Focus on West Oahu
Crowds take cover from the sun under the wing of a C-17 Globemaster III. Photos by Anthony Consillio, aconsillio@midweek.com. ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 5
View ArticleWaha Nui – 10/15/14
Where is Jack Nakamura, you ask? The 91-year-old Pohai Nani resident and 442nd/100th Battalion veteran is in France this month as the French government’s guest. He says he wishes to revisit the old...
View ArticleNonprofit Conducts Free Legal Clinic
There’s good news for those in need of legal advice. The nonprofit Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii brings a free pop-up legal clinic Oct. 18 to Waipahu High School’s cafeteria, located at 94-1211...
View ArticleWindward Mall Offers It All, From Horror To Carving Pumpkins
The Halloween fun is well underway at Windward Mall, as “Dr. Carnage’s House of Horrors” has been lurking in the theater parking structure since Oct. 3. The mild-mannered doctor-turned obsessed...
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Bank of Hawaii volunteers mop the floors and clean the bleachers inside Aiea High School's gym Oct. 11 as part of Community Service Day 2014. Pictured are (from left) Lauren Shigemasa, Laura Talaroc,...
View ArticleServices Join In Rescue Mission Training
BY STAFF SGT. TRAMEL GARRETT 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Schofield Barracks soldiers joined Marines and Hawaii Air National Guard airmen Sept. 12 in a joint training exercise to improve their...
View ArticleLeilehua Hosting Recycling & Food Drive
A Going Green recycling drive is planned for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 1 at Leilehua High School, where canned food also will be accepted for Hawaii Foodbank, along with an unlimited number of residential and...
View ArticleMiliani Teen Wins Food & Wine Festival Keiki Cooking Contest
Hunter Gentry shares one of his prize-winning shrimp and vegetable wontons with chef Roy Yamaguchi. Photo from Lela Gentry. Crispy wonton, fresh out of the fryer — it’s delicious, but definitely not...
View ArticleNew Haleiwa Shops To Open In Revitalized Shopping Center
Clark Little Gallery Haleiwa and Guava Shop have signed agreements to open in retail spaces at Haleiwa Store Lots. The stores are expected to be open to customers this winter. A North Shore resident,...
View ArticleFried Chicken Franchise Opens In Mililani
Fried chicken has a new name in Mililani. The state’s first Wingstop franchise opened Sept. 4 at The Gateway in Mililani Mauka. The Dallas-based chain sells cooked-to-order chicken, featuring both...
View ArticleCentral Parks Have Free Arbor Day Trees
Arbor Day Hawaii 2014 has assembled 2,700 trees and shrubs to give away, one per family, beginning at 7 a.m. Nov. 8, accompanied by advice from certified arborists and volunteers on proper care and the...
View ArticleFirst Aid Classes at Wayland University
Red Cross staff will conduct classes in adult and pediatric first aid next month at Wayland Baptist University in Mililani. The classes are an extension of monthly instruction offered at American Red...
View ArticleEradication Efforts Making Progress Against Fire Ants
Direct from Donovan…Sen. Donovan Dela Cruz We had a follow-up meeting Oct. 13 on the little fire ants (LFA) matter to update the Mililani Mauka community on eradication efforts in the infested area....
View ArticleEnvironmental Academies Open
An environmental academy, which includes popular hands-on gardening projects, was launched during a conference Aug. 29 in Kaneohe, marking the first time career and technical education (CTE) will be...
View ArticleHelemano Elementary Earns Strive HI Achievement Award
Helemano students Michael Yoro and Caithleen Pambid discuss the joy ofreading in class. Photo from Helemano Elementary School. BY CAROL CHANG and STEVE MURRAY Helemano Elementary School recently earned...
View ArticleNorth Shore’s John John Florence Wins Quiksilver France
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View ArticleBrotherhood Of Teammates Strengthens Mililani Title Hopes
Brett Damato in his Mililani uniform. Photo from the Damato family. His eligibility clock may be ticking away, but Mililani’s standout center Brett Damato isn’t likely to have any regrets when his time...
View ArticleMililani Seeking Its Third Bowling Title
Mililani girls bowling head coach Dennis August is one who believes that facing formidable competition has a way of bringing out the best in a team. After a season of competing in arguably the toughest...
View ArticleCentral Oahu Highlights
Email Central Oahu items to cchang@midweek.com by Nov. 5 for the Nov. 12 edition. * NEIGHBORS Wahiawa-Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 in Wahiawa District Park’s Halekoa...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Windward Oahu
Send Windward items to cchang@midweek.com by Oct. 29 to be considered for the Nov. 5 edition. Wednesday October 29 Victorian chills Castle Performing Arts Center invites visitors to a Victorian Haunted...
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