Hauled Sand To Stem Boat Ramp’s Erosion
The Kailua Beach Park boat ramp and portions of the parking areas remain closed on weekdays, pending the completion of an emergency transfer of sand. In a job expected to take about two weeks (from...
View ArticleConference: Retooling Ways To Help Youths
The Office of Youth Services will sponsor a conference devoted to “understanding” from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 25 at Koolau Ballrooms in Kaneohe. Together with the Hawaii Youth Services Network,...
View ArticleWindward’s Zarka Thriving In Diving At Ohio College
Maria Zarka’s fascination with diving boards began at an early age. “I think I was 10 when my dad (Christopher) put me into swim lessons,” said the former Kalaheo and current Kenyon College standout....
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Applying JROTC Discipline To The Sport Of Water Polo
Sarai Newbold. Photo from the Newbold family. No one doubts who sets the pace for Kalaheo’s water polo team – and not just in the pool. Senior Sarai Newbold relishes the role. “I do JROTC, which...
View ArticleKailua Spring Fling To Aid Project Grad Party
Kailua High School’s Project Grad committee will throw a party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday to benefit the ultimate party – a drug-free, booze-free night of fun May 18 for the Class of 2013. Spring...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Windward Oahu
Wednesday April 10 Kahaluu board meets Kahaluu Neighborhood Board meets at 7 p.m. at KEY Project on Waihee Road. Call 768-3710. Health screenings The Native Hawaiian Health Care System on Oahu, Ke Ola...
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Focus on WIndward Oahu
Participants put the finishing touches on 'Celebrating Nature Through Art,' an exhibition on view now through April 30 at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, with a reception scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. this...
View ArticleYouths Making History In State Fair At WCC
Some of the best youthful takes on history will be on public view from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Hale ‘Akoakoa building at Windward Community College. The 2013 Hawaii History Day State...
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Ka‘a‘awa Fun Run/Walk: Big Effort Ahead For Little School
Families and supporters of Ka‘a‘awa Elementary School sign up for last year’s fundraising family fun run/walk at Kualoa Ranch. Photo from Michele Pouvave. Tiny Ka’a'awa Elementary School is ready to...
View ArticleRecord Store Day At Hungry Ear
Joining the sixth annual worldwide celebration of Record Store Day, Hungry Ear Records plans to offer deep discounts Saturday on used music inventory as well as release of hundreds of exclusive vinyl...
View ArticleFood Drive Saturday At Windward City
Windward residents have a convenient place to donate food this weekend in Hawaii Foodbank’s final push to restock its shelves to feed the state’s hungriest citizens. The 24th annual food drive runs...
View ArticleKalaheo Girls Basketball Standout Now Team’s Head Coach
The game of basketball always has been a lifestyle for Shaina Ava, so going into coaching was a natural progression for the former Kalaheo and Citrus College standout. “I just wanted to be a part of...
View ArticleKalaheo: Balancing Its VB Firepower
In a sense, Kalaheo’s boys volleyball season began the moment the last campaign ended. A loss to eventual champion Punahou in the semifinals of the state tournament last May assured as much and set the...
View ArticleKailua Recycling Drive Has Shredding Service
A community recycling drive is planned for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Kailua High School, where canned food also will be accepted for Hawaii Foodbank, plus an unlimited number of residential and...
View ArticleTraining Youth Leaders For Positive Coaching
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) plans an orientation workshop for area leaders April 25 in Kahaluu, offering training to influence youths in sports as well as beyond the playing field. The free...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Windward Oahu
Wednesday April 17 Curriculum fair Keolu Elementary has its Curriculum Fair, “Keolu Honu, Win the Race!,” from 5 to 7 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at 1416 Keolu Drive, showcasing samples of...
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Focus on Windward Oahu
Justin McCoy holds up daughters Thea (in pink) and Sevi to look through the 'windows' of 'Is This A Home?,' an art installation at Gallery 'Iolani, made from cut paper by Maura Fujihira, Keiko Hatano...
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Food Drive To Inspire Chancellor’s New Look
Windward Community College chancellor Doug Dykstra shows the growing mound of donations (with his growing mound of hair still intact). The college's food drive officially ends Friday when he gets his...
View Article‘The Queen’s Women’ To Re-enact History In Waimanalo
A little-known but significant part of Hawaiian history will be presented Thursday at the Waimanalo Hawaiian Homes Association community center: Ka Lei Maile Ali’i Hawaiian Civic Club, under the...
View ArticleBluegrass Time At Ho‘omaluhia
Jamming, camping, singing and plucking are in store at Bluegrass in the Koolaus this weekend at Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden. The lineup of workshops, performances and potlucks April 26-29 is free to...
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