A Tough Project’s Colorful Results
By Jane Esaki I finally decided to have the exterior of my house repainted. I just would have to pick out a new color and slap on a fresh coat. Not so simple. Not if you’re imagining a charming,...
View ArticleHoliday Fun Abounds At Pearlridge
Pearlridge Center is gearing up for the holidays with special events for the whole family. * Decorations are in full force at the mall, as Pearlridge Express hit the tracks for keiki under 48 inches...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DIY Christmas Deco Adds Unique Flair
Beautiful and unique holiday decorations can be created from natural materials such as twigs, leaves and berries. Photo courtesy Malama Learning Center. Natural holiday decorations not only make use of...
View ArticleGrants Support Hawaiian UHWO Students
Native Hawaiian health and wellness facilities, as well as student support services, will get a boost at UH West Oahu, thanks to a $14.2-million Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education. A...
View ArticleThanksgiving Dinner Made Easy
Beautifully made Thanksgiving dinners are easier than ever, thanks to Filcom Center and award-winning Creations in Catering. A full spread, which serves six to 10 people, includes homemade herb-scented...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ewa Beach Kempo Instills Morals, Builds Confidence
The Roberts family, founders of Hybrid Kempo Martial Arts School, were honored by the Honolulu City Council Nov. 12. Pictured are (back, from left) City Councilmen Joey Manahan and Stanley Chang,...
View ArticleCharger Taamu Named Top Offensive Player In OIA White
Pearl City’s Jordan Taamu has been selected as the OIA White Offensive Player of the Year, the league revealed recently. A senior quarterback, Taamu threw for 1,749 yards (and 27 touchdown passes) and...
View ArticleKapolei Tackling Soccer Preseason, Will Appoint Captain
When the Kapolei High School girls soccer team officially opened preseason camp five weeks ago, head coach Brian Beck’s highest priority was finding leaders among his returnees. In seniors Shandy...
View ArticleThere’s Something For Everyone At Holiday Fair
A Christmas craft fair is planned for Dec. 6 on the grounds of Prince Kuhio Community Center. Hawaii Maoli sponsors the craft fair, which will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free to the fun...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Momilani Educator’s Excellence In Teaching Wins Award
Momilani Elementary School principal Doreen Higa (left) with 2015 Leeward District Teacher of the Year Masaru Uchino and Momilani Elementary counselor Lance Nishihara, who both celebrated 25 years with...
View ArticleWest Oahu Highlights
Send West Oahu items to cchang@midweek.com by Nov. 26 to be considered for the Dec. 3 edition. * NEW MARKET Prince Kuhio Community Center sponsors The Gathering Place market from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov....
View ArticleFour Seasons Comes To Oahu
West Oahu will get an added boost of luxury with the opening of Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. Plans to bring the luxury beach resort and private residences to Oahu were confirmed Oct. 25 by The...
View ArticleKapolei Rotary Hosts Speakers
Rotary Club of Kapolei hosts guest speakers during many of its weekly 7:30 a.m. meetings in the faculty lounge of Kapolei High School. These include: * Dec. 4 — University of Hawaii director of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Focus on West Oahu
The Color Run and avid runners and lovers of color made their way to Kalaeloa for what's been called the Happiest 5K on the Planet. Patrick Claudio running through the blue check point ◄ Back Next ►...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Battlehead Gear Ships It Forward
Lauren Fonseca-Fiddler received the grand prize of a $2,000 gift certificate for United Airlines in Battleship Missouri Memorial’s nationwide Facebook contest. At the center of the ‘Ship it Forward’...
View ArticleRemembering Dec. 7, 1941
The public is invited to commemorate those who lost their lives during the World War II attacks this weekend. Here is a list of events: • Hawaii Pops honors USS Arizona’s Band 22 at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at...
View ArticleChristmas Comes To Kroc Dec. 5
Celebrate Christmas early this year at Kroc Center Hawaii’s A Touch of Christmas, taking place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at 91-3257 Kualakai Pkwy. in Kapolei. Families can create their own gingerbread...
View ArticleMakakilo Local Talks Sovereignty
Olelo channel 53 hosts “The Sovereignty Conversation: Community Forums” as part of its November programming. The discussion features Francis A. Boyle, a lawyer from the Midwest OHA invited for the last...
View ArticleWest Oahu Libraries Host Holiday Fun
Christmas events are in abundance at libraries around West Oahu. • A 6:30 p.m. holiday concert is planned for Dec. 9 at Kapolei Public Library featuring the vocal mastery of Marilyn Kim and her vocal...
View ArticleUHWO Increases Its Food System Focus
University of Hawaii-West Oahu has again received a grant from Kamehameha Schools’‘Aina-Based Education Department. The funds will go toward research and program development for a proposed academic...
View Article