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MidWeek StaffA workshop and a seminar for small business people and micro-enterprises are scheduled for next month in the computer learning center at KEY Project (Kualoa-Heeia Ecumenical Youth...
View ArticleStart Off 2013 With Classes At Windward
MidWeek StaffWindward Community College will offer six career and community education classes, from ancient exercise to digital management, during the first two weeks of January. The public can enroll...
View ArticleBeware Of Mighty Red Raiders — In Boys Basketball This Time
Jack DanilewiczAs impressed with Kahuku senior Lasselle Thompson as head basketball coach Darren Johnson was a year ago, the senior's stock has only multiplied in the eyes of his coach since. "Four...
View ArticleVersatile Kubota Loves Soccer, But Cleaning His Room: Nah
Jack DanilewiczColin Kubota always has been a student of soccer. This season, as his Kailua High School team approaches the midway point of its OIA season, he's already played goalkeeper, sweeper,...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Windward Oahu
MidWeek StaffWednesday December 19 Making wreaths Melody Fanning conducts a Succulent Wreath Making workshop at 10 a.m. at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden. Fee is $20; bring gloves and clippers. Call...
View ArticleImu Dec. 29 For Project Grad
MidWeek StaffKailua High School's Project Grad will have a benefit imu roast Dec. 29 on campus, and cooking space is on sale now to the public for $20 per aluminum tray of thawed, seasoned and...
View ArticleWaha Nui
Carol Chang You never know where a somersault and cartwheel lesson might lead you. National champion gymnast Kiralee Hayashi of Kailua was stunt double for Kristen Stewart in the Twilight: Breaking...
View ArticleWindward Churches Giving A Hand Up To Homeless Families
Nicole Kato Family Promise of Hawaii (FPH), a hands-on program of Windward and Honolulu churches, was honored last month by the Interfaith Alliance Hawaii at its awards celebration. Of the 26 churches...
View ArticleSand Sifting May Be The Next Best Sport On Kailua Beach
Carol Chang Just two weeks after Ocean Devotion Hawaii's Dec. 1 "microplastic challenge" at Kalama Beach Park, beach walkers reported that the plastic was back along the same shoreline, stretching for...
View ArticleHirono Nominates Windward Students To Military Academies
MidWeek StaffNine Windward Oahu youths have been nominated to U.S. service academies by U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono. Her office announced the recommendations last month, in order for them to be considered...
View ArticleRed Raiders Dominate In Football, Volleyball In 2012 Sports
Jack DanilewiczFrom the gridiron to the hardwood, from the diamond to the track, 2012 will be remembered as an extraordinary year for Windward's high school sports teams. Led by state titles won by...
View ArticleCastle Knights ‘Win’ With State-of-the-Art Stadium Track
MidWeek StaffWicker, beating Kailua to the line in the 1-mile race by 3.99 seconds for their sixth win of the season in six races. Zac Vollert, Mike Mitchell, Rayson Doo, Kekoa Borges, Nick Herrera and...
View ArticleMakapuu Sunrise Trek To Welcome New Year
MidWeek StaffWindward residents are invited to join a New Year's Day sunrise hike to the summit of Makapuu ridge, organized for the second year by the Division of State Parks as an inspiring way to...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Windward Oahu
MidWeek StaffWednesday December 26 Book sale The Friends of Kaneohe Library have a half-price sale on all Christmas books and media now through Dec. 30 in the library basement. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3...
View ArticleDrivers License Office Will Process ID Cards
MidWeek StaffWith a transfer of duties on Jan. 2, the city driver's license offices will begin issuing state ID cards, as well as the usual drivers licenses. Non-drivers requiring the ID cards may go...
View ArticleKokokahi Hillside Comments Due
Carol ChangA master plan in the hills above Kokokahi Place is up for public review, as a conservation district use permit is required before the area can be prepared to house a few domestic animals (as...
View ArticleCredit Union Rewards Inventive Windward Schoolteachers
MidWeek StaffWhen it comes to teacher needs, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union is willing to give credit (actually hard cash) where it is due, and 2012 was no exception. The credit union recently...
View ArticleKaneohe Halfway House Up For Review
MidWeek StaffA hearing is set for 10:30 a.m. Jan. 9 on whether to allow a halfway house in Kaneohe, across from Hawaiian Memorial Park. The hearing will be in the Mission Memorial conference room near...
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