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MEDIA RELEASE Kuikahi Mediation Center honored its valued cadre of volunteers on Feb. 19 with a Volunteer Appreciation Party at Nani Mau Gardens. “We selected two mediators to receive our 2015 Volunteer of the Year award. Kathy Hammes completed her Basic Mediation Training in 1989 and Evelyn Pacheco in 1994. Both women have been committed […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The nonprofit Kuikahi Mediation Center received a $5,000 grant from the Cooke Foundation to launch a school peer mediation program in East Hawaii. During the 2014-2015 school year, 40 fourth and fifth graders were trained how to mediate disputes among students at Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School (LCPCS). “Kuikahi is thrilled to partner […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kuikahi Mediation Center has elected its board of directors for fiscal year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Attorney, arbitrator, and orchid enthusiast Sandra Song was reelected for a second three-year term. Jeri Gertz was elected as the newest board member of the non-profit community mediation center. “Last November, Jeri Gertz recommended […]

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The non-profit Ku‘ikahi Mediation Center is pleased to welcome instructor Allysyn “Auntie Aloha” Bezilla, who teaches “Ho‘oponopono Begins With Me: A Workshop for Service Providers” on Saturday, March 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Hilo.

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MEDIA RELEASE On Sunday, Nov. 10, the Kuikahi Mediation Center — in participation with the Hawaii County Bar Association (HCBA) — is hosting its Eighth Annual Recognition Dinner and Auction in Hilo to help fund the non-profit human services agency. “Founded in 1983 as a program of the Hawaii Island YMCA, Kuikahi became an independent […]

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MEDIA RELEASE On Sunday, Nov. 11, the Kuikahi Mediation Center (KMC) — in participation with the Hawaii County Bar Association — is hosting its Seventh Annual Recognition Dinner and Auction in Hilo to help fund the non-profit human services agency. “This year we are recognizing the Honorable Greg K. Nakamura and Prosecuting Attorney Charlene Y. […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The Hilo Orchid Society’s benefit Preview Party, which kicked off the 60th Annual Hilo Orchid Show and Sale, raised $5,360 for Kuikahi Mediation Center (KMC). Held Aug. 2 at the Edith Kanakaole Stadium, the benefit featured wine and beer tasting, catered food, live music, and orchid pre-sales. “We were so grateful to be […]

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MEDIA RELEASE The non-profit Kuikahi Mediation Center (KMC) announces its fall “Basic Mediation Training” in Hilo. Led by Diane Petropulos and Catherine Lampton, the training spans two consecutive weekends, Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 6-7. “This training is perfect for anyone who wants to learn basic mediation skills,” stated KMC Executive Director Julie Mitchell. “First, you’ll […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kuikahi Mediation Center has named Julie Mitchell as its new executive director. Mitchell, who most recently served as general manager for Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, brings more than a decade of nonprofit experience to the position. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Ms. Mitchell to our organization,” said KMC board president […]

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