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Unit 13’s Bennett Yap Is Keeping Hawaii On the Cutting Edge of Tech
For more than 40 years, Unit 13’s Bennett Yap, information technology manager, has worked to ensure that the public has easy access to government services. One of his proudest career […]
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Unit 6’s Albert Hetrick Tells KHON Why Aliamanu Earned National Honors
Aliamanu Middle School Principal Albert Hetrick, a Unit 6 member, visited KHON 2 News’ morning broadcast to celebrate his school’s selection as a 2025 “School of Distinction.” Moanalua and Kaimuki […]
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The Zoo’s Oki Uyeda Retires After 40 Years
Dwain “Oki” Uyeda, animal specialist and Unit 13 member, recently celebrated his retirement after four decades of service at the Honolulu Zoo. Oki had a childhood fear of geckoes that […]
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Unit 3’s Darice Garcia Creating “A Place Where People Care” for Lahaina Students
Two years after one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history ravaged Lahaina, Maui students are finding glimmers of hope on the King Kamehameha III Elementary School campus. CBS Mornings’ […]
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CBS Mornings Spotlights “Bravest Lifeguards On the Planet”
There’s no question that Oahu’s North Shore is home to some of the most dangerous waves in the world. But it’s also home to world’s most elite class of lifeguards. […]
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Blazing a Trail for Women in Ocean Safety
Ever since she was a little girl, Toni Watanuki of Unit 15 knew she was destined to be a lifeguard. Watanuki has been a water safety officer at Hanauma Bay […]
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It’s a Home Run: Two Members Honored in Hall of Fame
One coached the University of Hawaii-Hilo baseball team to more than 500 wins, the other a two-time Olympian who coached UH-Hilo women’s volleyball to six national championships — both are […]
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New State Board of Directors Sworn In
State Board President Ginet Hayes, a Unit 13 member, challenged the recently elected HGEA State Board of Directors to commit to growing and strengthening the union for the future. Her […]
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Peter Oshiro Makes Dining Out Safe In Hawaii
Peter Oshiro, manager of the Environmental Health Program in the Department of Health, has led one of the most critical departments to keep the community safe from communicable diseases. Oshiro, […]
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HGEA on KITV Island Life Live ft. Jaedyn Pavao, Unit 9 Nurse & 2025 Miss Aloha Hula
As we celebrate Nurses’ Week, joining us on KITV Island Life Live is Unit 9 Member Jaedyn Janae Puahaulani Pavao. She spoke on her win in the Miss Aloha Hula […]
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