The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center (NVMC) is launching its annual Hero Awards to honor individuals who reflect the values of the Nisei. The inaugural Courage and Leadership Hero Award–with a trophy and $1,000 check–will be presented at the NVMC annual dinner on Nov. 4 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club. “The Nisei Veterans hold a special place in our community’s heart,” said … [Read more...] about Nisei Veterans Memorial Center announces annual Maui Hero Awards
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UPDATED: Know your 2016 Maui County election candidate: Tulsi Gabbard
And in what will likely be the last of these Know Your Candidate posts we put up before the Aug. 13 Hawaii Primary Election, U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D–Hawaii, just squeaks in under the deadline with her completed questionnaire. First elected to the U.S. Congress in 2012, Gabbard–who is also a major in the Hawaii Army National Guard and Iraq War veteran– has been an … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Know your 2016 Maui County election candidate: Tulsi Gabbard
Free Massages for Maui Veterans
Maui Veterans are invited for a free massage this Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage Student Clinic. It's one in a series of community outreach events, and the school has already brought free massage therapy to several Maui communities. Call to reserve your free appointment. Free. 9-11:45am. Maui School of Therapeutic Massage (1043 Makawao Ave., Suite … [Read more...] about Free Massages for Maui Veterans
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard getting married to Hawaii cinematographer
Last week two email messages from the office of Representative Tulsi Gabbard, D–Hawaii, fell into my already bursting inbox. The first wasn’t surprising at all: “Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) today applauded President Obama for signing the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans (SAV) Act into law,” the Feb. 12 email stated. “As an Army National Guard … [Read more...] about Rep. Tulsi Gabbard getting married to Hawaii cinematographer
U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii Urges Passage of Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act
Describing the current rates of suicide for American veterans as "unacceptable," U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono, D–Hawaii, today called for the passage of a new bill that would, at least on paper, make life a little easier for people seeking treatment from the U.S. Veterans Administration. “It is simply unacceptable that 22 American veterans commit suicide each day,” said Hirono … [Read more...] about U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii Urges Passage of Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act