Workshops Showcase Writers, Give Pointers
Aspiring writers should save the date, April 12, for Hawaii Pacific University’s 17th annual Koolau Writing Workshops, which will run from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. that day at HPU’s Hawaii Loa campus in...
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Time To Unleash Creative Urges At WCC Campus Arts Festival
As in this image from the 2013 festival, families come in droves to Windward Community College’s Paliku Arts Festival for the hands-on art activities. But they also pause to enjoy a little shave ice....
View ArticleNature’s Artistry At Ho‘omaluhia
Flowers – both real and painted ones – will be on display at Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden throughout April to showcase the creations of eight Windward artists. The ninth annual exhibit, “Celebrating...
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Concerned Teen Steps Up To Educate Her Peers About Meth
Student organizer Hannah Carnes (back row, with lei) and a few of her schoolmates and performers Feb. 28 at Kalaheo High School’s Meth Awareness Day. Photo from Hawaii Meth Project. Armed with plenty...
View ArticleLady Mustangs Heat Up Their Bats To Finish In Playoffs
The Kalaheo girls softball team began its OIA Red season with much emphasis on offensive play, and as it reached the midway point, that mindset hasn’t changed, to hear head coach John Spencer tell it....
View ArticleKailua’s Got Skills, Character
For Kailua’s baseball coach Corey Ishigo, developing character is as important as developing skill level on his Surfrider teams. Two weeks into the 2014 OIA Red East season, Ishigo’s current group is...
View ArticleSpirit Run To Aid Project Grad
Sweat now, party later? The fifth annual Kalaheo 5K Spirit Run/Walk April 12 at Kailua Beach Park will benefit the high school’s Project Grad celebration for its senior class. The race starts at 7:30...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Windward Oahu
Wednesday March 26 School closures Public schools are closed today in observance of Prince Kuhio Day. Shiatsu Deadline is today to register for “Shiatsu for Your Legs, Ankles and Feet,” set for 9:45...
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Focus on Windward Oahu
A large crowd gathered at Windward Mall center court as 24-VII's Danceforce and guests performed a concert about 'Unity' last month for its home audience. ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 4
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Teens Learn Value Of Peace Via Paper Cranes
Castle High freshmen Maya Farias (left) and Maile Goldstein, and USS Arizona education coordinator Emily Pruett present the students’ paper cranes to WWII veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor ‘Uncle Al’...
View ArticleImi Pono Concert At Puohala
Save the date and stay hungry: The 21st annual Imi Pono Concert & Craft Fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 12 at Puohala Elementary School. In addition to crafts, culture and exhibits,...
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Waha Nui – 4/2/14
Lanihuli Gilbert Her Majesty Queen Nanasipau’u Tuku-’aho of Tonga visited Polynesian Cultural Center for the first time last Friday, enjoying all the special protocols of her hosts, plus lunch at...
View ArticleNo Excuses: WCC Fair Has Many Jobs
It is not too late to find a summer job, and Windward Community College can help. It will sponsor a College and Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for students and the public next Tuesday in Hale...
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KIS’s Kagami Has ‘Promise’
Kailua Intermediate School science teacher Ryan Kagami with his national Teacher of Promise award, which he received March 14 at the school. Photo from the state Department of Education. By PAIGE...
View ArticleExpert Help On How To Preserve Documents
Art conservationist Seth Irwin will speak to the community about how to preserve documents, books, photographs and maps at 1 p.m. today (April 2) in Hale Imiloa 111 at Windward Community College. The...
View ArticleKailua High Firing Up Imu Pit For Easter Feasts
Two Kailua High School programs are offering to trade turkeys for a little cash this spring, and time is running out for imu fans to reserve their spot. The school will cook Easter dinner for the...
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See, Hear And Taste Kailua April 13 At The Annual Town Party
The 2014 I Love Kailua Town Party on Kailua Road will have a plethora of activities, food and entertainment for the crowd, just as it did last year. Photo from Mele Pochereva. By PAIGE TAKEYA...
View ArticleU.S. Diving Champion Zarka Doesn’t Like To Do Laundry
Even with one national diving title already hers, Kenyon College’s Maria Zarka trained this past year as if she still had a lot to prove. The effort paid off when she captured another national title...
View ArticleFun ‘Fling’ Saturday At Kalaheo
Kalaheo PTSA’s Dollars for Scholars committee presents Spring Fling 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on the school field to boost its scholarship fund. Attendees can expect entertainment, a silent...
View ArticlePost-season WW Baseball Race: Anything Could Happen
With every game critical in the race to baseball playoffs, this week looks big for Castle, Kailua, Kahuku and Kalaheo. A preview of their games, all at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, is below. Kailua at Moanalua...
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