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PACK’s Fall Musical Features Catchy Numbers, Life Lessons
Families are invited to the Performing Arts Center of Kapolei’s (PACK) latest production, Pinkalicious The Musical, which kicks off Sept. 13 and runs through Sept. 21. “This really is a story for the...
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Aiming For An Informed Debate On Pesticides
Sen. Clarence Nishihara The recent debate over a bill allowing Kauai County to regulate pesticides and genetically modified crops has spurred passionate discussion about pesticide use in our...
View ArticleAiea Girls Volleyball Returns After Intense Summer Workouts
With a coaching change often comes the so-called transition period, which makes summer workouts even more important for the Aiea volleyball program, to hear co-head coach Kory Toyozaki tell it. “The...
View ArticleStakes Are Raised As Season Approaches Halfway Point
As the 2013 prep football season approaches the midway point, every game is like a playoff game. A preview follows of this weekend’s matchups involving Aiea, Kapolei, Waipahu and Pearl City. (Campbell...
View ArticleWest Oahu Highlights
Send West Oahu items to cchang@midweek.com or fax them to 585-6324 by Sept. 4 to be considered for the Sept. 11 edition. * FINANCE TIPS The FilCom Center presents a financial literacy program at 6 p.m....
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Campbell High School students Brianna Ramos (far left) and Carl Eslava were among four area students to participate in this year's summer internship program at Hawaiian Electic Company. On their first...
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Kapolei Rotarians Share Dictionaries
Rotary Club of Kapolei members pictured at a recent meeting are (from left) Scott Yoder, club president Arlene Estrella, Dennis Hern, Paula Bailey, Joel Johnson, Larry Howard, Malia Schwartz, Cory...
View ArticleGroup Preps For Kapolei Work
Kapolei-based drug-free coalition E Ola Pono Ma Kapolei seeks volunteers to participate in its planning meetings to coordinate its Community Work Day from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 5. The planning meetings...
View ArticleFarrell’s 50th Fun Aids Arthritis Group
In celebration of its 50th anniversary nationwide, Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant will sponsor the Farrell’s 50th Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28 at its shop in Pearlridge Center....
View ArticleArchitects Prep For Pearlridge Contest To Benefit Food Bank
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Honolulu Chapter will present its annual Canstruction competition Oct. 12 at Pearlridge Center’s Uptown Center Court as a benefit for Hawaii Foodbank. Now in...
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Waipahu High Students Are Cooking Up Success
Sharing Notes…Sen. Michelle Kidani Waipahu High School continues to shine We always are happy to brag about the accomplishments of students and teachers at our area high schools. Earlier this year, I...
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West Oahu Roundup
Here’s a quick look at news and accomplishments of your neighbors. Aiea’s Jaci Agustin recently was recognized for her pageant success – she was crowned Mrs. Aiea and then Mrs. Hawaii America – by the...
View ArticleWeekend Matchups Could Have Big Impact On Red West Race
With five of seven OIA Red West teams within a mere game of league-leader Mililani entering last Friday, the league race should become much more clear after this weekend’s action. MidWeek‘s West Oahu...
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Send West Oahu items to cchang@midweek.com or fax them to 585-6324 by Sept. 11 to be considered for the Sept. 18 edition. * FLU SHOTS The pharmacy at the Ewa Beach Safeway is one of three Oahu Safeways...
View ArticlePearl City Bowlers Off To Strong Start Despite Small Roster
The Pearl City girls bowling team may have a hard time not looking ahead during the next five weeks as its OIA season plays out. After all, the Lady Chargers are the two-time defending state champions....
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Kailee Chatters belts out a note in 'Feeling Good' by Nina Simone during the Kunia Live! singing competition, which sponsored its second qualifying event Aug. 31. For more photos, see Page 5. Photo by...
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Son Of Noted Ewa Minister Shares Father’s Story In New Book
Norman Osumi The Rev. Paul S. Osumi touched the lives of many in the local community with his column Today’s Thought, which was featured in the Honolulu Advertiser for more than 35 years. While he...
View ArticleOrchestra Visits Pearl City This Sunday
The Oahu Civic Orchestra is coming to West Oahu this weekend, offering a free concert to the public at 4 p.m. Sunday at Pearl City Cultural Center. On the program is Wagner’s Die Meistersinger...
View ArticleVolunteers Needed To Rep Keiki In Court
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Hawaii is seeking volunteers to advocate for foster care children and will host a training session from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for five Saturdays starting Oct. 5...
View ArticleAiea Town Hall Meeting Covers College Facts For Parents
West Oahu lawmakers have called for an Aiea-Pearl City town hall meeting Thursday night aimed at parents and students of all ages. “College Prep 4 Parents” is set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in the...
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