Hot Shots – 5/20/26

Photo courtesy Honolulu Police Department

Celebrating A Job Well Done

Honolulu Police Department recently held its 2026 Police Week Service and Awards Ceremony. Among the award recipients are Lt. Kent Fernandez (second from left), who was named lieutenant of the year. Pictured with him (from left) are Brandon Nakasato, interim deputy chief; Andy Sugg, chief of staff for the City & County of Honolulu; and Gary Yabuta, Honolulu police commissioner. 

Photo courtesy Help, Understanding & Group Support

HomeWorld Raises Funds For HUGS

HomeWorld raised more than $8,500 for Help, Understanding & Group Support through its annual Stressless Event campaign. Pictured (from left) are Alex Wereszczynskyj, development director of HUGS; Alan Castillo, community resource development manager of HUGS; Marisa Masuda, administrative and grants manager of HUGS; Jeffrey Trinh, retail director of HomeWorld; Daphne Oliveros, brand merchandiser of HomeWorld; Sheryl Kramer, family services program director of HUGS; Maureen Purington, executive director of HUGS; Cara Mukai, family services hospital program manager of HUGS; and Kimey Kalua, Ho‘okele case manager of HUGS. 

Photo courtesy The Turtle Bay Foundation

Foundation Awards Student Scholarships

The Turtle Bay Foundation awarded $202,000 in scholarships to 86 students from O‘ahu’s North Shore and Ko’olauloa communities through its 13th annual scholarship program, which supports local students pursuing higher education. Scholarship recipients gathered at The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay for the announcement.