Category: Cover Story
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Kimokeo Kapahulehua: A Modern Hawaiian, in Love with a Bold Mission
Following his inner guiding star, Kimokeo skillfully navigates the subterranean waters of his own inner world and kuleana. In the Hawaiian tradition, the purpose of life —the meaning of our being here on Earth — is to fulfill a unique responsibility, our kuleana. This traditional way of looking at human existence addresses the age-old questions about the meaning…
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Les Murakami: The Heart of a Warrior Through & Through
“Don’t give up… I still exercise six days a week.” Former UH Coach Les Murakami had an award-winning baseball coaching career at the University of Hawai‘i. He coached more than 500 players in a victory-studded career that stretched from 1971 to his retirement in 2001. But his retirement didn’t come by choice. On Nov. 2,…
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Governor Abercrombie: a New Day for Hawai‘i’s Seniors
“We need to face our challenges together, and build a Hawai‘i for all ages.” As Neil Abercrombie marched into the governorship of Hawai‘i, he carried with him a manifesto — A New Day In Hawai‘i. One of the plan’s key points was to enhance the quality of life for older adults — even to ambitiously turn age into an…
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Uchinanchu: Hawai‘i-Okinawans — A Generation of Roots… Engraved.
Cover & Feature Story Photography by Brian Suda “We believe that the future of HUOA is dependent upon our youth.” — Jane Serikaku When we first meet someone new in Hawai‘i, we often ask, “Where you wen’ grad?”, as it gives us an idea of where they grew up and a lot of times we know…
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Making a Case for Seniors — Prosecuting Attorney: Keith Kaneshiro
A lifetime dedicated to the safety and security of our community “I… became aware of people who take advantage of the elderly,… “ With more than 30 years of experience in the criminal justice field, Prosecuting Attorney Keith Kaneshiro has dedicated his life to the safety and security of our community. Recognized globally as an…