VOLCANIC ASH 50 years of statehood, but who’s counting? Nov. 21, 2007 By David Shapiro Plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hawai’i's statehood on Aug. 21, 2009, are off to a decidedly low-key start. With little fanfare, Gov. Linda Lingle last week convened the first meeting of a 25-member statehood commission created by...
Sept. 2, 2007 10:30 am and 1:30 pm Kana`ina Building `Iolani Palace Grounds Honolulu, Hawai`i The re-enactment will be preceded by a presentation by David Keanu Sai, who will provide a context for understanding why the signatures were being gathered by the Hui Aloha `Aina o na Wahine and the Hui Aloha `Aina o...
Flag-raising honors restoration of the Kingdom of Hawai’i Hawaiian sovereignty activists commemorated the 1843 restoration of the Kingdom of Hawai’i by British authorities with a brief noontime flag-raising ceremony at Thomas Square yesterday. As rain showers chased sunlight around the park, some 150 people joined hands in a circle and sang “Hawai’i Pono’i” at...
Legislation for a celebration of 50 years of statehood appears headed for approval. IF NUMBERS have any significance, then an observance of the 50th anniversary of the 50th state’s admission to the nation is in order. In recent years, Statehood Day hasn’t been given much attention, except as a day off for...
go to original RESTORING THE LOSS-Arnie Saiki NOV. 1993 Aloha ‘oe, aloha ‘oe E ke onaona noho i ka lipo One fond embrace, a ho’i a ‘e au A hui hou aku. Lili’uokalani, Aloha Oe Farewell to you, farewell to you, O fragrance in the blue depths. One fond embrace and I leave to...
governor_letter December 13, 2006 Student Festival Coming to Hawaii to Celebrate! What kind of greeting will these poor students have when they set foot here? Do they know what they’re getting into? From About page on Hawaii50years.com: The year 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of our 50th state. Hawaii will host celebrations and events...