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Campbell To Try For World Robotics Title (Again) In May - December 31, 2008
Areas Near Gulch Get Benefit Grant -
Military Salute -
West Oahu Newsmakers -
Makeover Makes Campus Safer -
Neighborhood News -
Banks Ring In First Saturday Of 2009 With Benefit Drive -
Celebrating New Year’s Safely, At The Water Park -
Kapolei Middle Schoolers Do Right In Bus Safety Contest -
ILH Bowling Championship Goes To IPA Freshman - December 17, 2008
Mail Carrier Answers Yes, Carly, There Is A Santa -
Kapolei Locale Named Site For Test Menu -
Local Sushi Co. Opens In Waimalu -
New Hours, Menu Items At Off The Wall -
On-school Garden Provides Bounty Of Learning Options -
West Oahu Newsmakers -
Previewing 2009: Tax Review, Fuel & Target -
Lifeguard Receives HFD’s Highest Honor -
Pearl City Alumna Takes Part In 4-H Congress -
Swap Items For Tax Write-off At Goodwill -
Decorating Contest Up Now In Ewa -
HECO Gives Gift Of Light & Savings - December 10, 2008
Royal Band Plays On At Xmas Parades -
Mickey & The Gang Soon To Vacation On Oahu Shores -
West Oahu Newsmakers -
Kapolei Singing Troupe’s Musical Love In Fine Tune -
Keiki Choir Voices Can Be Heard On High At Ko Olina -
Toes Twinkle College Stage In ‘Nutcracker’ -
Celebrating Christmas Filipino Style -
Recycling Drive Stops By LCC Saturday -
Public Comment Open Now For Rail Project - December 03, 2008
Mother-Daughter Business Owners Going To The Dogs -
Pearl Ridge School Profits From Old Cellular Phones -
LCC Groups Seeking Gifts For Young Mothers And Babies -
Forecast Predicts Flurry Of Holiday Parades -
Pine To Speak Of Teaching Kids Out West -
Pearl City Boy Flying High In Career -
Annual Contest Fosters West’s Finest Young Artists -
Whos, Grinch And That Hatted Cat Come To Aiea -
Giving Thanks For Recent Events - November 26, 2008
Safety Remains High On Many Holiday To-do Lists -
Students Give Peace A Poetic Chance -
Santa Brings Early Goodies To Kapolei -
Sleep In This Black Friday; Shop Weekend Craft Fair -
Ewa Board Drives Meeting On Internet Superhighway -
Newsmakers - November 19, 2008
Medical Support & More At Ewa Beach Discussion -
Make Way For Mickey -
New Surf Shop Opens In Former Ka Uka Smoothie Locale -
A Crafty Way To Support Special Ed -
Catering A Thanksgiving Sure To Be Off The Wall -
Ko Olina To Dish Out Charitable Turkey Feast -
Neighborhood News - November 12, 2008
West Teens Build Muscle To Reduce Health Issues -
Construction On New Ewa Fire Station Gets Green Light -
Old Timers Invite All Ages To Learn Of Boxing Glory Days -
Young Leaders Distribute Wealth To Senior Citizens -
Family Fun Takes Over LCC Nov. 15 -
Aiea Custom Home Will Open For Public Viewing - November 05, 2008
Shorter Days Not Wilting Garden Hours -
Salvation Army ‘Angel’ Apps Due Saturday -
Annual Young Artist Display On View Now -
Local Artists Of All Skills Donate Works For REHAB -
Grant Seeds Green Growth At Malama Learning Center - October 29, 2008
Busy Nov. 4? Early Votes Still Count -
West Bands Take The Field At Nov. 12 Fest -
West Thespians Catch ‘70s Fever In Coming-of-age Play -
Women’s Fujinkai Get Crafty At Pearl City Fair -
Student Art Used To Curb Driving Distractions -
StorSecure Supplies Hot Rides & Meals -
Homeless Veterans Facility Marks 5-Year Milestone -
Parties Now Just A Phone Call Away - October 22, 2008
Aiea Resident Offers New Elixir To Calm What Ails You -
Neighborhood News -
An Active Role In Abating Economic Worries -
Teens Step To Friendly Dance Face-off -
