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Honokaa's community celebrates a tale of hope as Ramona Okumura returns from a challenging mission in Gaza.

KITV Island News

A sleepy town on Hawaii Island becomes alive every September as the community comes together to recognize International Peace Day. This year is extra special for a Honokaʻa family as they celebrate a story of hope and resilience.

KITV Island News

Residents on Hawaii Island marked the United Nations International Day of Peace Saturday with the safe return of an aid worker who was trapped in Gaza. The 16th Annual Peace Day parade and festival was held in Honokaa.

Hawaii News Now

A community foodshare program in Honoka‘a celebrated its sixth anniversary this weekend while rejoicing in knowing it is on its way to a future of continuing to feed anyone who needs a meal or groceries.

Big Island Now

Honokaa residents Miles Okumura and Lynn Higashi have been selected by AARP — the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older — to receive the 2024 AARP Hawaii Andrus Award for Community Service, the association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

Hawaii Tribune Herald

West Hawaii Today. In honor of Peace Day today, the Peace Committee of Honokaa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple is teaming up with Hawaii Diaper Bank and the Honokaa Business Association for a groovy new happening with a ’70s vibe, “Peace Out Wipe Out.”

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