Cruz’s Coast-to-coast Latin Beat Radio To Ring In New Year
Ray Cruz Come New Year’s Eve, when you’re relaxing at a party with friends and family, Ray Cruz is hoping you’ll also be enjoying the sound of Latin jazz as a backdrop. “People love Latin music;...
View ArticleMililani Teachers Are Nationally Certified
Three Mililani public schoolteachers recently joined the nationally certified ranks, helping to keep Hawaii’s reputation of having the fastest-growing number of NBPTS-certified educators in the nation....
View ArticleT&C Surf Opens Shop In Haleiwa
The newly completed Haleiwa Store Lots welcomed another tenant Dec. 11 as T&C Surf took the space next to iconic Matsumoto Shave Ice. Since 1971, the popular surf, skate and fashion store has...
View ArticleNavy Cultivates Albatross Nesting Area At Kahuku Wildlife Refuge
Pacific Rim Conservation biologist Lindsay Young determines an egg’s viability for relocation. Photo by Stefan Alford. Kauai residents were relocated to the North Shore of Oahu Dec. 17, with the help...
View ArticleAuthor Publishes First Dystopian Novel
‘Remake,' Ilima Todd's first published novel. Image from Shadow Mountain Publishing. ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 2 Never have dystopian societies been so wonderfully popular. Thanks to novels like The...
View ArticleKeeping Up With Legislative Bills, Hearings In 2015
Sen. Michelle Kidani Aloha! Let me wish you, your family and friends the happiest of holidays. My hope is that you have enjoyed good health and happiness in the past year, and that 2015 will bring...
View ArticleMililani’s Murakami Named Hawaii’s Best Civilian Engineer
By Denise Emsley A Mililani resident was recognized Nov. 19 as the Naval Facilities Engineering Command’s (NAVFAC) Civilian Engineer of the Year. Cey Murakami joined Lt. Steven Ferrara in being...
View ArticleArea Teachers Awarded Grants
A little bit of help goes a long way. This is why Hawaii State Federal Credit Union donated $19,948.28 to 45 public school teachers in 2014 — including 10 in Central Oahu. The Investing in Education...
View ArticleMOF Combines Surfing, Charity
Winter swells bring not only waves to the North Shore, but also a plethora of charitable events. Mauli Ola Foundation (MOF), which uses surfing as a natural treatment for children with cystic fibrosis,...
View ArticleSchatz Names Two Area Interns
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz has announced his choice of 15 Hawaii teens for his 2015 Seniors Internship Program, based out of his Honolulu office. The list includes Waialua High and Intermediate senior...
View ArticleButterflies Float Into Mililani Library For Children’s Storytime
Jaeden, Jessie, Cerrelyn and Jeremy Adviento learn about butterflies at Mililani Public Library. Photos by Anthony Consillio, aconsillio@midweek.com. ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 2
View ArticleNot-so-scary Spooktacular Guests At Mililani Town Center
Lindsay Shiroma with her miniature Australian Labradoodle ‘Kirby' Oct. 27 at Mililani Town Center's Halloween Spooktacular pet costume contest. ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 3
View Article2014 A Banner Year For Central Oahu High School Athletes
No one doubted that the Division I state championship game Nov. 21 between Punahou and Mililani would live up to the hype. Even so, none of the 19,254 onlookers at Aloha Stadium could have anticipated...
View ArticleCentral Oahu Highlights
Email Central Oahu event items to cchang@midweek.com by Jan. 7 to be considered for the Jan. 14 edition. • HELEMANO TREES Helemano Farms’ annual Christmas tree sales in Whitmore Village — through Dec....
View ArticleFocus on Central Oahu
Honolulu City Council presented Mililani High School students Vanessa Roybal, Joy Sanchez and Leyna Tamaye with honorary certificates Nov. 12 for their participation in the 2014 SkillsUSA National...
View ArticleProgram Looks To Save Shark’s Cove
Malama Pupukea-Waimea, the North Shore nonprofit created to protect natural and cultural resources, will conduct workshops Saturday to train adults and children on the dangers of coastal erosion. Foot...
View ArticleWaha Nui – 1/14/15
Mililani musician (bassist) Alika Lyman joins Shoji Ledward and Duane Padilla at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at HPR’s Atherton Studio for an evening of improvisational musical conversations called “JazzSpeak”...
View ArticleCarole Kai To Talk ‘Heroes’ At WCBA Installation Dinner At Dot’s
Wahiawa Community and Business Association’s annual installation dinner is set for Jan. 22 at Dot’s Banquet Hall. No-host cocktails kick off the evening at 6:30 p.m., with dinner service at 7. Guest...
View ArticleFootball Hall Of Fame Honors
Polynesian Cultural Center will host an enshrinement ceremony for the 2015 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Jan. 24. The second annual program starts at 10:30 a.m. with the Hall of Fame Exhibit...
View ArticleCollege Workshop At Mililani
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union and Hawaii Association for College Admission Counseling are holding free workshops on college planning Jan. 29 at Mililani High School. The program is designed for...
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