Posts Categorized: DMZ-Hawai’i / Aloha ‘Aina In the News

On Maui: Hiroshima Commemoration

MAUI TIME WEEKLY, JULY 29, 2010 http://www.mauitime.com/Articles-i-2010-07-29-74029.113117_Remembering_Hiroshima_As_An_Act_of_Liberation.html Remembering Hiroshima As An Act of Liberation The militarization of Hawaii and its effect on our economy and collective psyche is often overlooked. Activist Kyle Kajihiro wants to change that July 29, 2010 | 09:33 AM Outpost of Empire The militarization of Hawaii and its effect on our… Read more »

Resolution Opposing U.S. Imperialist Wars and Militarism

http://pma2010.org/node/176 Resolution Opposing U.S. Imperialist Wars and Militarism Full text Resolution Opposing U.S. Imperialist Wars and Militarism Prepared for the 2010 U.S. Social Forum People’s Movement Assembly WHEREAS, Pentagon spending has doubled to over $700 billion in the past eight years, and the U.S. Empire maintains over 700 military bases around the globe to wage… Read more »

“The Army has no plans for the removal of the legacy DU”

Mahalo to Big Island Weekly for continuing to track the Depleted Uranium contamination in Hawai’i. >><< http://www.bigislandweekly.com/articles/2010/06/30/read/news/news02.txt Army official: We never meant to clean up DU By Alan D. Mcnarie Wednesday, June 30, 2010 11:08 AM HST According to a high Army official, the Army never intended to remove depleted uranium ammunition remnants from Pohakuloa… Read more »

Army tries, but fails to pacify Native Hawaiians in Makua, Lihu’e and Pohakuloa

http://www.armytimes.com/news/2010/06/ap_army_hawaii_native_ties_062010/ Army seeks better ties with Native Hawaiians By Audrey McAvoy – The Associated Press Posted : Sunday Jun 20, 2010 14:14:17 EDT HONOLULU — The people of Waianae believe the first Hawaiians were created in Makua, a lush valley about 30 miles from downtown Honolulu. The valley is also home to three large heiau,… Read more »

Video posted: Army desecration of burials angers Native Hawaiians

Army desecration of burials angers Native Hawaiians from kyle kajihiro on Vimeo. The Army Stryker brigade expansion in Hawai’i was a 25,000 acre land grab, the largest military buildup since WWII. Many cultural sites were damaged or destroyed by the project despite community protest. Despite warnings that a vast cultural site complex would be harmed… Read more »

Hawaii rally protesting Israeli commando raid

http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Hawaii-rally-protesting-Israeli-commando-raid/TYuDgfAt2UCv_A00H-6aIQ.cspx Hawaii rally protesting Israeli commando raid Reported by: Marisa Yamane Email: myamane@khon2.com Last Update: 6/01 10:13 pm A Honolulu woman was among seven hundred activists taken into Israeli custody after soldiers raided a flotilla carrying relief supplies to Gaza. The deadly raid also sparked protests across the US today, including here in Hawaii. Hawaii… Read more »

Honolulu woman detained in Israeli raid on Gaza aid flotilla

http://www.starbulletin.com/news/breaking/95371634.html Honolulu woman detained in Israeli raid on Gaza aid flotilla By Star-Bulletin Staff POSTED: 01:32 p.m. HST, Jun 01, 2010 Honolulu peace activist Ann Wright was one of about 700 people taken into custody by Israeli defense forces after a raid on a flotilla of boats carrying aid to Gaza that left nine people… Read more »

Army desecration of burials angers Native Hawaiians

Yesterday, a representatives of Native Hawaiian organizations and other supporters went on a site visit to the area in Lihu’e (Schofield range) where the Army desecrated the burials of at least two individuals, including an adult and a child.  Poi pounders and other cultural implements were also found at the site. The Army’s propaganda spin… Read more »

Wai’anae Environmental Justice summer youth program accepting applications for 2010

Applications are now closed.  Download application forms here. Ka Makani Kaiaulu o Wai‘anae A Summer Youth Environmental Justice Training Institute Aloha Kakou We are Ka Makani Kaiaulu o Wai’anae. We are learning how to promote environmental justice in Wai’anae. We know there is a problem – environmental racism. We swim and play in these waters…. Read more »

Hilo peace activists threatened with arrest at Hilo Armed Forces Day events

Press release:  May 16, 2010 Peace Activists threatened with arrest at Hilo Armed Forces Day events further contact: Jim Albertini 966-7622, ja@interpac.net “Over a dozen peace activists were threatened with arrest for offering peace leaflets and peacefully sign holding at Armed Forces Day events in Hilo on Saturday, May 15th.  The activists held signs reading… Read more »