In The Swim With Pool Franchise
MidWeek StaffSwimming will never be the same, now that health and fitness have entered the picture. Just ask Jim Guzzo, owner of the Kailua-based ProPools Hawaii. He recently was awarded an exclusive...
View ArticleMustang Coach: Good Soccer Players Make Good Citizens
Jack DanilewiczIt was the late, longtime Ohio State head football coach Woody Hayes who popularized the phrase "pay forward," in urging his student-athletes to do for others. Kalaheo head boys soccer...
View ArticleCastle Knights Produce East VB Co-Player Of The Year
Jack DanilewiczCastle High senior Kuulei Lynch has been named the co-OIA Eastern Conference Volleyball Player of the Year, the league announced recently. Lynch helped lead Castle to a 13-6 record this...
View ArticleAll Aboard For PCC’s Christmas Canoe Ride
MidWeek StaffPolynesian Cultural Center switches to winter mode this weekend with the advent of Christmas-inspired canoe rides through the park. Kicking off the park's "Christmas in Polynesia" is a...
View ArticleGetting Fat At Kailua’s New Greek Restaurant
MidWeek StaffThe flavors of The Fat Greek have arrived on the Windward side where the fourth restaurant in the company has settled into Enchanted Lake Shopping Center. It replicates the Waikiki...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Windward Oahu
MidWeek StaffWednesday December 5 Fine arts Kailua High School's "Seasonal Celebration of the Arts" is open from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria, featuring the vocal, instrumental, arts and language...
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Waha Nui
Carol Chang UH grad student Larry Martin of Kailua has won the top national award for an electrical engineering student from Eta Kappa Nu, based on his UH undergrad work managing the school's...
View ArticleBlood Gift Can Brighten Spirits
MidWeek StaffHawaii Blood Bank has free treats for anyone who gives a whole-blood donation between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2 - just to emphasize the importance of keeping up blood supplies over the...
View ArticleAn artist whose work lives on through her lessons and encouragement
MidWeek StaffDear Editor, A large gathering of artist friends and family of beloved artist Ruth Laird Pistor were present at a beautiful farewell aloha memorial for her Oct. 29 at Trinity Presbyterian...
View ArticleMahi To Direct ‘Magic’ Concert At Calvary
MidWeek StaffWindward Arts Council and Calvary Episcopal Church will present "The Magic of Christmas Music" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, conducted by Aaron Mahi and featuring numerous island talents. The...
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Girl Sets New Record For Maui-Lanai Swim
MidWeek Staff While Alex Webb teaches history at Le Jardin Academy, his daughter Skylar prefers to make it. On Thanksgiving weekend the LJA fourth-grader swam the Auau Channel in 6 hours and 54...
View ArticleGet Fireworks Permits By Dec. 21 Deadline
MidWeek StaffThe Honolulu Fire Department reminds Windward residents that the deadline is Dec. 21 for Oahu firecracker permits, which cost $25 each and can be obtained at satellite city halls - not...
View ArticleMustangs Hone Defense For This Week’s Pete Smith Tourney
Jack DanilewiczWith his team ready to host the annual Pete Smith Pre-Season Tournament this week, Kalaheo head coach Alika Smith figures it's an appropriate time to re-establish defensive commitment....
View ArticleRed Raiders Dominate All-Conference Honor Teams In Football
Jack DanilewiczThe afterglow from Kahuku's recent state championship run in football continued last week when the OIA revealed its All-Conference teams. As anticipated, the Red Raiders dominated the...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Windward Oahu
MidWeek StaffWednesday December 12 Holiday eating Registered dietitian Rita Madden provides free tips on "Delicious and Mindful Holiday Eating" at 6 p.m. at Kaneohe Library, sharing recipes and food...
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Ocean Engineering Firm Awarded Patents
MidWeek StaffA Waimanalo-based company has earned approval for three of its patent applications that can improve underwater construction projects related to renewable energy. Makai Ocean Engineering...
View ArticleOHA Grant To Enhance CNA, Aquaponics Study
MidWeek StaffFor Native Hawaiians, a future in nursing and aquaponics just got easier, thanks to a grant to Windward Community College from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The $25,000 grant will...
View ArticleJudges Honor Parade Marchers, Floats
MidWeek StaffThe winners of the 2012 Kaneohe Christmas Parade have been announced by the judges, who looked for the best entries in 10 categories, plus four special recognition awards from the Dec. 1...
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