Clemons’ Roots Inspire His Love For Long-distance Running
Kalaheo cross country standout Makai Clemons didn’t have to look far for role models in work ethic. Parents Steven and Malia were ideally suited to that role. “They inspired me to work hard,” Clemons...
View ArticleGirls Hoops Teams Up For Action
For Windward’s five girls basketball programs, the Nov. 3 starting date can’t get here fast enough. Castle, Kailua, Kalaheo, Kahuku and Le Jardin all had promising moments last year on the hardwood and...
View ArticleCollege Snags $10 Mil For Child Care, Science
Windward Community College just got the go-ahead to develop a long-awaited child care center on campus. The nearly $10 million federal grant also will support renovations of the college’s STEM-related...
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Homeless Frustration For Kailuans
A homeless man (under tree) examines his belongings, which extend the length of a Kailua sidewalk in a metered city parking lot next to the now-closed Kuulei Union service station. Photo by Claudia...
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Le Jardin Teacher Fired Up To Bring Kids To Science World
Brianna Roberts When the topic of education comes up, the word “STEM” gets tossed around, as it’s bringing a bigger emphasis to science, technology, engineering and math-related topics to the...
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Focus on Windward Oahu
The 14th annual Wind-ward Ho'olaulea featured exhibits, demonstrations, rides, games, rocketry and entertainment, including Mailani Makainai, who enjoys performing right at home in Kaneohe. ◄ Back...
View ArticleKnow A Hero? Tell Red Cross
Hawaii Red Cross is looking for heroes, and it needs everyone’s help to find them. The humanitarian organization is seeking nominations by Dec. 1 for its annual list of local heroes. To qualify,...
View ArticleBuy Plants, Help Grow Program
The annual plant sale by Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle is set for this Saturday, featuring plants grown by women inmates in the club’s “Learning to Grow” program. The sale will be open from 8 to 11 a.m....
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Kahuku Hospital’s New Scanner Tops List Of Goals Reached
Kahuku Medical Center’s open house last month offered the public a look at its new state-of-the-art CT scanner. Checking it out are (from left) KMC radiology manager Jay White, state Rep. Richard Fale,...
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Watershed Group Taking Time To Party
Matty Liu (left) receives a brand-new surfboard on behalf of Luke Magallesen — who recently lost his father and couldn’t make it to the Aug. 10 Shorebreak Classic at Kalama Beach Park. Kaleo Relator,...
View ArticleEPA Lauds Kokua Hawaii Foundation As Dedicated Stewards
Receiving an honor from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is turning into an annual affair for Kokua Hawaii Foundation. The Kahuku-based organization recently was recognized as a Pacific...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Windward Oahu
Send Windward items to cchang@midweek.com by Oct. 22 to be considered for the Oct. 29 edition. Wednesday October 22 Charity golf Haleiwa Joe’s annual Charity Golf Swing Tournament starts at 11:45 a.m....
View ArticleGive Thanks For Kalua Turkeys
Thanksgiving is turkey fundraisers in Windward. Kailua High School already has announced its imu roast for Nov. 27 to benefit its athletic programs. KEY Project in Kahaluu and Enchanted Lake Elementary...
View ArticleLaie Elementary To Recycle Nov. 15
Laie Elementary School welcomes all contributions to its fall recycling drive, which will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 15. In partnership with Schnitzer Steel and Kokua Hawaii Foundation’s 3Rs...
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School Ohana, Neighbors Pitch In At Kahaluu Recycling Drive
Sixth-grader Elijah Kekaula has a playful moment amid a mountain of corrugated cardboard, which was donated to Kahaluu Elementary School’s Aloha ‘Aina recycling drive in September. Area churches,...
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Native Foliage Settles In To Rooftop Quarters At Turtle Bay
The newly completed innovative ‘green roof’ at Turtle Bay Resort spans about 60,000 square feet as part of the Kahuku hotel’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Photo from the resort. Why...
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Kailua Girls’ Heroic Cigarette Butt Battle
Digging through buckets of sand for cigarette butts has just earned a Kailua girls school the title of Children and Youth Day Hero. Now in its fourth year, Huakailani School’s “Plant Your Butts Here”...
View ArticleWomen’s Tennis Action Starts This Weekend At Kailua Club
When it comes to entertainment value in the local sports community, it’s hard to top Kailua Racquet Club’s Men’s Night Doubles Tournament on summer evenings. That hasn’t stopped the club from trying to...
View ArticleKnight Marchers At Band Fest
Castle High School will join eight other bands at the 39th annual Oahu Marching Band Festival, set to begin at 5 p.m. Nov. 3 at Aloha Stadium. The bands each will do an 8to 10-minute marching routine...
View ArticleWhat’s Up in Windward Oahu
Send Windward items to cchang@midweek.com by Oct. 29 to be considered for the Nov. 5 edition. Wednesday October 29 Victorian chills Castle Performing Arts Center invites visitors to a Victorian Haunted...
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