DAR Hawai'i Loa Chapter

06/07/2026

The public is invited to a “Sharing the Spirit of America“ event at noon on July 8, 2026, at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center gazebo. Hosted by Hawaiʻi County.

Simultaneous readings of the Declaration of Independence will take place around the world so click on the link to find an event near you. Nothing scheduled in your community? Put one on the map! As of today, 419 locations have been registered - letʻs get to 1,000 by July 8!

This is a Signature Program of the Hawaiʻi Hawai'i America250 Commission

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

Hawai’i Loa Junior Membership Chair Grace Tucker with Elain Shubat, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Deputy Communications Director/Digital Director in Washington D.C.

06/01/2026

Have you pre-registered for the 135th Continental Congress? Today is the LAST day to pre-register.

For information on registering, please visit the President General's blog from April 15, 2026, or visit the Continental Congress Website!

05/31/2026

05/27/2026

Hawai’i Loa Chapter Member Grace Tucker, our Junior Membership Chair, attended the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. It was a profoundly moving experience.

05/26/2026

Mayor Kimo Alameda was the Keynote speaker at West Hawaiʻi Veterans Cemetery’s Memorial Day ceremony today. Floral arrangements shown flanking the podium were placed at the various memorials during the ceremony. (Hawaiʻi Loaʻs beautiful arrangement is closest to the podium). Gold Star family members, including Hawaiʻi Loa Chapter member Jennifer Snell, received lei in Honor of their sacrifice. More photos will follow shortly.

05/26/2026

Hawaiʻi Loa Chapter’s floral arrangement presented at the Memorial Day ceremony held today at Veterans Cemetery No. 2 in Hilo. Created by Teresa Fuata.

05/26/2026

Hawaiʻi Loa Chapter members Kim Kennedy, Marilyn Haymore, Teresa Fuata, Margaret Russo and Robin Moorehouse, with American Legion Post No. 3 Hilo Commander Larry “Poppop” Nahalea, attended today’s Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Cemetery No. 2 in Hilo.

05/25/2026

In remembrance…we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and pray for the Gold Star families and loved ones of those U.S. military members who died in the line of duty. 🇺🇸

As America prepares to mark our 250th anniversary of independence, we reflect on the generations of men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice helped preserve the freedoms and opportunities that have shaped our country's story for 250 years.

This Memorial Day, we honor their courage, remember their service, and express our deepest gratitude. May we never forget those who gave everything for our nation.