May 16, 2012
The Hannemanns have always believed in the importance of education. That was one of the reasons my parents moved to Hawaii from American Samoa: to enable their children to receive the best education possible.
In that vein, I’d like to share three key areas I will focus on in Congress to ensure that our keiki receive a world-class education from the time they first step into a classroom to the day they receive their final diploma.
May 13, 2012
As they say in Hawaii, there was a record “choke” crowd on hand on Saturday, May 12th for the Hawaii Island Charity Walk at Waikoloa along the Kohala Coast. The Venue was spectacular, food was ‘ono, prizes were first class,… Continue »
We all have special memories of our mothers. My mother was an extraordinary woman whose guidance, advice, counsel, and love through the period that she was with me for 18 years have sustained me throughout my life. Everything that she taught me back in Kalihi is as true today as it was then.
Former Kauai Mayor Maryanne Kusaka and two-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Teresa Bright are among five co-chairwomen for Mufi Hannemann’s campaign for the Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District, the candidate has announced. The chairwomen represent every county in Hawaii.
May 10, 2012
I applaud the new travel and tourism strategy released by the White House today. Increasing travel and tourism is a major component of strengthening the American economy. Highlights of the plan include increasing international visitors to the U.S. to 100… Continue »
May 9, 2012
The Ocean Lawn at Waimea Plantation Cottages came alive with the sound of music at our get-together this past weekend thanks to Cyril Pahinui and Peter Moon Jr, with support from Charlie Iona and Wes Kaui. The halau from Niihau was outstanding, with a couple of budding ukulele artists also performing. The food was ono, the audience was great, and setting was perfect on a moon-lit eve. Guests even could get a lomi-lomi as they enjoyed the outdoor concert.
May 7, 2012
Hannemann for Congress yesterday announced its team of campaign co-chairs and reintroduced its island coordinators during the grand opening of its statewide campaign headquarters at 2024 N. King Street. Earlier in the day, Hannemann pulled papers at the State Office… Continue »
May 7, 2012
On Saturday, May 5, Mufi Hannemann led the Annual Molokai Visitor Industry Charity Walk, which led dozens of marchers from One Ali’i Park to Hotel Moloka’i. The walk, whose theme was “Put your best slippah forward,” raised several thousand dollars… Continue »
May 6, 2012
Mufi Hannemann had a great reception on the island of Molokai in early May, showing why it’s known as “The Friendly Isle.” Mufi spoke before the Chamber of Commerce, presented the Harvard Book Award to an exceptional student at Molokai… Continue »
May 4, 2012
Team Aloha recently returned from the Tournament of Champions held at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California with another successful record. The 6th edition of Team Aloha won three out of its four games, losing by only two… Continue »