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Hokule‘a resumes statewide sail with rare Pearl Harbor visit

Jan 22, 2025 | thegardenisland.com | Kevin Knodell Star-Advertiser

The Hokule‘a voyaging canoe, refreshed after four weeks in dry dock, sailed into Pearl Harbor Saturday morning as it resumed its Pae ‘Aina statewide tour and prepares for its 50th birthday celebration in March. The Hokule‘a voyaging canoe, refreshed after four weeks in dry dock, sailed into Pearl Harbor Saturday morning as it resumed its Pae ‘Aina statewide tour and prepares for its 50th birthday celebration in March. Rear Adm.
Service members occupy nearly 14% of Oahu rentals, Pentagon says

Jan 20, 2025 | thegardenisland.com | Kevin Knodell Star-Advertiser

A new Pentagon report on military housing in Hawaii found that nearly 14% of residential rentals on Oahu are occupied by service members and their families. A new Pentagon report on military housing in Hawaii found that nearly 14% of residential rentals on Oahu are occupied by service members and their families.
Hawaii soldier posthumously awarded Medal of Honor

Jan 7, 2025 | thegardenisland.com | Kevin Knodell Star-Advertiser

A Hawaii soldier who fell in battle during the Korean War was one of seven service members retroactively awarded the Medal of Honor Friday, the highest U.S. military award for courage in wartime. A Hawaii soldier who fell in battle during the Korean War was one of seven service members retroactively awarded the Medal of Honor Friday, the highest U.S. military award for courage in wartime. Pvt.
Future generations called to always remember Pearl Harbor

Dec 9, 2024 | thegardenisland.com | Kevin Knodell Star-Advertiser

This year, the anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor was as much a time for reflection on how people remember the event as it was to honor the event itself, as the “day that will live in infamy” gradually fades from living memory. This year, the anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor was as much a time for reflection on how people remember the event as it was to honor the event itself, as the “day that will live in infamy” gradually fades from living memory.
Hawaii Marines first to get ‘ship-killing’ missile launcher

Dec 7, 2024 | thegardenisland.com | Kevin Knodell Star-Advertiser

Marines on Oahu are the first in their service to officially receive a new “ship-killing” missile system they hope will give American forces an edge in the Pacific. Marines on Oahu are the first in their service to officially receive a new “ship-killing” missile system they hope will give American forces an edge in the Pacific. They have been testing the Navy/Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, better known as NMESIS, and are eager to add it to their arsenal.
Hawaii State Archive to digitize Pearl Harbor memorial records

Dec 6, 2024 | thegardenisland.com | Kevin Knodell Star-Advertiser

The Hawaii State Archive is cataloging documents and records from the Pacific War Memorial Commission, chronicling how the state raised money to commemorate the Dec. 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor attack by Japan. The Hawaii State Archive is cataloging documents and records from the Pacific War Memorial Commission, chronicling how the state raised money to commemorate the Dec. 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor attack by Japan.
Taiwan’s president begins first Pacific tour in Hawaii

Dec 3, 2024 | thegardenisland.com | Kevin Knodell Star-Advertiser

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te arrived in Hawaii Saturday to begin his first trip overseas since his inauguration, and is expected to spend two nights at the Kahala Hotel before continuing on to visit the three Pacific island nations with which his country still has direct diplomatic ties.
Hawaii’s ‘Rosie the Riveter’ dies on Maui at age 98

Nov 20, 2024 | thegardenisland.com | Kevin Knodell Star-Advertiser

Lucille “Cille” MacDonald, a Maui resident who was recognized by Congress for her work building ships during World War II and escaped the 2023 Lahaina fire, died Friday just weeks short of what would have been her 99th birthday. Pacific Historic Parks, an organization dedicated to preserving military history of the Pacific, announced MacDonald’s death Monday.
Red Hill crisis: Pentagon reports detail poor recordkeeping across Oahu fueling operations

Nov 15, 2024 | thegardenisland.com | Kevin Knodell Star-Advertiser |Wyatt Haupt Jr.

On Thursday the Pentagon’s Inspector General office released long-awaited reports on the Navy’s fuel and water systems on Oahu. On Thursday the Pentagon’s Inspector General office released long-awaited reports on the Navy’s fuel and water systems on Oahu.
Retiring Gen. Charles Flynn says Hawaii is highly significant amid Pacific tensions

Nov 10, 2024 | thegardenisland.com | Kevin Knodell Star-Advertiser |Wyatt Haupt Jr.

U.S. Army Pacific commander Gen. Charles Flynn retired Friday from the military in a ceremony at Fort Shafter’s historic Palm Circle. U.S. Army Pacific commander Gen. Charles Flynn retired Friday from the military in a ceremony at Fort Shafter’s historic Palm Circle. Dignitaries and military leaders from around Hawaii and across the region turned out, watching from under tents as rain poured down and Flynn officially handed command of USARPAC to Gen. Ronald Clark.