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The U.S. Mint has announced five new women who will be circulated on quarters in 2024 as part of the third year of the American Women Quarters Program. The circulation is an initiative of the U.S. Mint in consultation with the Smithsonian National Women’s History Museum, which was approved by Congress alongside the National Museum of the…

The late US Congresswoman, Patsy Takemoto Mink of Maui, is among five women being featured on a new US quarter design.  The design was unveiled this week by the US Mint.

The life and legacy of the late cultural icon Edith Kanakaʻole was celebrated Saturday on the Big Island with a mural, a U.S. quarter and lots of shared memories of dancing, culture, relationships and connections.

The “He Kaʻao No Aunty Edith Kanakaʻole” celebration starts at 10:30 a.m. with a welcoming ceremony in the UH-Hilo Performing Arts Center in Hilo on the Big Island followed by a ceremonial presentation of gifts and tributes.

Community to celebrate legacy of kumu hula, educator Edith Kanakaʻole.

The life and legacy of legendary educator and cultural icon Edith Kanakaʻole will be celebrated on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.

Edith Kekuhikuhipuʻuoneonāaliʻiōkohala Kenao Kanakaʻole, Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett and Jerald Kimo Alama Keaulana were each awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at the April 20 meeting of the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.

The cargo truck was reportedly carrying $750,000 in dimes from a US Mint in Philadelphia to Florida when thieves struck while it was parked overnight.

To do in Denver this weekend: Toy & Doll Supershow, Arvada Kite Festival, XicanIndie FilmFest at Su Teatro, and a rising Titanic month at the Molly Brown House Museum

The award-winning composer, who taught at Hawaiʻi CC and UH Hilo, is one of five American women to be minted on new quarters.