Valleys, Classes Sound With Music -
HSS Kapolei Hosts Haunted Homewarming -
Masltov! Jewish Chapel To Replace Treif Torah -
Putt With Pumpkins This Halloween -
Highlands Employee No.1 In DOE -
Fitness Gurus Balance Friendship With Yoga Venture - October 15, 2008
TGI Thursdays Await At Waimalu Store -
Bikes And A Flick On Deck At Mighty Mo Memorial -
West Oahu Newsmakers -
Players, Coaches Wanted For Volleyball Clinics -
40 Reasons To Celebrate College’s Anniversary -
Easter Seals Throws Monster Mash -
Dated Gadgets Get New Life At LCC Drive - October 08, 2008
Halloween Deadline For ComPACT -
It’s Easy Being Green At Aiea Mill -
West Pets Living The ‘Pawsh’ Life -
Lions, Clowns, Rides & More At Ewa Fair -
Cultures And Cosmos Connect In UHWO Profs’ New Film -
Energy Savers To See The Light At Pearlridge Exhibit -
Newsmakers - October 01, 2008
Neighborhood News -
Local Tourney Grand Slams Cancer -
Books Supply Much For West Youth -
A Refresher Course In Reducing School Waste -
A Taxing Reminder For Tardy Filers - September 24, 2008
Saturday Sees Hawaii Winter Baseball Start -
West Hirees Get New Store Organized For Nov. Debut -
Visiual Art Contests Paint Positivity -
Search For New TV Host Hits Waipahu -
Kapolei Rotary Club Offers Up An All-Star Tasting Menu -
West Queen Leads In Indie Film -
Golfers (And Doggies) Tee Up For Benefit -
Kapolei Cubs Use Common Cents -
Wine Glasses Runneth Over At Aiea Tasting -
Hip Looks At An Affordable Price Are Always In Style - September 17, 2008
All Is Peaceful On The Waipahu Front -
The Pearl Now Serving Fall Feasts -
Good Ol’Country Fun At Ewa Fair -
Public Radio Airs Debates, Talks On Leeward Issues -
Ho’ike Offers Week Of West’s Best -
Sept. 30 Final Cut For Video Apps -
HECO Powered Up For Weekend Coastal Cleanup -
Off The Wall Restaurant Aims For ‘Broke Da Mouth’ Taste - September 10, 2008
Leeward Farm Program Shares Harvest At MA’O Benefit -
Benefit Concert Saturday For Ewa Beach Teenager -
Aiea’s Ladeira Wins 2008 Nainoa Hoe Scholarship -
Freedom Walk Honors Sept. 11 Victims -
Developer Growing Green Housing Projects In Kapolei -
Waipahu Alumnus Uses Boxing To Lift Up West Side Teens -
Youths: Get Your Library Card Now -
Nanakuli High Hosts Aloha Aina Recycling -
Hispanic Families Party At Water Park Lagoon -
Honorees Deeply Rooted In West’s Plantation History - September 03, 2008
UH Express Fuels Football Fans’ Frenzy -
Tips For A Safe, Green Start On September -
Tickets For Tasty Gala On Sale Now -
WWII Surrender Observed Aboard Battleship Missouri -
Ewa Beach Shelves Filled With Books And Activities -
Aiea Soto Mission To Mark 98 Years With Sept. 7 Bash - August 27, 2008
Aviation Museum Hosts Free Teacher Tours This Weekend -
Tyler Tackles A New Dive Shop On The West Side -
Patriot Golf Day Supports Scholarships -
Okinawa Center Plans Last And Largest ‘08 Bon Dance -
Former Waikele Librarian Holds Golden Key To Learning -
West Oahu Military Salute -
Dyslexia Doesn’t Wilt This Trophy-winning Rose -
Transform Trash For Oahu Arts Center Fashion Prize -
Martial Arts Tourney Set For Sept. 7 -
Bank Gives A Big Boost To Ewa Beach Service Group -
Pilot Club Urging Young Riders To Wear Helmets -
Seagull Schools Soaring After A Double Celebration - August 20, 2008
Putting A Stop To Lung & Traffic Pollution -
Aircraft Models & Makers Touch Down At Hangar 37 -
Nekota Credits Teamwork For Job Success -
Tons Of Family Fun To Be Had At Momilani -
Diner Honored For Stance Against Abuse -
Execs Lather Up For Charity Car Wash -
