Hawaii
Red Mass: ‘Negativity’ hampers efforts to solve Hawaii’s problems
Red Mass speaker: Eva Andrade
By Patrick Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald
“Many pressing issues challenge our state,” Eva Andrade told Hawaii lawmakers and other public servants at the Red Mass celebrated by Bishop Larry Silva Jan. 16 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, however an unrelenting climate of “negativity” is smothering efforts working toward the common good.
Andrade, director of the Hawaii Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of the Diocese of Honolulu, was the featured speaker at the diocese’s annual prayer to the Holy Spirit for courage and wisdom for Hawaii’s public servants.
She praised the civic leaders for their commitment to making people’s lives better.
“Homelessness, a lack of living wages, high vacancies in our state government that cripple our ability to provide needed services, families leaving our islands to find affordable living elsewhere, a rise in suicides, recovery from the devasting fire in Lahaina,” are serious challenges facing Island leaders, she said, but making them worse is “a relentless stream of critics.”
“Negativity has grown to the point of crisis,” said Andrade, who is also president of Hawaii Family Forum. “Over the past several years, I have witnessed more, and more vicious, verbal attacks against people in leadership positions including the governor, our state legislators, police officers, military personnel, judges, church leaders and just about everyone else.”
She said that participation in the legislative process is a right that should be encouraged, however, “personal attacks via emails, phone calls, text messages and rallies have turned into harassment.”
“This verbal abuse must cease,” she said.
“This does not align with the spirit of the Aloha State,” she said. “We are all created in the image of God, deserving respect and consideration.”
“For all of us, courage becomes the trait that propels us to action. The outcome of our efforts, whether we ‘win’ or ‘lose’ an issue, pales in comparison to the transformative power that unfolds in the aftermath. It is in the post-battle moments that our character is truly shaped and defined. Building good moral character is how we can best shape politics in Hawaii,” Andrade said.
“We work together because we love Hawaii and its people. We all do what we do because we want to make a difference. Whether we are the governor, the bishop, or a stay-at-home mom, we matter. Our values matter. Our decisions matter. Our lives matter,” she said.
Andrade used St. Marianne of Molokai as an example of a successful collaboration between state and church in the service of Hawaii’s people.
“I gained a profound understanding of the compassionate spirit embodied by a woman from Syracuse who journeyed to Hawaii at the desperate request of King Kalakaua to care for his citizens afflicted by Hansen’s disease,” she said.
“When it came to serving the people of Hawaii, Mother Marianne seamlessly bridged the gap between church and state,” Andrade said. “She set a positive example of what can be achieved.”
The Mass began with a Hawaiian chant by Ikaika Maliikapu Bantolina. State senators Brandon Elefante and Mike Gabbard read the two readings.
In his homily, Bishop Silva thanked God “for all of you public officials who are here with us today to join in prayer and worship. You are hereby affirming what our ancestors knew very well must be the basis of all our common living, acknowledging before all that God is our maker.”
Clerics raise their hands in blessing over the public servants at the annual diocesan Red Mass Jan. 16 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. (HCH photo | Jennifer Rector)
Divine law as foundation
The bishop told the lawmakers that secular law should have divine law as its foundation.
“We can only thrive in liberty and justice when we conform ourselves with the inner law that God has placed in every human heart,” he said.
“How scary it is when others go their own way without any reference to the ultimate one, whose laws are our freedom,” the bishop said. “How blessed it is when we discern carefully so that the laws of our land will all correspond to the law of the God who made us, sustains us, and loves us always.”
The Mass, celebrated during the week of the opening of the state legislature, was sparsely attended this year, with only six priests and eight deacons, and about a third of the general public’s pews empty. Royal Hawaiian orders, who attend yearly, were well represented with about two dozen men and women dressed in black and wearing red and yellow capes and feather lei.
Members of royal Hawaiian societies attend the Diocese of Honolulu’s annual Red Mass, Jan. 16 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. (HCH photo | Jennifer Rector)
Also in attendance were members of the Equestrian Order of the Most Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and the Knights of Columbus.
The civic leaders who attended included Gov. Josh Green and Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke; state representatives Henry Aquino, Lauren Matsumoto and David Tarnas; state senators Brandon Elefante and Mike Gabbard; and Honolulu city councilman Calvin Say.
