Category: Hawaii – Filipino
The 2024 Hawaii Legislative Session: Hawaii Workers Edition
Did our elected officials prioritize workers this year? The quick answer is NO. Let’s review.
Hawaii Filipinos Adjust to Their New Communities – Life as A U.S. Mainland Transplant
Oddly, having a loved one leave the Hawaiian Islands is so common that it’s become part of Hawaii culture.
State Marks The Start of Ka La’i Ola, A Major Housing Initiative For Maui Wildfire Survivors
Ka La’i Ola means “The Place of Peaceful Recovery” and it is a pivotal housing project on Maui designed to support wildfire survivors ineligible for FEMA aid.
Huge Tax Cut Leads Way Of Legislature’s Achievements
But this year is different. This year, there are four big reasons to say “Thank you” to our legislators, our legislative leaders and Gov. Josh Green. Best of all, your wallet is going to be saying “Thank you” too.
HFC’s Last Journalism Scholar, Lizette Nolasco, Graduates With Honors From Chaminade University
zette Jelena Nolasco of Aiea, winner of the 2022 Hawaii Filipino Chronicle (HFC) journalism scholarship, was honored as Chaminade University of Honolulu’s Outstanding Graduate in Communication.
Hawaii Must Lead – Thinking Global, Acting Local
Surprisingly, state lawmakers took a meaningful step in the right direction on what I believe is the most important issue of our time.
The Flores de Mayo-Filipino Fiesta 2024—A Postscript
This year 2024, the iconic Filipino Fiesta is now on its 31st year as a staple among the cultural events held on Oahu. While Maui’s Barrio Fiesta has been around much longer—55 years this year.
The Haiku Stairs, the Natatorium, and the Superferry
Mayor Blangiardi has announced that the removal of the controversial Haiku Stairs has begun, and I do believe this is a terrible mistake the City and County are making.
Hawaii Reach Settlement With Wireless Carriers Over Deceptive, Misleading Advertising Practices
The Hawaii State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection announces that the 50-jurisdiction settlement worth $10.25 million resolves the general investigations into the Wireless Carrier providers’ deceptive and misleading advertising practices.
Daniw Idiay Tapao
Daniw Idiay Tapao: Kayarigak ti Maysa a Mula a Nagallatiw iti Sabali a Similia (Kabayatan iti Kaaddak iti Nakayanakak a Brgy Tapao, Sinait, IS)