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FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
‘MOORE’ TITLES
Carissa Moore repeats as WSL women’s champ with victory at Trestles.
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CLEANING UP
Kaimukī Youth Development clears debris from Koali Road. SEE PAGE 5
Iconic Eatery Celebrates 60 Years
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Chris Iwamura, CEO and third-generation owner of Rainbow Drive-In says that giving back to the community — especially in a way that benefits keiki — is an important and meaningful way for the company to celebrate its 60th anniversary. LAWRENCE TABUDLO PHOTO
ABY KYLE GALDEIRA
fter serving up thousands upon thou- sands of plate lunches and locally inspired meals over the past six de-
cades, Rainbow Drive-In continues to dole out hearty portions of aloha to its legion of loyal customers.
Rainbow Drive-In first opened on Oct. 2, 1961, behind the vision and hard work of Sei- ju and Ayako Ifuku. Seiju learned to cook in the Army, while serving in the 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regiment. From that first day of business through today, Rainbow Drive-In has offered an array of local-style plate lunches for hungry customers from all over the island and the world.
“Sixty years means a lot to us,” says Chris Iwamura, Rainbow Drive-In’s CEO and third-generation owner.
“It means that we’ve had multiple genera- tions of families coming to the same spot to enjoy their favorite meals. We strive to keep Rainbows a place where you can consistent- ly visit and get that same feeling and taste of
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