Also present were Anton Krucky from the Department of Community Services, Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee Keoni Souza, circuit court Judge Catherine Remigio and former state representative Marcus Oshiro.
Gov. Green, who was attending the Red Mass for the first time as governor, said he has been to the Red Mass “many times.”
“I try to come every year,” he told the Hawaii Catholic Herald. “I have just a lot of dear friends that are in the Christian Church, including my mother. And in spite of the fact that I’m Jewish it is very fortifying to kind of show that we’re together.”
“And for me, it helps guide me as I govern, because then I get people’s perspectives who I care about.”
At the end of the Mass, Bishop Silva invited the civic leaders to stand for a blessing from himself, the priests, deacons and Protestant ministers. With palms extended, he prayed that the Holy Spirit descend on them and give them the grace “to discharge your duties with honesty and ability.”
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Chinatown businesses are participating in the annual Shop Around event on Black Friday and throughout the holiday season.
The Shop Around features deals on locally-made products and Hawaii-themed merchandise.
Roberta Oaks owns a shop at the intersection of Nuuanu Avenue and North Pauahi Street called Roberta Oaks Hawaii.
It releases new items specifically for Black Friday each year.
“We always love to put out a couple of new things on Black Friday,” Oaks said. “Our bamboo and chartreuse shirt this year will be a great Christmas shirt coming up.”
Local partnerships support event
American Savings Bank sponsors the Shop Around event, which Oak says is helpful for business.
“They’ve sponsored us for a few years now,” Oaks said. “They totally help us get print materials figured out. We’re able to hire a local artist to do our graphics, and then they also sponsor all of the tote bags that we end up giving away to customers on Black Friday.”
Focus on Hawaii-made products
Oaks’ shop features textiles, including aloha shirts, kitchen linens, and pouches, with a gift-with-purchase pouch promotion planned for this year.
The store also carries products from local artists, including blankets, jewelry made in the islands, bags made in Kaimuki, and ceramics.
“I’m really big on supporting local artists and other handmade items,” Oaks said.
She emphasized the importance of supporting Hawaii-made products during the holiday shopping season.
“Made in Hawaii products, it’s so important to support the economy here in the islands,” Oaks said. “We are a very self-contained place. Supporting local made products, keeps jobs local. And shopping small, shopping local really does go a long way.”
The Chinatown Shop Around event runs Black Friday and Saturday, with participating businesses offering deals throughout the holiday season.
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A U.S. Navy sailor assigned to the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands died Saturday after attempting to rescue children from high surf at a Kauai beach, authorities said.
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz died after first responders pulled him from waters off the military installation along the Hawaiian island’s western shore, the Kauai Police Department said in a release Monday.
On Saturday afternoon, emergency personnel were dispatched to Waiapua‘a Bay near Shenanigans, a restaurant located along the beach at PMRF, after reports of a swimmer in distress, according to the release.
Authorities said Diaz had entered the water to rescue two children who were “struggling in high surf.”
“While the children made it back to shore safely, he encountered trouble in the water,” the Kauai Police Department said.
Ocean Safety Bureau and Barking Sands Fire and Emergency Services Department personnel rescued the 47-year-old from the water and undertook lifesaving efforts, authorities said. He was transported to Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waimea, where he was later pronounced dead.
Diaz reported to PMRF in October, according to the Navy. He previously served on the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross and at Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, among other duty stations.
His awards and decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation and Kosovo Campaign Medal, among others.
Diaz enlisted in the Navy in 1997, according to service records. He promoted to master-at-arms 1st class in 2022.
Beth Sullivan is an editor for Military Times. Previously, she worked as a staff reporter for The Daily Memphian and as an assistant editor at The Austin Chronicle.
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Not sure when the mall closest to you is open? This is your island-by-island mall guide to shopping during the holiday season of chaos and cheer!
Oʻahu
The busiest malls on Oʻahu include: Ala Moana Center, International Market Place, Kahala Mall, Ka Makana Aliʻi, Pearlridge Center, Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikele Premium Outlets and Windward Mall.
Ala Moana
Normally open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., the mall will extend their hours starting Dec. 5–although individual store and restaurant hours may be different.
The following hours are the holiday schedule:
- Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) – Closed
- Nov. 28 (Black Friday) – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Nov. 29 to Dec. 4 (Normal hours) – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Dec. 5 to 23 (Extended hours) – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) – Closed
- Dec. 26-30 (Extended Hours) – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Jan. 1 (Fukubukuro) – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
During their extended hours, the mall will close at 8 p.m. on Sundays.
