Military Appreciation Week; Kewalo Basin Memorial Dive; Reality Check with Civil Beat; Hawaii Arts Alliance youth art classes; Bruddah Iz added to the National Recording Registry
Retired U.S. Army Major General a role model for young women
For Militay Appreciation Week, we turned to a top-ranking woman in the U.S. Army who recently retired. Major General Suzanne Vares-Lum from Wahiawa is of Japanese and Native Hawaiian ancestry. We talked to her about diversity and inclusivity in the nation's military forces. She said she's also embarking on a new chapter, looking for opportunities to encourage mentorship and to focus on peace and security.
Kewalo Basin Memorial Dive for Brian Bugge | Ashley Bugge Facebook | Legacy of Life Hawaii
It was three years ago Thursday that Navy officer Brian Bugge died in a diving accident off Kewalo Basin. We first talked to his widow Ashley Bugge following his death about his decision to be an organ donor. Now we’ve learned that one of the recipients flew to Hawai‘i to mark the anniversary. Allisa Evans is a competitive marathoner and ICU nurse who got certified for this special dive. She and Ashley met for the first time Thursday.
Reality Check with Civil Beat: Federal child tax credit | Full Article
"President Joe Biden’s expanded federal child tax credit has the potential to help 278,000 children in Hawaii who could receive monthly payments of at least $250 throughout the last half of this year," Civil Beat reporter Anita Hofschneider wrote. She spoke with us about what that means for the state.
Hawaii Arts Alliance offering summer youth art classes | Full Article
A special notice for parents, the Hawai'i Arts Alliance is starting traditional arts classes at the Downtown Arts Center. The first summer session runs June 1 to July 17 with different types of workshops for separate age groups. HPR's Noe Tanigawa told us all about the program.
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole's famous medley added to National Recording Registry | Full Article
On Thursday, we celebrated the 62nd birthday of the late, great Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, better known to many of us as Bruddah Iz. The legendary singer and musician left an indelible mark on fans, and the Hawaiian music industry. While nearly all of his songs are treasured by the people of Hawaii, it was one in particular that brought him worldwide recognition. "Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" had the distinction of being added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. Recorded Sound Curator Matthew Barton told us about the song's inclusion and Hawaiian music in general.
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