Waialae-Kahala post office to be renamed in dedication ceremony | Community Spirit

An east Oahu post office is about to get a new name.

On Friday, the United States Postal Service will designate the Waialae-Kahala station as the new Cecil Heftel Post Office.

Last summer, Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa introduced a resolution to help get the facility renamed. President Obama signed the measure last November.

Cecil Heftel's widow, Rebecca, is expected to attend Friday's ceremony.

Heftel was a radio and television pioneer. He also spent 10 years in Congress representing District 1, which includes Kahala.