HPU’s Nursing School Gets Boost From UHA
University Health Alliance CEO Howard Lee (left) gives Hawaii Pacific University’s development director Kevin Takamori and provost Matthew Liao-Troth a ceremonial check for $10,000 to benefit HPU’s...
View ArticleBaseball Academy Preparing Young Pitchers For Success
In baseball circles, the name Tom House is well-known for his state-of-the-art pitching techniques, and Kailua head coach Corey Ishigo has taken note of his teachings. Ishigo was among those who helped...
View ArticleCredit Union Cash Backs Windward Teachers’ Class Projects
Credit unions can be big supporters of education here, and the Hawaii State Federal CU has just proved it again by awarding nearly $20,000 to public school-teachers across the state for much-needed...
View ArticleFeel Better At Lanikai Night
Lanikai Elementary School plans a Wellness Night from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday for its ohana and the public, featuring everything from a bike rodeo to a farmers market at 140 Alala Road. For the more active...
View ArticlePowered Bikes Now In Kailua
Have you ever ridden an electric bicycle before? Now area residents have the chance to try or buy one at Pedego Kailua, which opened recently on Hahani Street. Electric bicycles have integrated...
View ArticleMustangs Pin Post-season Hopes On Next Three Soccer Games
Kailua McDonald’s was the venue Dec. 6 for a Kalaheo soccer team benefit, where the boys earned nearly $500 for their uniform fund and now will be able to add soccer gear bags to their list. Hustling...
View ArticlePaddleboard Lessons Open At Kuilima Cove
Turtle Bay Resort is now offering a variety of stand up paddle board experiences year-round for visitors and the public through the Hans Hedemann Surf Center located on the property. Sessions include...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Windward Oahu
Wednesday January 15 Longevity Deadline is today to register for “Exercise and Longevity,” set for 9:45 a.m. Jan. 22 in Hale Kuhina 115 at WCC. Fee is $12. Call 235-7433. Women’s support Marriage and...
View ArticleHalau Dance In Tribute To Aunty Sally At PCC
Hula halau from all over the state, and even as far as Japan, will convene Saturday at Polynesian Cultural Center’s 24th annual Moanikeala Hula Festival, set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m in its Pacific Theater....
View ArticleHuakailani Robotics Team Moves Up To Next Level Saturday
Robots seem to be everywhere these days, and some of their biggest fans are the littlest people. Aida (left) and Lexi make some adjustments to Huakailani's award-winning entry in the VEX IQ. Teammate...
View ArticleHawaii Meth Project Getting Message Across, Teen To Teen
Hawaii Meth Project’s recent “Break the Ice” art contest attracted dozens of entries from middle and high school students across the state, and it earned recognition for five Castle High School teens....
View ArticleFocus on Windward Oahu
City Councilman Ikaika Anderson presented an honorary certificate to Castle Medical Center marketing director Jasmin Rodriguez Dec. 11, honoring the hospital's 50th year of service to Windward Oahu....
View ArticleSix Local Schools Get New Principals
Spring semester is bringing several shifts in leadership for Windward public schools at both ends of the Castle/Kahuku complex – one permanent, most temporary. Pay attention now, and be ready for a pop...
View ArticleOutdoor Dining At Kualoa Ranch
The traveling restaurant showcase will stage five family-style farm meals in Hawaii this winter, including an inaugural event Feb. 2 at Kualoa Ranch. “Outstanding in the Field” will start with a wine...
View ArticleKailua Shop Has Answer For Lingerie
By PAIGE TAKEYA For women who have survived breast cancer or had mastectomies, the simple act of lingerie shopping can be a difficult one. Luckily, Coco’s Lingerie Boutique has set up shop in Kailua at...
View ArticleGeneral Store: A Well-stocked Plantation Era Enterprise
By PAIGE TAKEYA Whether it’s shave ice, kendama, checkerboards or ghost pepper hot sauces, Kailua shoppers don’t have to go far to find it. Kailua General Store at 171D Hamakua Drive has all that and...
View ArticleWaha Nui – 1/22/14
Retired Kailua electrician and Elks Lodge member Herb Weatherwax, 96, now generates interest in Pearl Harbor among the Arizona Memorial’s youngest visitors. The WWII veteran volunteers there weekly,...
View ArticleLions, Longs Team Up For Eyeglasses Drive
Lions clubs across Oahu are conducting a collection drive for used eyeglasses from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at selected stores, including three Windward Longs Drugs stores – Kailua Town Center,...
View ArticleLanikai Neighborhood Gridlock: Too Much Of A Bad Thing?
Lanikai Association will tackle its traffic woes once again during a forum at 6 tonight (Jan. 22) at the park pavilion. City and state officials and lawmakers will attend the latest traffic forum,...
View ArticleHabilitat benefits from news coverage
Dear Editor, On behalf of the entire Habilitat organization, I would like to extend our gratitude to you and MidWeek for your generous support by running a story about Habilitat and its Christmas tree...
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