2025

Neki Kauhi Jr., 80, of Hilo died July 1 at Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. Born in Hilo, he was a retired meat department manager for KTA Super Stores-Downtown and a U.S. Army Vietnam War and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Survived...

Veteran’s Outdoor Challenge Have you heard of the Veterans Outdoor Challenge? This is an inspiring initiative inviting Veterans across the nation to embrace the great outdoors for improved physical health, mental well-being, and camaraderie. This challenge is presented through a...

Check out the latest edition of pūpūkahi, the State of Hawai‘i Department of Defense newsletter—now available online! This issue is packed with highlights from across our DOD divisions, including:🎶 Hawai‘i and Kansas joining musical forces💪 Training updates🌐 International exchanges🇺🇸 And...

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Expanding Access to Care in the Community At VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS), our mission is to ensure you receive timely, high-quality care—no matter where you live. We are incredibly proud of the dedication shown by our VA providers...

Raymond Tavares Rabisa Sr., 85, of Hilo died May 25 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. He was a veteran of the Hawaii Army National Guard. Online condolences: homelanimemorialpark.com.  Survived by son, Raymond Rabisa Jr.; daughters, Gloria Grace, Raenette Kainoa, Betty Jane (Lambert Kipi)...

In August 1950, torrential rains unleashed a devastating flash flood upon the town of Waimea on the island of Kauaʻi. Swollen by days of relentless downpour, the Waimea River surged beyond its banks, cutting off the town from the rest...

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Who: COL (R) Lawrence Siu What: Service and Full Honors When: Monday, 18 August 2025 0900-1000 Public Visitation and Welcoming of Guests 1000-1040 Service 1040-1100 Funeral Honors 1100-1230 Reception Where: Hawaiian Memorial Park, 45-425 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744 Why:...

Photo curtsey of MSgt (ret) Darrell Bactad Early practice days for the Hawaii Air National Guard Honor Guard Volunteer Team created in April 1999 by TSgt Thomas Chock, 154 LRS SSgt Wasada (LRS),  SSgt Bactad (LRS), TSgt Samson (293 CBCS),...