#John Henry Felix

Scouting America, Aloha Council honored 106 new Eagle Scouts on Saturday at its annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet & Mentoring Luncheon in Nuʻuanu, Oʻahu.

Born and raised in Honolulu, John Henry Felix dedicated his life to advancing the common good. His roles spanned Chair Emeritus of the Hawai‘i Red Cross, founder of multiple Red Cross Societies in the Pacific, field delegate in international relief efforts across Southeast Asia and Africa, Chair of the American Red Cross International Committee, and distinguished leader in the Boy Scouts of America and March of Dimes.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi held a ceremony to dedicate a plaque at the Tom Moffatt Waikīkī Shell honoring legendary concert promoter and entrepreneur, Tom Moffatt. Moffatt passed away in 2016 after a six-decade career promoting events in the islands.

The former editor for the Maui Island Guide magazine, Ron Boyer, was named Acting Director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA).  Governor Linda Lingle also named Rod Maile as the deputy director of the department. Boyer will replace Larry Reifurth, who will be sworn in tomorrow as an associate judge on the […]