West Oahu Highlights
MidWeek StaffSend West Oahu items by fax to 585-6324 or email cchang@midweek.com by March 6 to be considered for the March 13 edition. * BLOOD DRIVES Hawaii Blood Bank has donor drives from 8:30 a.m....
View ArticleCivic Clubs Celebrate Founder
MidWeek StaffThe Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs will host a number of events throughout March connected with the celebration of Prince Kuhio Day later this month, including the Kapolei Prince...
View ArticleEaster Bunny Hops Into Kapolei
MidWeek StaffThe Easter Bunny will be hiding more than 4,000 prize-filled eggs for keiki to find at Kapolei Commons at its third annual Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon March 30. The egg...
View ArticleAre You Searching For Your Roots? Start Here
MidWeek StaffFor those looking for their roots, Kapolei Public Library will host a free genealogy workshop at 10:30 a.m. March 16 led by James (Sonny) Gay. A Kapolei resident, Gay is an experienced,...
View ArticlePearl City Baseball Looks Solid In Red West First Round
Jack DanilewiczWhen Pearl City baseball coach Mitch Yamato fills out his lineup card on game day, he sees a lot of underclassmen throughout, but he's hardly alone. "From what I'm hearing from the other...
View ArticleWest Teams Are OIA Soccer Honorees
Jack DanilewiczEditor's Note: This is part two of a recap of area soccer teams. The first part, which covers boys soccer, appeared in last week's issue. In girls soccer, Pearl City posted another solid...
View ArticleTwo Kapolei Seniors Named To OIA First Team All-Stars
Jack DanilewiczKapolei seniors Curtis Tavares and Chris Dillard had a big hand in lifting the Hurricanes into the high-rent district of prep basketball over the past two seasons. Both were recognized...
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Backyard Jam Makes Kapolei High Its New Home
MidWeek Staff Rep. Sharon Har While the legislative calendar keeps me particularly busy for the first five months of the year, it affords me the opportunity to welcome some new neighbors to West Oahu....
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Affordable Housing Units In The Works For Kapolei, Waianae
Christina O’Connor Affordable housing units are on the way for West Oahu. Residents currently are moving into the first phase of units at Maili Beach Place, a housing development in Waianae. When...
View ArticleLCC Theatre’s Cultural Showcase Takes Audiences To ‘Bali’
Nicole KatoLeeward Community College Theatre presents A Night in Bali at 8 p.m. March 23, featuring the work of Gamelan Segara Madu. "Actually, the art of Bali already is in Hawaii," explained theater...
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New West Oahu Chancellor Freitas Brings Goals, Experience
Jaimie Kim Newly appointed chancellor Rockne Freitas will begin his three-year term with the University of Hawaii-West Oahu May 1. Although his start date is still a couple of months away, Freitas...
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Teen Boxer Goes From Waipahu Gym To World Championships
Steve Murray Keoni Adric Jr. is one of the country's best young fighters. This summer, the 15-year-old Pupukea resident, who began his training at Waipahu Boxing Gym, will look to become one of the...
View ArticleCampbell And Kanoelani Honored For Math Proficiency Growth
MidWeek StaffTwo West Oahu schools, Campbell High and Kanoelani Elementary, have received $12,500 each in federal "Strive HI" awards for extraordinary academic achievement over the past two years. Both...
View ArticleWest Oahu Highlights
MidWeek StaffSend West Oahu items by fax to 585-6324 or email casing@midweek.com by March 13 to be considered for the March 20 edition. * NEIGHBORS Aiea Neighborhood Board meets at 7:30 p.m. March 11...
View ArticleDefense Is Key For Kapolei Water Polo
Jack DanilewiczWith a runner-up finish in the OIA last season, the Kapolei girls water polo team entered the 2013 season last week among the favorites. With that in mind, head coach Dex Lee set about...
View ArticleCampbell Starts Season Strong, Aims To Improve Pitching
Jack DanilewiczCampbell head coach Rory Pico stopped short of saying his Sabers were playing their best baseball of the season, despite an impressive 3-0 start to their OIA West slate. If anything, the...
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Ihilani Gala Aids IPA Tuition Fund
MidWeek StaffIn celebration of Mardi Gras, Island Pacific Academy in Kapolei will host Treasures of the Caribbean Gala and Auction from 6 to 11 p.m. April 13 at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa...
View ArticleWaipio Restaurant Letting Customers Name Their Own Price
Carol ChangInspired by the good care their infant daughter received at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, the Fatboy restaurant owners are wiping out set prices for all of March to help...
View ArticleRegister Children Now For Kindergarten
MidWeek StaffParents are being urged to register their keiki for kindergarten or pre-kindergarten now for the upcoming school year, which begins Aug. 5. Children who will be 5 years old by Aug. 1 are...
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