The Laie and Kaneohe Hawaii stakes organize a five-day event to share the stories of pioneers from the Pacific Island, Laie and the early church with youth as well as provide opportunities for strengthening testimonies

The Honolulu Tabernacle, which was dedicated in 1941, was the final tabernacle built by the Church anywhere in the world, said Brooks Haderlie, the now retired BYU–Hawaii archivist. In a 1997 archived article from thechurchnews.com called “Honolulu Tabernacle to be Renovated” by Thomas E. Daniels, it says the Honolulu Tabernacle was dedicated in August 1941, only four months before the Pearl Harbor attack of December 1941.

Dr. Isaiah Walker of the Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts will be the first Hawaiian appointed as academic vice president of BYU–Hawaii. His wife, Rebekah Walker, an adjunct member of the Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts, said if there is anything that qualifies her husband for the job, it’s his aloha.

The Yamashitas spoke to students and community members about the importance of remembering who they are spiritually.

Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, paused and, voice wavering, finished the list of new temple announcements in the April 2020 General Conference with, “Shanghai, People’s Republic of China.”

Students say Church leaders posting uplifting and positive messages can provide safety and reassurance in a time of uncertainty.

BYU-Hawaii Religion Professor Keith Lane and three BYUH students said they think religious freedom is crucial in their lives because it enables them to practice their beliefs. They also said individuals can help preserve this human right in spite of social and political turbulence by learning about and respecting other religions and people.