Nurses Make Presence Known With Open House -
Best Things In Life Still Free At Storage Co. -
Waipahu CPB Nurtures Knowledge -
Teens’ ‘Double’ Take On Leadership Dos And Don’ts - August 13, 2008
Volunteers Needed For Leeward Build -
Neighborhood News -
Good Eats, Reads And Art For All At FilCom Center -
Making A Life-or-death Difference In The Philippines -
Newsmakers -
Conference, Scorecard And Task Force Recap -
A ‘Can’structive Build At Pearlridge -
Tutus Get A Major Home Makeover -
UHWO Program Will Ease Those First-year Fears -
Oahu Vets Offer Micro-IDs That Keep Poochie Safe - August 06, 2008
Neighborhood News -
Economic Updates From Sen. Will Espero -
Waipio’s Soccer Tourney Grows Aloha, Champions -
Eatery Opens To Blazin’ Reviews -
Crail: She’s A Fo’ Real Rocket Girl -
West Oahu Military Salute -
Waipio Mc-Manager Sets High Standards On The Job -
Charter School Debuts In Waip -
West Oahu Is Stop No. 1 For Popular Christian Band -
Aloha Clubhouse Can Count On Its Fundraiser Chickens -
A Kim Chi Pot And More From 1903 At Waipahu Display -
Banking On Our Worldly Athletes -
Flex Those Green Thumbs In Pearl City Each Month -
Shimmy And Shake At The Filcom Center - July 30, 2008
Deadline For Golf Fun Fest Aug. 4 -
Pearl City Teen Talent On The Ivories -
Store Injects New Flava Into Pearlridge -
Celebrating 20 Years With A Green Bash -
Ice Cream Block Party A Real Scream In Ewa -
Concert Honors Life Of ‘Blessed’ St. Francis Sister -
Waipahu Cleanup Answers Neighborhood Prayers - July 23, 2008
Keiki Go Fish For Chance At Wii And Trip -
Pearl City High Helps Put The Lid On Trash Traumas -
Kapiolani At Pali Momi Rakes In Praises For Quality Care -
Newsmakers - July 16, 2008
The Brothers Cazimero Help Host A ‘Cracked Seed’ Party -
Sending Out Messages With Quilts -
East-West Road Paves Way For West Growth -
Seniors Say ‘Hi-Ya’ To New Karate Program In Pearl City -
Free Health And Movie Screenings At Beach Party -
College Just Got Sweeter For Five West Students -
Newsmakers - July 09, 2008
Mainland Tour Inspires AJTMC Design -
Duo Lends Support To Fellow Single Parents -
UHWO Applauds Students For Impressive College Years -
Buy Some Pizza! Pizza! In Aiea, Be A Library Friend -
Student Wins Big For Being Well-Rounded -
Lighten Up Electrical Load With HECO -
Setting Goals Key Strategy For Top Investors -
Neighborhood News -
Middle School Teachers Brush Up On Their Tech Skills -
Time To Start Thinking About School Again -
Waipahu Duo Pull Double Duty In Musical Spoof - July 02, 2008
Healthcare Academy Graduates Its Largest Class In ‘08 -
Celebrate The 4th With Fiji And Fireworks -
Ring In Independence Day On The Arizona Memorial -
Three’s The New Number To Zip Across The H-1 -
Young Pro Lends Name And Talents To Golf Invitational -
Help Konishiki’s Kids With A Day Of Wet ‘n’ Wild Fun -
Sessions On Hepatitis C Offered Today In Kapolei - June 25, 2008
Rego’s Is Still Serving Up Sausages, 51 Years Later -
Awards In Video Production Filling The Halls At Campbell -
No Signal Of Radio Gaga Aboard The Mighty Mo -
Keeping Hawaii Green, One New Tree At A Time -
Neighborhood News -
Military Families Go Wild This Weekend At The Zoo -
Scholarship Applications Due At The Start Of July -
Aiea Camp Not The Same Ole Song ‘N Dance -
Traveling Irish Entertainer Heads To West Oahu - June 18, 2008
Building A Better West With Project ComPACT -
Finding Alternative Fuel Solutions In Our Own Back Yards -
Keiki Art Colors Up The Yellow Pages -
Hawaii Food & Wine Paradise A Hole In One -
