Hot Shots – 6/10/26

Photo courtesy Kaka‘ako Improvement Association

Preschool Keiki Benefit From Donation

The Kaka‘ako Improvement Association donated $12,000 to upgrade the playground at Muriel Preschool in Kaka‘ako. The funds were raised at KIA’s annual golf tournament fundraiser at Pearl at Kalauao. Standing behind Muriel Preschool keiki are (from left) David Na, KIA treasurer; Allen Akiona, Muriel Preschool director; and Jon Lee, KIA president.

Photo courtesy jon brunold

Business Group Bestows Scholarships

Kaimukī Business & Professional Association recently awarded scholarships to high school seniors (front row, from left) Tytus Ahn of Kaimukī Christian School, Anastasia Tai of Kaimukī High School, Rochelle Joslyn Narciso of Sacred Hearts Academy, and Urijah Belaras of Saint Louis School. Pictured in the back row (from left) are state Rep. Jackson Sayama, KBPA officers Calvin Hara, Czarina Tabilas-Palmeira, Jonny Brunold and Tu Chanh Hua, and Honolulu City Council chair Tommy Waters.