Be a part of a FREE event for our community @bravehawaii presents the 1st Annual Bring a Buddy fun walk Saturday July 25
Keiki and Kupuna Fair
Touch a Truck Experience
Asing Park in Ewa Beach
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Officer saves grandma’s life savings from scam! Mahalo Cheif Vanic for sharing that story.
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District 9 residents - In addition to staying mindful of the weather conditions, please use extra caution on the roads as several traffic lights in our district have been experiencing outages.
At this time, the traffic signal on Farrington Highway at Kunia Road remains out. Earlier reports of the signal outage at Laulaunui Street has since been resolved and the light is back up and running.
Please drive carefully, treat intersections with non-functioning traffic lights as four-way stops, and allow extra travel time if needed.
For more information, please contact my office at (808)768-5009 or email me at [email protected].
#community #update #safety
Before the aloha shirt became a global symbol of Hawaiʻi, palaka came first.
Simple, durable, and unmistakable, this checkered fabric clothed generations who worked the land and built our communities. From plantation fields and ranch lands to coffee farms and today’s local fashion, palaka carries a story of resilience, unity, and pride.
Introduced to Hawaiʻi in the 1800s, palaka quickly became part of everyday life. As the sugar industry expanded, plantations issued palaka clothing to workers because it was strong, affordable, and built to endure long days in the fields. Laborers wore it daily as they helped shape Hawaiʻi’s economy. Paniolo relied on long-sleeved palaka for protection in rugged conditions, while coffee farmers depended on its durability in the fields.
Palaka also reflects the realities of plantation life. At one time, plantations used different colors to separate workers, reinforcing divisions based on race and status. Over time, however, that same fabric took on a new meaning.
In 1946, more than 70,000 plantation workers across Hawaiʻi went on strike for fair wages and better working conditions. During this historic labor movement, palaka became a symbol of unity as workers from different backgrounds stood together.
Communities like Waipahu played a key role in this story. Local businesses such as Arakawa’s produced palaka shirts for workers, making the fabric part of daily life. Founded in 1909 on Depot Road, Arakawa’s served the plantation community for generations and became closely tied to palaka’s legacy on Oʻahu.
Today, palaka lives on beyond the plantation era. Once worn as workwear, it is now worn with pride. In modern fashion, it appears at iconic Hawaiʻi retailers like Reyn Spooner, where traditional patterns are reimagined in contemporary styles.
Often called the “denim of Hawaiʻi,” palaka remains a lasting symbol of hard work, heritage, and local identity.
Palaka is more than a pattern. It is a story of sacrifice and perseverance. It is a story of unity and progress. And it remains woven into the fabric of Hawaiʻi. Did you know? Now you know!
#history #community #district9 #hawaii
Had the opportunity to attend the JustServe Conference yesterday and hear from organizations and community leaders focused on the importance of service, collaboration, and building stronger communities through action.
One of the biggest takeaways was the reminder that meaningful change happens when people come together, step up, and find ways to support one another beyond just talking about problems.
Mahalo to the organizers for putting together this event and for the invitation to be part of the conversation.
#Community #Service
Before I go to bed, I wanted to wish this hammah a happy birthday! I’m grateful for the friendship, wisdom, and vision you bring. You don’t come across many genuine, straightforward, God fearing men like Francis. Happy birthday my friend!