Clown Around At Ewa Beach Library In July -
There’s More Than Books To Enjoy At Ewa Library -
Bills, Improvements and Feedback Welcomed -
Troop Provides Out-Of-This-World Laughs -
Deserving Dads Get Their Dues -
A Summer Filled With Filipino Culture And Fun -
Kapolei’s Ilima Hosts Senior Seminars - June 11, 2008
Grants Enable Long-awaited Improvements At IPA -
A Big Round Of Applause For ACT’s Vanita Rae Smith -
New Wine Shop Makes Choosing A Bottle Easy As 1,2,3 -
West Oahu Students Rule The Rhymes -
West Siblings Reunited, And It Sure Feels Good -
Navy Officer Retires After 30 Great Years -
Sate Shopping Fever With Daylong Event For BGCH -
Churches Preach Health With Diabetes Sundays -
Got Snacks? Head To Local Banks - June 04, 2008
New Projects On Kapolei’s Horizon -
Reminisce About The Good Ol’ King Pin Days -
New Market Farms Up Fresh Finds -
Utility Savings Now Available, Fill Out Form -
Take A Trip In Time Aboard Historic Vessel -
West Oahu Military Salute -
Newsmakers -
West Students, Teachers Spend Summer Traveling China -
It Pays To Be Healthy At Ewa Beach Elementary -
If You Build It - With Legos - They Will Come -
Lessons In Peace And Life Through Taiko Festival - May 28, 2008
In A Pinch From High Prices At The Pump -
Newsmakers -
Patch Up That Leak And Save A Bucket Of Cash -
A Community Comes Together After Tragedy -
West Oahu Principals On 2008 Leadership Awards List -
Online Classes Ease College Commute -
KOA Awardees Help Kapolei Thrive -
Don’t Let Hunger Turn You Crabby -
Stop Violence A World Away At A Night Of Fashion And Fun -
Experience History At Midway Tour -
Head To Waipahu For A Spirited Celebration -
International Game Show Makes A Mad Stop On Oahu - May 21, 2008
West Oahu Newsmakers -
May Specials Salute Troops At Ko Olina -
Earth Day Efforts Beautify Ewa Church, Preschool -
Rotary’s Golf Tourney To Benefit African Well Project -
A Movie Night Made For Baby -
Budding Directors Win Big In YXC -
Lunch Is Served (Free) This Summer -
HFD Awards Everyday Heroes For Extraordinary Rescues -
Kunia Eatery Hosting A Cheesy Feast -
Robofest Debuts At Pearlridge -
Local TV Show Casting For Family Talent -
Drawing Inspiration, Along With Posters, From Book -
Ewa Beach Boy Takes Home Grand Ali’i Crown - May 14, 2008
Cadets Given Salutes And Awards During Ceremony -
Pros Of Vehicle Ignition Interlock Systems -
Get Out Those Leis - Grad Dates Up Soon -
Keiki Essays Tell Mom She’s Tops -
Students Have A World Of Smarts -
OHA Grant Helps Seed Aiea-based Ag Program -
Recycling Fundraiser Now In Motion -
Aiea, Kapolei Off To Shake It In Hula Fete - May 07, 2008
Student’s Poem Reasons For Peace -
Newsmakers -
West Students Come Out On Top In Poster Contests -
College Gives Nod To West Side With Daylong Party -
All Hands On Deck For Cadet Summer Training -
Brewing Up Eco-solutions In Halawa -
A Look Back At Pai’olu Kaiaulu’s First Year -
Library Offers Lessons On Kindness To Animals -
New Chamber Created In Response To Kapolei Boom -
One-stop Shopping For Children’s, Mother’s Day - April 30, 2008
Bonsai Fair Comes To Pearl City -
Waikele Teacher Gets A+ Honors -
A Musical Menagerie At The Battleship Missouri -
West Oahu Military Salutes -
Waipahu Cleanup Aims For Community-wide Aid -
Calling All History Buffs: Korean Artifacts Wanted -
Putting Auto Skills To The Test -
A Gift That’ll Make Both Mom And Mother Earth Happy -
A Pat On The Back To Campbell High Faculty -
Celebrate Mom By Giving Her The Stars -
Weekend Festival Celebrates Spring -
Neighborhood News -
