Yesterday, tens of thousands of Okinawans surrounded the Futenma Air Base with a Human Chain 13 kilometers long calling for the removal of the U.S. military base. There is video at the Okinawa Times website: http://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/article/2010-05-16_6534/ On Friday, 5/14/2010, the Hawai’i Okinawa Alliance held a demonstration in front of the Federal Building in Honolulu in… Read more »
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13 Kilometer Human Chain protest May 16 in Okinawa
According to email notices being distributed widely on listserves, Okinawans are planning another massive “human chain” protest at Futenma air base in Ginowan City: “13 Kilometer Human Chain” Protest Announced For May 16″ A massive 13 kilometer long human chain will protest against the Futenma relocation of the American military base in Okinawa on May… Read more »
Secretary of the Army statements about Makua insults community
So, the Secretary of the Army stops in Hawai’i, makes some remarks about the Army’s need to train in Makua and the military’s respect for Hawaiian culture and the environment. He did not dare to have a public audience in Hawai’i. The Army canceled a reception with its hand-picked Native Hawaiian leaders because of… Read more »
Hawai’i Okinawa Alliance calls for demonstration in solidarity with Okinawa and All Pacific
PAN-PACIFIC RALLY TO DEMILITARIZE THE PACIFIC: SOLIDARITY WITH OKINAWA, GUAM, TOKUNO ISLAND, KOREA & HAWAI`I END THE OCCUPATION OF FUTENMA! PRINCE KUHIO FEDERAL BUILDING, HONOLULU (300 ALA MOANA BLVD & PUNCHBOWL) FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010 4:30-6:30 On May 16, 2010, Okinawans will be encircling Futenma Marine Corps Air Station in Ginowan City, Okinawa, forming a… Read more »
Schofield sergeant indicted in assault on infant son
Sad news that perhaps reflects how war affects families. >><< http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100504/BREAKING01/100504050/Schofield+sergeant+indicted+in+assault+on+infant+son Updated at 2:14 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Schofield sergeant indicted in assault on infant son Advertiser Staff A Schofield Barracks Army sergeant was indicted this morning on a charge of assaulting his infant son “to stop his crying,” a prosecutor said in court… Read more »
Hawaii to host RIMPAC naval maneuvers this summer
Posted on: Thursday, April 29, 2010 http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100429/NEWS01/4290352/Hawaii+to+host+RIMPAC+naval+maneuvers+this+summer Hawaii to host RIMPAC naval maneuvers this summer Isle businesses expect boost from bienennial event By William Cole Advertiser Military Writer A naval exercise that brings to Hawai’i’s shores thousands of service members from the U.S. and foreign nations, an aircraft carrier, beach landings — and millions in… Read more »
Military bases on O’ahu have special arrangements for municipal services
http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20100429_military_homeowners_pay_taxes_get_some_services.html Military homeowners pay taxes, get some services By June Watanabe POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Apr 29, 2010 Question: I saw City & County of Honolulu labels on trash bins in the Navy family housing area near Honolulu Airport. I’m presuming that city crews collect trash in that area and hope that the city is… Read more »
Victim in 2008 beating dies
Former Schofield soldier may face murder charge in ‘Ewa Beach attack of his wife, Tara Williams >><< http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100428/NEWS06/4280334/Victim+in+2008+beating+dies Posted on: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Victim in 2008 beating dies Former Schofield soldier may face murder charge in ‘Ewa Beach attack By Curtis Lum Advertiser Staff Writer A 38-year-old woman whose husband is accused of beating… Read more »
Ryukyu Shimpo article on demonstrations in Washington, D.C. and Honolulu (Japanese language)
The article reports on the action in front of the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C. and the vigil in Honolulu in front of the Consulate General of Japan. The article mentions that in Hawai’i, participants wore a yellow ribbons and held signs saying “Bases Out of Guam, Okinawa, Hawaii”. After igniting candles, participants gathered in… Read more »
Still Present Pasts: Korean Americans and the “Forgotten War”
AFSC Hawai’i and the DMZ-Hawai’i / Aloha ‘Aina network has been collaborating with the Hawai’i Korea Peace Day Committee and the National Campaign to End the Korean War on a number of events. This upcoming exhibit makes tangible the memories of a “forgotten war”, a war that has never officially ended. >><< Still Present Pasts:… Read more »
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