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District Matters …Rep. Lauren Matsumoto Now that the 2014 election cycle is behind us, yards and fences will seem less colorful as campaign signs are removed; and watching television will return to the...
View ArticleMililani Trojans In State Semi-final Football Game Saturday
In a sense, the Mililani football team’s 2014 season began the moment its 2013 season ended — when it was narrowly defeated by Punahou in the Division I state championship game last November. The...
View ArticleYoung Trojan Bowlers Earn 5th In State
With the big picture in mind, developing a consistent winner has been the prevailing theme for Mililani girls bowling head coach Dennis August and his team. The 2014 bowlers did their best to that end,...
View ArticleCentral Oahu Highlights
Email event items to cchang@midweek.com by Nov. 19 for the Nov. 26 edition. * CAREGIVERS Central Oahu Caregivers hosts a support group at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 (and each second Thursday) at Wahiawa General...
View ArticleLCC Theatre Revamp, New Sirens For West Oahu
Kidani’s Korner …Sen. Michelle Kidani Siren update The Pacific hurricane season officially ends Nov. 30, but it’s always important to be vigilant about severe weather and other emergency conditions at...
View ArticleHurricanes Roll Into Busy OISS Weekend Before OIA Opener
When the Kapolei coaching staff created the Oahu Interleague Soccer Showcase in 2010, the goal was to have a preseason tournament akin to a mini state tournament. Four years later, the tournament has...
View ArticleWaipahu Soccer Team Shifts To DII, Opens Season Dec. 5
Should the Waipahu girls soccer team make a post-season run in mid-February, the Marauders likely will look back on their depth as a huge contributing factor, according to head coach Elaina Paredes....
View ArticlePC Library Celebrates 45 Years
Pearl City Library will celebrate its 45th anniversary Sunday with special programs for the community in addition to its normal 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday operating hours. Free events include: * Balloon...
View ArticleWest Oahu Highlights
Send West Oahu items to cchang@midweek.com by Nov. 19 to be considered for the Nov. 26 edition. * NEW MARKET Prince Kuhio Community Center sponsors The Gathering Place market from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m....
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Focus on West Oahu
State Sen. Mike Gabbard (right) presented an honorary certificate from the state Senate Nov. 2 to Father Aleksy Santos (center), assistant pastor of Saint Michael the Archangel Parish and Saint Thomas...
View ArticleBands Playing Tribute To Kaimuki Music Hostess
With the Oct. 29 passing of longtime arts supporter Jacqueline Hope Ward, 95, her musical ohana will gather from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 6 at Hawaiian Brian’s to celebrate her life and help her family...
View Article‘Nutcracker’ At Mamiya Dec. 19-21
Mamiya Theatre will be host to sugar-plum dreams in Hawaii State Ballet Junior Company’s production of The Nutcracker, with five shows set for Dec. 19-21. HSB’s 28th annual production of the Christmas...
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Waha Nui – 11/19/14
Palolo Valley’s Jason Pavia has won a $2,000 Voya Unsung Heroes award, given to teachers who excel at using new learning strategies. Jason will use his grant to expand a “Worms at Work” vermicast...
View ArticleEast Oahu Highlights
Send East Oahu items to cchang@midweek.com by Dec. 3 for the Dec. 10 edition. * BOOK SALE All craft and hobby books are half price this month at Friends of Hawaii Kai Library bookstore, open 12:30-4:30...
View ArticleWyoming All-State Band Joins Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade
The Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade begins at 10 a.m. Nov. 29 when an estimated 1,300 participants and 30 decorated vehicles will move down Lunalilo Home Road from Kamiloiki Community Park to Koko Marina...
View ArticleSanta To Strut Down Waialae Avenue Dec. 4
Motorists, get ready to make way for Santa Claus. The Kaimuki Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 4, marching on Waialae Avenue from the Saint Louis School/Chaminade campus to Koko Head Avenue...
View ArticleSilverswords Prepare For Three DI Games At Maui Tourney
Chaminade’s high-profile schedule has the team ready to face next week’s 2014 Maui Invitational, where it will face three Division I opponents in as many days. Below, MidWeek‘s East Oahu Islander looks...
View ArticleCougar Cross-country Star: The Coach Made Her Do It
You could say that Lisa Tashiro is a lady for all seasons. Long before she captured the Individual state cross-country title recently, Tashiro already was well-known on the Kaiser campus. “She’s a...
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Focus on East Oahu
Thousands flocked to Sea Life Park’s 50th anniversary ‘family fun day’ Nov. 8, perhaps inspired by the $2.64 throwback admission fee. Nevertheless, getting so close to the dolphins in the park’s Hawaii...
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...
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