor to help others overcome struggles similar to those she faced throughout most of her life. Read more