Kalaeloa Air Traffic Tower To Stay Open
Despite the closure of air traffic control towers around the nation because of the recent sequestration, the Federal Aviation Administration has decided to keep open the tower at Kalaeloa Airport....
View ArticleLandscaping Company Opens In Kapolei
Agriculture enthusiasts and landscaping afficionados can now take advantage of products offered by as Ness Turf Equipment, which officially opened its first retail location in Hawaii last month. Ness...
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West Oahu Roundup
Here’s a brief look at what some of your neighbors have been up to recently. Last month, the state Senate announced that Kapolei resident Jobie Masagatani as been appointed chairwoman of the Hawaiian...
View ArticleWest Oahu Highlights
Send West Oahu items by April 3 to be considered for the April 10 edition: Fax 585-6324 or email cchang@midweek. * KAPOLEI DANCE Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association, Kapolei chapter, signs up students at...
View ArticlePearl City Wrestler Is Player Of The Year
Pearl City wrestler Blake Cooper has been named OIA Western Division boys Player of the Year, the league announced recently. A senior, Cooper won the OIA individual title in the 152-pound weight class....
View ArticleWaipahu Baseball Team Facing Pivotal Lineup This Week
When Milton Takenaka talked to his Waipahu baseball team about the challenges that lay ahead in moving up to Division I this spring, he had weeks like this one in mind. The Marauders were to play...
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Focus on West Oahu
Joso is a friendly, calm 8-year-old terrier mix. He enjoys playing in the yard. His adoption fee is $60.For more information about Joso or other adoptable pets, contact the Oahu SPCA at 754-1519 or...
View ArticleWorkshop Enhances Self, Biz
The third and final installment of West Oahu Women (WOW) Network Hawaii’s “Transform Yourself. Transform Your Business” series is scheduled for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 18 at Waikele Country Club. The...
View ArticleWebling Offers Summer Arts
With the summer months approaching, many parents are struggling to find a way to keep their children active. Webling Elementary School in Aiea offers a way for keiki to stay busy and still have fun...
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Late Waikele Army Chief Awarded Medal Of Honor
Sen. Michelle Kidani Several years ago, the state Legislature authorized the award of a Hawaii Medal of Honor to memorialize the sacrifices of military service personnel from Hawaii, or personnel who...
View ArticleWaipahu Touting STEM With Video Games
Breaking away from more conventional tactics of teaching, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs utilize hands-on thinking to engage students. The integration of STEM programs at...
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Libraries Celebrate Their Week With Music, Readings, Comedy
National Library Week is making itself heard in West Oahu venues this month, as a wide variety of entertainers are booked to celebrate on the theme “Communities Matter @ Your Library.” The theme was...
View ArticleFestival Showcases Area Talent
Singers, dancers and musicians will take to the stage April 20 at the third annual Leeward Music Festival. Sponsored by the Kapolei Chorale, the event features a lively entertainment lineup. This...
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Waipahu Teen Crowned Princess In Pageant At Leeward CC
Held at Leeward Community College Theatre Feb. 23, the Miss Hawaii United States Pageant presented crowns and titles in six separate competitions under its sponsorship, plus a special surprise Miss...
View ArticleWest Oahu Highlights
Send items by fax to 585-6324 or email cchang@midweek.com by April 10 to be considered for the April 17 edition. * STRESS TALK Kaiser Permanente presents a free Senior Summit lecture on “Life in...
View ArticleChaminade Leading Hitter Finishes College Career Strong
Among Chaminade shortstop Rayna Strom-Okimoto’s priorities this spring was to finish off her collegiate softball career in the right way. To that end, the Silversword senior and former Aiea High School...
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Focus on West Oahu
Mougley is an energetic 2-year-old shepherd/boxer mix. This happy pup loves people and gets along well with other dogs. For more on Mougley and other adoptable pets, call the Oahu SPCA at 754-1519.
View ArticleEwa Beach Celebrates Ohana
The Ewa By Gentry Community Association will honor the importance of family with Pride for Ewa 2013: Celebrating Ohana Together. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 at Hoalauna Park in...
View ArticleFood Drive At Pearl City Sites
West Oahu residents have two convenient places to donate food this weekend in Hawaii Foodbank’s final push to restock its shelves to feed the state’s hungriest citizens. The 24th annual food drive runs...
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Mixed-use Communities Break Ground In Kapolei
Rep. Sharon Har Recently, ground was broken for two new West Oahu communities (Kukuna and Awakea) that consider the core principles of sustainable living as a fundamental part of their designs. These...
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