Rodeo Heads To The Wild West -
Inaugural Robotics Competition Builds Teams’ Pride - April 23, 2008
Diverse Dance Stylings Take LCC Theatre Stage -
Ewa Beach Guide Dog And Owner A Perfectly Fit Pair -
Celebrating Golf Day With Ko Olina Clinic -
Ilima At Leihano Opens Its Doors To Retirees -
Kapolei High Teacher Is Named Economic Champ -
Positive Vibes Abound At Workshop -
Going Green With Hoku Scientific -
Get Smart With Disaster Prep At Waipahu Fair -
Spirited Keiki Squad Takes Third In Spirit Competition -
Ewa Beach Teen’s Poster Earns National Nods -
Kapolei Small Business Gets Big Honors - April 16, 2008
Learn Parliamentary Law During UH West Session -
All Parties Seek Positive Outcome In Parcel Dispute -
Keiki Queen Needs Flight To Finals -
Boost Mobile Unleashes Hawaii Service With Bash -
Neighborhood News -
Two Bills, Meeting Among Capitol Updates -
Clarinet Quartet Swings On Sunday -
Chef Roy Guests At Pearl Dinner -
Carpenters’ Training Center Under Construction -
Learning Math Aboard The Hokule’a -
West Oahu Newsmakers - April 09, 2008
First-ever Salon, Day Spa Coming Soon To Ewa Beach -
New, Affordable Homes Now Available In Waipahu -
Celebrating The Big Easy At Ko Olina -
Kapolei Ohana Center Gets Trio Of Grants -
Campbell High In Heated Debate For Air Conditioning -
LCC Gala To Showcase Top Chefs, Tastes -
Beethoven And Broadway Play In Pearl City -
Waste Management Goes Virtual -
After 13 Years, Naked Furniture Bids Aloha With Sale -
Bethel Fundraiser Praising All Arts -
Banks Statewide Partner With Foodbank For Drive -
Kapolei Talent Show Helps Ohana Across The Globe -
A Whole Lotta Shakin’ To Go On At Festival - April 02, 2008
Underage Drinking Under Spotlight -
Revival Of Broadway Play In Full Bloom At Kapolei High -
Proposed Laws Get Second Legislative Looks -
What’s Old Is New Again At Makakilo Baptist Church -
Career Options Open To Students -
Shakespeare Is Reinvented At LCC -
Andrew Sato, An “Amazing Boy” And “Positive Influence” - March 26, 2008
Delectable Food, Wine On The Menu For Aiea Soiree -
Teachers Invited To LCC Information Session -
Local Law Enforcement Fuels Dreams -
Kuhio Day Parade, Pa’ina In Kapolei -
Car Wash Raises Cash For D.C. Trip -
Donate Food For Chance To Win Free Fuel -
Neighborhood News -
West Oahu Military Salutes -
Global Activists Gather At Ko Olina -
Makakilo Church Goes Green With Construction - March 19, 2008
Kunia Actress Perfect Fit In Musical Comedy Role -
Railway Society Receives Donation -
More Than Just Eggs On Dixie Grill’s Easter Menu -
Waipio Center Names Valentine Contest Winners -
Pearl City’s Cheering Champs -
High School Artists, Submit Work Soon -
Lawmakers Host Meeting In Kapolei -
Kalaeloa Vets’ Home To Expand -
Decorate Eggs At Halawa Garden -
Newsmakers -
Transit Project Moving Forward Responsibly -
Real Care Bears Roam Waipahu -
Pearl City Magicians Perform In Easter Show -
Open House Takes Off At Kalaeloa - March 12, 2008
Orchid Show Blossoms In Wahiawa -
Pearlridge Business Celebrates 20 Years -
Leeward Officials Take A Walk For Charity -
March Deals Teeing Off At Ko Olina -
Neighborhood News -
West Oahu Steps Up Health Regime -
Hospice Offers Aiea Grief Support -
Award-winning Hula Drama To Share Local Lore At LCC -
Get Into The Irish Spirit With Dixie Grill Specials -
Pearl City Wal-Mart Switches To Solar - March 05, 2008
Grant Moves Learning Center Construction Along -
A Small Request For A Small Prince -
Neighborhood News -
Classes With Global Scope Coming Soon To Campbell -
