Daniel Akaka Dies at 93; First Native Hawaiian in Senate
HONOLULU — Daniel Kahikina Akaka, the first Native Hawaiian to serve in the U.S. Senate, died…
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‘Wall That Heals’ to Be Displayed in Gardena
GARDENA — “The Wall That Heals,” a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be…
Documentary Tells the Kazuo Yamane Story
“Proof of Loyalty” will be screened on Saturday, March 31, at 2 p.m. at the…
Campaign to Name School After 442nd Soldier Hits a Snag
Rafu Staff Report PALO ALTO — Fred Yamamoto, a Japanese American war hero, is one of…
Go For Broke Sponsors Essay, Performance, Visual Arts Contest
Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) on Feb. 5 announced its annual contest for…
Trump Urged to Nominate Ambassador to South Korea
WASHINGTON — Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released…
JANM Mourns Passing of Ike Hatchimonji
The Japanese American National Museum mourns the passing of longtime museum volunteer Ike Hatchimonji, who…
MIS Veteran’s Story Told in New Book
“Masao: A Nisei Soldier’s Secret and Heroic Role in World War II” by Sandra Vea…
OBITUARY: Jim Yamashita, 93; 442nd Veteran Chronicled Lives of KIA Soldiers
Junwo “Jim” Yamashita, a 442nd Regimental Combat Team veteran who worked to ensure the public…
GO FOR BROKE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ESSAY, POETRY AND VIDEO CONTEST: What They Need to Know …
First Prize, Poem, College Miya Eberlein UCLA Sophomore (2016-17 Academic School Year) Growing up…
JAKWV to Host New Year’s Luncheon on Jan. 20
GARDENA — The Japanese American Korean War Veterans will again welcome the new year with…
Mas Masuda: A Hero’s Century in Orange County
By MARY ADAMS URASHIMA (Editor’s note: Services for Masao Frank Masuda, 100, were held on…