Ho‘ala Benefit Feb. 21 In Town
Ho‘ala School will sponsor an art fundraiser Feb. 21 at The Salt Warehouse in Kakaako. The New Orleans-inspired food, drink and art festival will feature gourmet food, beer and wine, entertainment,...
View ArticleHaleiwa Lots Opens With Retail Stores And New Walkway
The long-awaited Haleiwa Store Lots officially opened in December with seven stores, and perhaps more importantly, dedicated walk-ways to help customers move safely around the area. The project was...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Central Oahu
Email event items to cchang@midweek.com by Feb. 11 for the Feb. 18 edition. • BLOOD DRIVES Hawaii Blood Bank has donor drives from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Feb. 2 at BYU-Hawaii, 7:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Feb. 6...
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Focus on Central Oahu
Mililani children practice defensive drills at former UH basketball player Geremy Robinson's basketball clinic Dec. 29 at Mililani District Park Gym. Photo by Anthony Consillio,...
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Focus on West Oahu
Lucy Nwe keeps her eye on the ball. Photos by Anthony Consillio, aconsillio@midweek.com. ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 9
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Focus on Windward Oahu
Gail Dias (left), Stanford Carr and Sheila Cabral enjoyed the recent Stanford Carr Development/RMA Sales Christmas party, where Dias won $500 for placing first in the dance contest. Both women are...
View ArticleLady Knights Hungry For State Basketball Tourney Play
Castle girls basketball head coach Joe Lilio can’t help but look upon this week’s Division II state tournament as an opportunity for the Lady Knights to complete some unfinished business. “We won our...
View ArticleRoses Just In Time For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is this Saturday, and for those last-minute shoppers who need something beautiful for their significant other, Honolulu Rose Society is selling roses as a fundraiser that morning Oahu...
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Ukeke Emits Sounds For Lovers
The indigenous ukeke is a perfect instrument of the heart. Photo courtesy Malama Learning Center. The ukeke has been a staple of Hawaiian culture and music for generations and, thanks to Malama...
View ArticleGet The Latest On CNA Jobs
Leeward Community College’s Office of Continuing Education & Workforce Development will offer a certified nurse’s aide training information session Friday and Feb. 19 at Waianae Health Academy,...
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Pearl City Sailor Sculpts ‘Old Ironsides’ At Japan Snow Festival
Chief builder Billy Harger of Pearl City helps shape a portion of the USS Constitution snow sculpture during the 66th annual Sapporo Snow Festival. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication...
View ArticleNew Bill Could Move Hemp Research Forward
Talking Story…Sen. Mike Gabbard What crop can be grown without pesticides and has more than 25,000 uses? If you said hemp, you’re right. But please don’t confuse hemp with marijuana. Hemp contains...
View ArticleRecycle Phonebooks Now At Waikele Center
Old telephone directories can be recycled on specific weekends during February, including Waikele Center. Volunteers for the “Think Yellow, Go Green” promotion will be on hand to assist customers from...
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Horror Experience Requires That You Stare Fear In Face
Angelina Khan and Braunson Laporga-Kealoha as the faun are part of ‘1706: A Horror Experience!’ Honolulu Star-Advertiser photo by Cindy Ellen Russell. The same crew that brought you Haunted Plantation...
View ArticleAARP Tax Help For Kupuna
AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly offers assistance now through April 15 at select public libraries throughout the state, including the Ewa Beach branch. Hours at Ewa Beach Library are 10 a.m. to 1...
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Gallery Features Kapolei Artist
Kapolei artist George Kaiwi’s seascape artwork will be on view at Gallery on the Pali. Photo from Gallery on the Pali. Gallery on the Pali features Kapolei’s George Kaiwi and his “Ka Hana No‘eau O...
View ArticleWest Oahu Highlights
Send West Oahu items to cchang@midweek.com by Feb. 11 to be considered for the Feb. 18 edition, or call 529-4850. • WATER ART Board of Water Supply’s 2014 water conservation poster and poetry winners...
View ArticleJapan Handbell Choir Returns
Hakuoh University Handbell Choir returns for its 24th Goodwill Tour of Hawaii, and it will perform at 10 a.m. Feb. 18 in Leeward Community College Theatre. The free concert will consist of classical...
View ArticleWaipahu’s Gonzales In Final Year, But First Comes DII Tourney
Waipahu High senior Jessica Gonzales can feel her eligibility clock ticking away. “I’m freaking out about it,” laughed Gonzales, who is a midfielder for the Marauders’ girls soccer team. “I’m so used...
View ArticleTokunaga, Sharks To ‘Play Ball’
It didn’t take long for former Pearl City High standout Tyler Tokunaga to make himself right at home at the next level with Hawaii Pacific University’s baseball team. As a freshman two years ago, he...
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