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Legislative Session Wraps Up
Talking Story …Sen. Mike Gabbard Aloha e Friends, As you probably already know, the 2014 Legislative Session ended May 1. Here are some highlights from my perspective: We passed legislation to raise...
View ArticleWorkshop To Focus On Marine Conservation
Teachers interested in conservation education have the chance to learn more during a professional development workshop that runs June 23, 25 and Aug. 23, coordinated by the Hawaii Green Collar...
View ArticleWest Oahu Highlights
Send West Oahu items to cchang@midweek.com by May 14 to be considered for the May 21 edition. * TOWN HALLS Mayor Kirk Caldwell and his cabinet conduct town hall meetings at 6:30 p.m. May 13 at Ewa...
View ArticleHECO Helping Protect History
A recent donation from Hawaiian Electric Company Inc. to Historic Hawaii Foundation will support the organization’s commitment to preserving historic places in Hawaii. The donation, which totaled...
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Pearl City Soccer Standout Heads To Regionals For ’99 Rush
Daniel Woo As a member of the three-time HYSA State Cup Champion Rush ’99 boys team, Daniel Woo has gotten used to traveling to national tournaments in the summer. He and his teammates also are used to...
View ArticleEarly College Program Praised
In a visit to the Islands last month, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan praised the strong partnership between Waipahu High School and Leeward Community College. One of the main sources of this...
View ArticleSt. Elizabeth Captures ’14 Cleanup Challenge
An Aiea parochial school rose to the challenge this year, collecting the most bottle caps per capita in the state. For its immediate reward, St. Elizabeth School wins a “surprise” lunchtime concert by...
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Focus on West Oahu
Jedi Consillio, 8, takes the first turn at the Race World Hawaii's box car track in Kunia. Photo by Anthony Consillio, aconsillio@midweek.com. ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 4
View ArticleInput Sought On Honouliuli Plan
The National Park Service recently submitted a proposal to designate Honouliuli as a National Historic Site or National Monument. The area, which is off of what is now Kunia Road, was the site of an...
View ArticleKapolei’s Water Park Has Summer Discounts
Wet ‘n’ Wild is helping Hawaii residents cool off this summer by offering half-off admission to all kamaaina (with Hawaii ID) on Wednesdays throughout June, July and August. Tickets to enter the...
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Ko Olina Poke Pizza Dish Wins Big At International Competition
Pizza Corner’s executive chef Jerome LaSorba II (left) and owner Frank Mento with their award-winning poke pizza at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas. Photo from Frank Mento. Ko Olina’s...
View ArticleWest Oahu Highlights
Send West Oahu items to cchang@midweek.com by May 21 to be considered for the May 28 edition. * NEIGHBORS Waipahu Neighborhood Board meets at 7 p.m. May 22 at FilCom Center, Pearl City meets at 7 p.m....
View ArticleComeback Season Moves Na Ali‘i Volleyball Team Up to DI
There’s just no substitute for senior leadership in longtime head coach Erin Okamoto-Coker’s view. As she reflected on her Aiea boys volleyball team’s turnaround this spring – more specifically, from...
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Focus on West Oahu
Golfers (from left) Joe Hartsell, Kevin Rathbun, Kirk Izawa and Mitchell Miyoshi helped to raise funds for local nonprofits and schools in the sixth annual Els Hoakalei Cup charitable golf tournament...
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Waikele Teenager Named ‘Champion’
Dozens gathered at JW Marriott Ihilani at Ko Olina Resort and Spa May 14 to welcome the guest of honor: 16-year-old Waikele resident Keegan Passos, who recently was named Hawaii’s “Champion” for...
View ArticleKapolei’s Adult Speaker Series
Adults will not be left out of the state library system’s Summer Reading Program at Kapolei Library. The branch, for example, offers “Literary Elements,” an adult summer reading speaker series, which...
View ArticleSTEM Camps At Pearl Harbor
Applications are due June 10 for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s STEM Awards program, which recognizes high school students who have a demonstrated dedication to...
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Kapolei Middle Student Wins Conservation Poster Contest
Kapolei Middle School student Rayla Galvan’s winning poster in the 2014 Board of Water Supply Water Conservation Contest depicted various ways people can conserve water. Galvan was among three area...
View ArticleKendama Event Brings Anti-violence Message
In an effort to promote healthy relationships among youths, Bethel Chapel, Consortium for Health, Safety and Support, Domestic Violence Action Center, Made In Hope and other community partners will...
View ArticleSabers Just Miss State Title, But Boast Five All-Stars
The Campbell girls softball team was always on the offensive this spring, tallying an OIA Red West-best 121 runs en route to a 15-5 finish. The high-powered attack didn’t go unnoticed by their foes, as...
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