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Battleship Missouri celebrates 40 years since Cold War recommissioning
5+ hour, 42+ min ago (135+ words) HONOLULU (Hawaii News Now) - The Battleship Missouri Memorial is marking 40 years since the USS Missouri was recommissioned during the Cold War. A special ceremony and exhibit opening was held Sunday aboard the historic battleship at Pearl Harbor. More than 40 former…...
Pearl Harbor sailor identified more than 80 years after attack
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (290+ words) HONOLULU (Hawaii News Now) - More than 80 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a Navy sailor killed in the assault has been identified through DNA testing, officials said. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency said it has accounted for Navy…...
Historic WWII aircraft "Lacey Lady" being restored for flight
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (657+ words) SALEM, Ore. (Investigate TV) " Volunteers are working to restore a World War II B-17 bomber that spent nearly seven decades as a roadside landmark in Milwaukee, Oregon. The Boeing B-17, nicknamed "The Flying Fortress" during World War II, became a symbol of…...
Clarksburg native World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (67+ words) Hawaii News Now Clarksburg native World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday FAMU grad reflects as more than 900 students earn degrees Freight House Farmers Market kicks off outdoor season this weekend Country Style Ice Cream to open new Bettendorf location Moline…...
Rosie the Riveter history forums set for May in Wilmington
1+ week, 3+ day ago (83+ words) Hawaii News Now Rosie the Riveter history forums set for May in Wilmington Pet of the Week: Achilles from the New Hanover Co. Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit Jackson County officials investigate Summit Township house fire City announces road closures…...
Stories of Hawaii: A father's military past shared after years of being tucked away
1+ week, 6+ day ago (87+ words) Hawaii News Now Stories of Hawaii: A father's military past shared after years of being tucked away On Tuesday, a champion will be crowned in Big Island high school baseball. April 27, 2026 HAWAII WEATHER: Trade winds become wetter this week; Jennifer…...
Stories of Hawaii: A father's military past shared after years of being tucked away | Full Recording
1+ week, 6+ day ago (136+ words) Full audio recording of Corporal Charles Jitsuo Okimoto's experience in combat as part of the 100th Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat team during WWII. Stories of Hawaii: A father's military past shared after years of being tucked away | Full Recording 66-year-old woman dies…...
Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum celebrates anniversary of Navy's first submarine
2+ week, 6+ day ago (69+ words) Hawaii News Now Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum celebrates anniversary of Navy's first submarine Former Hawaii Gov. Ariyoshi passes away at age 100 Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke announces decision not to seek reelection HFD says cause of 2-alarm Pearl City house fire…...
Documentary on the 100th Battalion Japanese-American soldiers in production in Hawaii
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (485+ words) Her dad, Thomas Taro Higa, was part of the Japanese-American contingent of soldiers from the 100th Battalion, part of the "Go For Broke" 442nd Regimental Combat Team. She is sharing her dad's story during World War II for a new film called…...
Hundreds gather for anniversary of WWII battalion, documentary trailer premiere
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (211+ words) HONOLULU (Hawaii News Now) - In honor of a World War II battalion's anniversary, a special trailer screening was held Saturday for veterans, families, and supporters. Over 200 people attended a banquet in honor of the 100th Infantry Battalion's 83rd anniversary, which coincided with…...