Hawaiian Issues Up For Discussion -
West Puppeteer Helps Tell A Fairy Tale Favorite -
Workshop Has Business Tips To Reveal - February 27, 2008
Roadways Hot TV Topic Next Month -
Local Libraries Give Students Right To Vote -
Recycle With Worms At Halawa Garden -
New Ewa Reef Will Draw More Aquatic Life To Area -
Adopt Honu To Help West Keiki -
West Talent Take Stage In Musical -
Kapolei High Art Exhibition Eco-Minded -
Targeted Tax Relief Would Ease Hawaii’s Cost Of Living -
A Mahalo To Local Schools -
Local Artists’ Works Up For View And Sale -
Kick Off Spring Cleaning At Waipahu Recycling Day -
West Oahu Teen Artists Among Hawaii’s Best -
See Rare Birds On Pouhala Marsh Walk - February 20, 2008
Senior Saber’s Personal Evolution Makes Grand Impact -
A Historic Housewarming In Kapolei -
Relief On Way For Ewa’s Overcrowded Ilima Intermediate -
Neighborhood News -
Two Bills Would Expand Organic Markets -
Remembering An Unjust Past -
Video Contest Encouraging Local Teens To Live Healthy -
>Ko Olina Ladies Golf League Swings Into Action Again -
Four West Side Residents Main Players In West Side -
West Newsmakers - February 13, 2008
Restoring Kapolei’s Hawaiian Roots -
Garage Sale Will Help Improve Ewa Hospice -
New Business Arriving At Kapolei In ‘08 -
Waipahu Uke Artist Makes Sweet Music In Japan -
Tee Time For Pros, Public At Ko Olina -
Aiea News Director Is The Newest East-West Fellow -
Nonprofits Reap Benefits Of Grant -
Former Aiea Ninth-Graders Celebrate 50 -
Manana Keiki Sing For Their Mainland Trip -
Panama Hatties Searches For New Idol, En Espanol -
Waipio’s Kaiser Clinic Houses Ambulance Unit -
Valentine’s Gifts For The Aina -
Pearl Harbor Museum Receives Needed Boost -
A West Oahu Clark Kent Really Is A Super-artist -
Pearl Harbor Features Speaker For Black History Month - February 06, 2008
Two New Bills Call For Sharkey’s Law -
Ewa Beach Tragedy Inspires Change In Law -
Hawaii’s First Vitamin Shoppe Opens In Pearl Kai -
Pearl City IHOP Offers Free Pancakes For Charity -
Free Tax Prep Available In Waipahu -
Two West Oahu Clinics Boast New Hours -
The Pearl Serves Up Good Eats -
Road’s Construction End In Sight - January 30, 2008
New Housing Leaves Room For Business -
West Oahu Students Are Ready To Wow With Music -
LCC Performance Has Laughs And Deep Insights -
West Neighborhood News -
Classic Cars And More On Display This Weekend -
Keiki, Let Loose Those Imaginations -
Gardener’s Delight At UGC Sale -
Deadline Fast Approaching For Waikele Scholarship -
West Oahu Newsmakers - January 23, 2008
Decisions About Mass Transit For Ewa Beach -
New Hours, Services At Budding Pearl Kai Shop -
The Kitchen Is Staying Open, Thanks To Donation -
West Oahu Youths Signing On To Serve Their Country -
‘Rap’s Hawaii’ Revived At Three West Oahu Libraries -
OHA Boosts Ewa’s Limu Population -
Outsmarting SATs As Easy As ABC With Test Preps - January 16, 2008
45 Mentors Are Needed -
Fitness Team Keeps West Oahu Moving -
Plans For Keeping Hawaii Safe In 2008 -
NY Dancers Get Into The Groove With Uke Music At LCC -
A Busy Weekend Ahead For Ilima Civic Club -
Neighborhood News - January 09, 2008
MAHALO FROM PEARL CITY HONGWANJI -
Enforce Traffic Laws With A Highway Patrol -
Ewa Festival To Benefit Dream Center -
Film Production Is A Giese Family Affair -
Waipahu Alum Honored As Child Educator -
>State Offseting Cost Of Charity Care For Hospitals -
Volunteers Needed For Whale Counting Season -
Learning Math Aboard The Hokule’a - January 02, 2008
Jan. 5 Is Community Day At The Leeward YMCA -