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Pearl Harbor Historic Sites launching new tours of World War II monuments, museums
posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Tue Feb 05, 2013 at 12:00 AM Oahu’s Pearl Harbor is home to several independent historic sites — some operated by the National Park Service, and others managed by private-sector nonprofits. Three new half-day tours offer an up-close look at World War II history. More
Battleship Missouri Memorial marking two anniversaries with weekend festivities
posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Tue Jan 29, 2013 at 01:16 PM The USS Missouri — a 58,000-ton battleship — was launched from Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York on this day 69 years ago. Also, 14 years ago today, the decommissioned “Mighty Mo” opened as a Pearl Harbor museum. More
Public memorial services for Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye set for this weekend on Oahu
posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Fri Dec 21, 2012 at 11:33 AM Public memorials for Sen. Daniel K.Inouye will be held this weekend on Oahu, commencing with a viewing at the Hawaii State Capitol on Saturday and services at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl on Sunday. Also, a new fund aims to help causes the longtime senator and Medal of Honor recipient supported. More
Hawaii's “Go for Broke” Army hero, longtime U.S. senator, Daniel Inouye, dies at age 88
posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Tue Dec 18, 2012 at 01:29 PM Hawaii’s Sen. Daniel Inouye, a decorated World War II veteran who lost an arm in battle and represented the Islands in Congress for 50 years, died yesterday from complications tied to a respiratory illness. More
Oahu's Pearl Harbor ships, subs aglow for 2012 Holiday Harbor Lights boat tours
posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Mon Dec 10, 2012 at 01:32 PM Three evenings of free holiday boat tours in Pearl Harbor will get under way on Fri., Dec. 14. The event is organized National Park Service and Pearl City Lions Club in tandem with the U.S. Navy and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. More
Hawaii to observe Veterans Day with salutes at Oahu’s Punchbowl, Pearl Harbor
posted by: Leah Montalbano and Maureen O'Connell on Fri Nov 09, 2012 at 02:36 PM This weekend, Veterans Day will be observed in Hawaii with the dedication of a pavilion saluting Vietnam War soldiers, and a sunset ceremony aboard the “Mighty Mo” battleship. Also, entry fees will be waived at National Park Service sites. More
Battleship Missouri Memorial now offering free bow-to-fantail virtual tour
posted by: Leah Montalbano and Maureen O'Connell on Thu Oct 18, 2012 at 11:26 AM Merging military history with modern technology, the Battleship Missouri Memorial is now offering a 360-degree above- and below-deck virtual tour of the famous 900-foot ship in Pearl Harbor. More
“Mighty Mo” hosts free screening of Hawaii-filmed “Battleship” action/sci-fi movie
posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Mon Aug 27, 2012 at 03:38 PM Battleship Missouri Memorial is hosting a screening of "Battleship" tomorrow. Also, this weekend, a ceremony aboard the memorial ship in Pearl Harbor will mark the 67th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific. More
Updated Google “Scenic Hawaii” gallery zooms in on must-see sites on six islands
posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Fri Jun 22, 2012 at 02:36 PM Ready for a “virtual vacation” in the Islands? Google has expanded its “Scenic Hawaii” Street View gallery with scores of interactive-panoramic images of popular visitor attractions on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, and the Big Island. More
Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial marking 50th anniversary with special events
posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Thu May 24, 2012 at 07:24 AM The USS Arizona Memorial turns 50 on Memorial Day. To commemorate the anniversary and observe the holiday, WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument is hosting events ranging from sunset Pearl Harbor boat tours to a three-day Marine Corps Honor Guard vigil. More
“Mighty Mo” plays starring role in Hawaii-filmed “Battleship” movie
posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Mon May 21, 2012 at 12:00 AM For the filming of Universal Pictures' action-adventure/sci-fi "Battleship," the Battleship Missouri took to the open seas near Oahu for the first time in more than a decade. The Pearl Harbor memorial is now offering a tour spotlighting the movie set. More
Free admission at all Hawaii national parks for nine days, starting tomorrow
posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Fri Apr 20, 2012 at 10:38 AM Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, both on the Big Island, and Maui’s Haleakala National Park are among nearly 400 national parks celebrating National Park Week, from Sat., April 21 through Sun., April 29, by waiving entrance fees. More
Pro Bowl Week to kick off in Hawaii with roster of free football-related festivities
posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Wed Jan 25, 2012 at 07:32 PM Some world's best pro football players are touching down in Hawaii for this weekend’s NFL 2012 Pro Bowl at Oahu’s Aloha Stadium. Pro Bowl Week festivities range from a “Sunset on the Beach” pep rally of sorts to a Waikiki block party. More
Scenes from Pearl Harbor Day's 70th anniversary ceremonies on Oahu
posted by: Maureen O'Connell on Thu Dec 08, 2011 at 12:24 PM Survivors of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Oahu’s Pearl Harbor, along with military officials and others gathered in full view of the USS Arizona Memorial to observe this year’s milestone anniversary with special tributes and reflections. More
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