Solomon: Wrestling’s No. 1
Jacob Solomon Accountability has never been an issue for Kalaheo wrestling standout Jacob Solomon. He’s still a few months short of graduation, but his work ethic already is legendary on campus. “He’s...
View ArticleHanauma Lecture: The Walkers Of Rapa Nui
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve presents free public lectures Thursday nights on a variety of UH Sea Grant-supported UH graduate trainee research projects. Confirmed March programs begin at 6:30 p.m. in...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Windward Oahu
Wednesday March 5 Bradley childbirth Castle Medical Center sponsors a 12-week course in the Bradley Method of childbirth at 6:30 tonight and each Wednesday at the hospital. Fee is $300 for two people....
View ArticleHPU Hosts Two Artists In March
Joshua Tollefson’s ‘Two Arms’ is featured in the current exhibition at HPU Art Gallery, which offers works by Regina Bode (‘Voyages’) and Tollefson (‘Diplopia-Double Vision’) on the Hawaii Loa campus....
View ArticleMustn’t Be Late With Video Entry
Windward public high school students have until March 10 to enter a video competition promoting good attendance. The contest is Phase Two of a district-wide “Be Pono, Be In School” campaign to tackle...
View ArticleFocus on Windward Oahu
Seventeen Windward Wanderers Plein Air Painters gathered Feb. 9 at Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden gallery for the opening reception of their show, 'and Still Wandering ...,' which ran through February...
View ArticleSustainability Strategy Summit Opens At WCC
The University of Hawaii System’s “Sustainability Strategy” proves that green isn’t merely among the university’s colors – it’s been moved to the fore-front. As part of the strategy, the university...
View ArticleWaha Nui – 3/12/14
Kailua’s Mondenna (Mondy) Jamshidi is Envision Hawaii’s first executive director, after a decade of operation. Its mission is to build social entrepreneurship and promote economic development in order...
View ArticleTough Crime Bills Now Moving To State Senate
Thielen’s Turf…Rep. Cynthia Thielen Editor’s note: The article below is from a press release issued by Rep. Cynthia Thielen’s office. This legislative session, state Rep. Cynthia Thielen cosponsored a...
View ArticleCollege Draws Pioneering Speakers To Women History Month
Windward Community College will mark Women’s History Month next week with a menu of speakers on the national theme of “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment.” The public is invited to...
View ArticleArea Teachers Certifiably Good
Hawaii’s public school-teachers are quietly and steadily rising in their profession through national certification – an achievement that shows rigorous, peer-reviewed performance over a yearlong...
View ArticleKEY ‘Unlocks’ Its Doors For Annual Open House
Kahaluu will be a hub of information on community resources this month – from youth and conservation activities to healthy aging – all in two evenings at KEY Project at 47-200 Waihee Road. KEY...
View ArticleSurfrider Graham Voted Co-Player Of The Year In OIA Soccer
Kailua High senior Naia Graham proved to be “instant offense” this past soccer season, tallying 13 goals to lead the OIA East. His efforts were duly noticed by East coaches, who recently voted him...
View ArticleMustangs Have ‘Come A Long Way’ Toward DI Contention
If all goes as expected this spring, it’s likely the OIA Red East race will be the most competitive of any baseball league in the state. Kalaheo second-year head coach Jerry Bush wouldn’t have it any...
View ArticleGolf Balls To Drop Over Maunawili Thursday For A Good Cause
By PAIGE TAKEYA Golf balls are not the first thing one would expect to associate with Pacific Survivor Center. But if they help bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking and abuse, the center...
View ArticleKalaheo Advances AP Program
Kalaheo High School has received a substantial boost in cash to help it expand its Advanced Placement courses for military students. Gov. Neil Abercrombie, state schools superintendent Kathryn...
View ArticleTEA To Laud PCC At Disneyland
Polynesian Cultural Center has earned a 2014 Award for Outstanding Achievement from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) for its revitalization and improvement efforts. Among its general...
View ArticleCastle Wellness Series Serving Up Brain Food
Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience will launch a series of Healthy Brain seminars with a program from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Castle Wellness Center. The seminar will feature talks by three HPN experts on brain...
View ArticleYouths’ Website Making Basketball Shoe Shopping Easier
Keanu (left) and Kawika Akina are helping basketball players find just the right shoes via online reviews. Photo from Kuulei Media. Two enterprising brothers recently launched a website that allows...
View ArticleWCC Art Faculty Will Strut Its Own Stuff
There’s no need to go far from home to find good art. Windward Community College’s Gallery Iolani knows it, and that’s why its new exhibit, opening this Friday, will feature work from its own art...
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