Hawaii communities are marking local milestones this month, with Maui celebrating 120 years of Filipino immigration to the islands.

• The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce, the county, and the mayor's office held their annual Filipino American History Month flag raising.
• This year marks 120 years since the first 15 Sakadas arrived in Hawaii to work the plantations.
• Honolulu police detective Jenny Lee, a 22-year veteran, was named 2026 Officer of the Year for her work on a child sexual abuse case that led to multiple arrests.
• On Kauai, more than 700 fifth graders learned about water quality and protecting local watersheds at the Department of Water's annual Make a Splash event.
• The Hilton Waikoloa Village is running an October dining special that sends part of each sale to breast cancer patients and families in Hawaii.

Outlook: Filipino American History Month events continue across the islands through October, alongside breast cancer awareness fundraising.