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Makakilo Educator Understands How Important STEM Can Be
Le Jardin Academy science teacher Brianna Roberts of Makakilo participated in the August Siemens STEM Institute in Washington, D.C. this summer. Photo courtesy Le Jardin Academy. When the topic of...
View ArticleDaily Remedies In Neem Trees
Halawa Xeriscape Garden plans a neem tree workshop, which is offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 18 by the Board of Water Supply and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden at the garden. The workshop will...
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Sea Life Park Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary And New GM
Sea Life Park’s new general manager Valerie King of Royal Kunia wants to bring a ‘more Hawaiian touch’ to the attraction. Photo from Becker Communications. Birds, cattle, submarines, battleships — all...
View ArticleWest Oahu Highlights
Send West Oahu items to cchang@midweek.com by Oct. 8 to be considered for the Oct. 15 edition. * WEST SIDE DANCE The Kapolei chapter of Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association registers new students at 7...
View ArticleWest Teams Gear Up For Division I Playoffs This Weekend
Every game seemed akin to a playoff game this season for teams in the OIA Red and Blue conferences. Now the “second season” starts as Division I playoffs open this weekend. (Matchups for first-round...
View ArticleNa Ali‘i Rally For OIA Volleyball Tourney Despite Injuries
The Aiea girls volleyball team counted on its cohesiveness all through the season. As it prepares for the first round of the OIA Red post-season tournament, it will need team unity more than ever, in...
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Focus on West Oahu
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View ArticleFair Promotes Safety, Discovery
The Discovery Fair is coming to Leeward Community College Nov. 1, bringing with it dozens of activities, exhibits and services helpful to the theme “Celebrate Safe Communities” from its co-sponsor,...
View ArticleRecycling Drive Set For Oct. 25
A Going Green recycling drive is planned for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 25 at Waipahu Intermediate School, where canned food also will be accepted for Hawaii Foodbank. Also being collected are an unlimited...
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Waikele Teen Embraces Kapiolani Advocacy, May Meet Obama
Keegan Passos (left) with mom Jullie, sister Kaitlyn and dad Jay Passos. Photo from Miguel Gonzalez. Keegan Passos thinks centipedes make great pets, is designing a “Heart House” for families of...
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Waipahu Excels In Academics
Kidani’s Korner…Sen. Michelle Kidani Waipahu High School students brief legislators It was our pleasure to welcome Waipahu High School students and administrators to the state Capitol last month. My...
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Waipahu Adding Two Ophthalmologists
Hawaiian Eye Center, known for its cataract care, has been operating in Hawaii for more than 35 years and recently celebrated the grand opening of a new Waipahu location. The public was invited to the...
View ArticleMovie Night Meant For ‘Frozen’ Fanatics
Frozen has taken America by (snow) storm, and the Disney musical production makes another run this Saturday at Prince Kuhio Community Center, located at 91-1270 Kinoiki St. Presented by Hawaii Maoli...
View ArticleWaikele Center Welcomes Pet Store To The Mix Oct. 20
Petco will open its newest location in Waikele Center, at the spot vacated by Bank of Hawaii. Doors officially open Oct. 20, prior to a grand opening celebration Oct. 25-26. “We’re really excited, and...
View ArticleCollect Rain And Save Money
Saving water also can save money, and Halawa Xeriscape Garden will offer a workshop on its grounds to explain the technique for outdoor water conservation. From 10:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 25, participants...
View ArticlePacific Aviation Museum Home To Historic Lessons This Fall
A number of great events are planned over the next few months at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, which aims to serve the community in an educational capacity and preserve Pacific aviation...
View ArticleDiscuss Crime Fiction, Write Your Own Story
The Hawaii chapter of Sisters in Crime is calling all mystery buffs, crime fiction fans and aspiring writers to attend its “Talk Story, Write A Story” session at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at Kapolei Library....
View ArticleChargers Striving For Coveted State Football Tourney Berth
With the team having come within a few plays of winning last year’s OIA White title, this season couldn’t come quickly enough for Pearl City and head coach Robin Kami. Indeed, if any White team saw...
View ArticleMotivated Chargers Prepare For OIA Bowling Championships
History has a way of repeating itself, and it’s no different when it comes to the Pearl City boys bowling team. Last fall, the Pearl City Chargers became the first program ever to win a fourth straight...
View ArticleWest Oahu Highlights
Send West Oahu items to cchang@midweek.com by Oct. 15 to be considered for the Oct. 22 edition. * EWA BEACH CBDO Ewa Beach Community Based Development Organization meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 in...
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