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Alfred Hanuala “Freddy” Rabara Sr., 87, of Kailua-Kona, a retired Hawaii Police Department sergeant, West Hawaii coordinator under Mayor Herbert Matayoshi, and a National Guard veteran, passed away in Nakamaru Hale, Hospice of Kona on May 14, 2016. He was born in Waipunalei, Hawaii.
He is survived by sons Alfred Jr. and Rollin, eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Visitation: 8 a.m. June 4 at Helani Congregational Church. Services: 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Honolulu is full of history, which means plenty of stories of poltergeists in paradise. These ghost stories have been passed down from generation to generation. We rounded up five haunted downtown Honolulu hotspots.
The only one thing better than getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.
Our list of freebies is packed with 64 something-for-nothing deals. We don’t allow any useless junk on our list, only quality goods and services that you would happily pay good money for (or perhaps you already are). From free food to free investing and financial services to free technology and entertainment, there’s something here for everyone.
Go ahead. Put away your wallet. We insist!
You don’t get to use all the money in your traditional 401(k) and IRA for retirement because you still have to pay taxes on it. However, there are several ways to minimize taxes as you pull money out of your retirement accounts.
Consider these strategies to decrease the tax bill for your retirement account withdrawals
Your doctor tells you or a loved one that you need surgery and has helped you find a surgeon. You’ve read all you could find about the procedure. But here are 10 things your doctor may not have mentioned, and that you should be sure to do for yourself to be prepared and feel empowered.
When you have high blood pressure, the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries is too high. When you’re active, it is normal for your blood pressure to increase. Once the activity stops, your blood pressure should return to your normal range. When it doesn’t, you may have high blood pressure.
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In 1950, a group of U.S. Marines fighting in North Korea got stranded without enough ammunition. They managed to get to safety, but only with the help of … wait for it … Tootsie Rolls.
Special thanks to Stephen Lum who shared this photo of then Captain Joseph Chaves. We think it taken in the 1980s at one of the Exercise Team Spirit in Korea.
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Physical activity is defined as movement that involves contraction of your muscles. Any of the activities we do throughout the day that involve movement — housework, gardening, walking, climbing stairs — are examples of physical activity.
Exercise is a specific form of physical activity — planned, purposeful physical activity performed with the intention of acquiring fitness or other health benefits, says David Bassett, Jr., PhD, a professor in the department of exercise, sport, and leisure studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Working out at a health club, swimming, cycling, running, and sports, like golf and tennis, are all forms of exercise.
More than one in three Americans fail to get adequate sleep each night, and it could have some dire consequences on your health — like increased death risk.
United States Representative Mark Takai, said today he will not seek a second term in the House of Representatives, an announcement that comes seven months after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Takai, 48, was elected to his first term in Congress in 2014 after serving 20 years in the State House of Representatives.
Over the years his Military Appreciation package of bills resulted in increased benefits for military members. He serves as a lieutenant colonel in the Hawaii Army National Guard.
His congressional office released a statement Thursday announcing his decision to step down after serving out the remainder of his term. The statement read:
“It has been my greatest privilege to serve the people of Hawaii for the past 20 years. As your Congressman, I made it my mission to always put Hawaii and her people first.
“In life, we often make plans for ourselves. I had envisioned a long career in the U.S. House of Representatives, building up the seniority and influence that were key to Senator Inouye’s ability to deliver for Hawaii. But as often happens, we find ourselves on a different journey than what we had planned.
“When I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year, my family and I resolved to fight it head-on and with deep personal faith. Today, we find ourselves at a crossroads. I had truly hoped to aggressively fight this cancer while seeking re-election, but I recently learned that my cancer has spread.
“Putting Hawaii and its people first means that I must regretfully withdraw from my 2016 re-election race for Congress and suspend my campaign. Right now, for the sake of my family, I need to focus on getting better rather than getting re-elected.
“Although I will not be running for re-election, I intend to serve out the remainder of my term in Congress. There is still much work that I am determined to see through for Hawaii and our nation over the next few months.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank my family, friends, and supporters for their unwavering love and support. My time in public service has been an incredible journey, all made possible by my wife Sami, my children, Matthew and Kaila, my parents, siblings, and the many individuals who are family to me, either by blood, or by kinship.
“To my supporters, I say a heartfelt ‘Mahalo!’ You have been the foundation upon which my 20-plus years of public service has been built. Thank you for your love, friendship, and continued prayers,” said Congressman Mark Takai.
At this time, Congressman Takai asks for continued respect of our family’s privacy as we move forward with treatment.
The 200 Club presented awards for outstanding Honolulu Police Department employees at the Waialae Country Club yesterday. The 200 Club is an organization comprised of 200 businesses and community leaders who support the HPD and the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD), especially during times of personal crisis.
There were five different awards presented, one being the Outstanding Civilian Manager/Supervisor of the Year. The 2016 winner for this award was Warren Izumigawa. His citation read as follows:
2016 Civilian Manager/Supervisor of the Year
Mr. Warren Izumigawa, Telecommunications Systems Section
Mr. Izumigawa has nearly 30 years of service and manages the department’s Telecommunications Systems Section (TSS). The TSS is responsible for maintaining the City and County of Honolulu’s public safety communications infrastructure, which is vital for police operations. Mr. Izumigawa continually strives to enhance current practices and training by implementing new technological systems and equipment. Mr. Izumigawa is also a Master Sergeant in the Hawaii Air National Guard 293rd Combat Communications Squadron.
Congratulations Warren!
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Attending this breakfast were retired Guardmembers, Rob Lee, Gervin Miyamoto, and Brian Tom.
Trader Joe’s isn’t your typical supermarket. Its shelves are stocked mostly with specialty items, so you’re more likely to come home with cookie butter and tricolor quinoa than you are milk and eggs.
But “specialty” doesn’t necessarily mean expensive. Here are three secrets you need to know about shopping at Trader Joe’s.