International Market Place
The International Market Place’s hours will not change for the holidays, according to their website.
Monday through Sunday the mall will remain open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with varying hours for certain stores and restaurants.
Kahala Mall
Regular mall hours for Kahala are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
The following hours are the holiday schedule:
- Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) – Closed
- Nov. 28 (Black Friday) – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Nov. 29 to Dec. 22 (Regular hours) – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Dec. 23 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) – Closed
- Dec. 26 to 29 (Regular hours) – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Dec. 30 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day) – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On Jan. 2, 2026, the regular mall hours will begin again for the new year.
Ka Makana Aliʻi
Ka Makana Aliʻi’s hours will not change for the holidays, according to their website.
Monday through Saturday the mall will remain open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, with varying hours for certain stores and restaurants.
Pearlridge Center
The mall’s regular hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
The following is their extended holiday hours:
- Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) – Closed
- Nov. 28 (Black Friday) – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Nov. 29 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Nov. 30 to Dec. 7 (Regular hours):
- Mondays through Saturdays – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sundays – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Dec. 8 to Dec. 14 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Dec. 15 to Dec. 19 – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Dec. 20 to Dec. 23 – 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) – Closed
- Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day) – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Some stores and restaurants may operate with varying hours.
The mall will return to its regular hours starting Dec. 26.
Royal Hawaiian Center
According to their website, Royal Hawaiian Center’s hours will not change for the holidays.
Monday through Sunday the mall will remain open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with varying hours for certain restaurants.
Waikele Premium Outlets
Starting on Dec. 1, the following are the extended hours for the center:
- Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day) – CLOSED
- Nov. 28 (Black Friday) – 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Nov. 29 – 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Nov. 30 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Dec. 1 to Dec. 6 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Dec. 7 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Dec. 8 to Dec. 12 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Dec. 13 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Dec. 14 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Dec. 15 to Dec. 20 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Dec. 21 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Dec. 22 to 23 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) – Closed
- Dec. 26 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Dec. 27 – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Dec. 28 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Dec. 29 to 30 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) to Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day) – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Windward Mall
The mall’s regular hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Extended holiday hours are listed below:
- Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving) – Closed
- Nov. 28 (Black Friday) – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) – Closed
Kauai
The busiest shopping areas on Kauai include: Kukui Grove Center, Poipu Shopping Village, Princeville Center and The Shops at Kukuiʻula.
Kukui Grove Center
The center’s regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Their website doesn’t display any extended holiday hours.
Poipu Shopping Village
The village is open 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Sunday, with individual store hours varying.
Extended holiday hours are not displayed on their website.
Princeville Center
The center’s regular hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Sunday.
Their website doesn’t display any extended holiday hours.
The Shops at Kukuiʻula
Regular hours for the shops is 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Sunday, with individual store hours varying.
Shopping hours for Nov. 28 (Black Friday) are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Maui
The busiest places to shop on Maui include: Maui Mall Village, Queen Kaʻahaumanu Center, The Shops at Wailea and Whalers Village.
Maui Mall Village
From Nov. 17 to 23, the village hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Their website doesn’t display any extended holiday hours.
Queen Kaʻahaumanu Center
The center’s hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Extended holiday hours are not displayed on their website.
The Shops at Wailea
Regular hours at the shops are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Sunday.
Their website doesn’t display any extended holiday hours or closures.
Whalers Village
The village hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Sunday, with individual store and restaurant hours varying.
Extended holiday hours are not yet displayed on their website.
Hawaiʻi Island
The busiest shopping places on Hawaiʻi Island include: Prince Kuhio Plaza, Queens’ Marketplace, The Shops at Mauna Lani and Waimea Center.
Prince Kuhio Plaza
The plaza’s hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Extended holiday hours are not yet displayed on their website.
Queens’ Marketplace
The marketplace hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday to Sunday.
Their website doesn’t display extended holiday hours.
The Shops at Mauna Lani
The shops are open on Monday to Sunday with varying hours for each store.
Their website doesn’t display extended holiday hours.
Waimea Center
The Waimea Center hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, and closed on Sunday.
Hours vary for each store, but extended holiday hours are not displayed on their website.
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