Skydiver dies after parachute fails Oct 14, 2009
Fire department personnel attempted to resuscitate Owens and he was taken to Wahiawa General Hospital. An autopsy is expected today. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sky diver dies after his parachute malfunctions Oct 13, 2009
Cheplic said the man was taken to Wahiawa General Hospital where he was pronounced dead ... Cheplic said the man was taken to Wahiawa General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Motorcyclist dies in Kaukonahua collision Oct 12, 2009
The two-vehicle crash closes the Wahiawa road ... A man believed to be in his 20s died today in a motorcycle crash in Wahiawa ... A man believed to be in his 20s died today in a motorcycle crash in Wahiawa. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Moniz to make first start for Hawaii Oct 10, 2009
Moniz grew up in the Army town of Wahiawa, located less than a half hour's drive from Aloha Stadium. He got the start after Greg Alexander suffered a season-ending knee injury at Louisiana Tech on Sept. 30. (Nola.com -- Sports)
'Dogs need a win Oct 10, 2009
"Guess I'm a little lucky. It's crazy," said Moniz, a graduate of Leilehua High School in Wahiawa, Hawaii. Moniz to make first start for Hawaii. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Former Fresno City QB now Hawaii's starter Oct 9, 2009
"Guess I'm a little lucky. It's crazy," said Moniz, a graduate of Leilehua High School in Wahiawa, Hawaii. Moniz was referring to his latest scenario, one that has sprung him from reserve walk-on during the preseason to Hawaii's starting quarterback for perhaps the remainder of the season. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
New post office hours Oct 7, 2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
QB Moniz shows calm in new role Oct 7, 2009
"I'm from Wahiawa. All it does there is rain.". By the coaches' account, Moniz had a successful first practice as the successor to Greg Alexander, who underwent season-ending surgery Saturday. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Moniz living 'little kid's dream' Oct 5, 2009
Moniz is a lifelong Wahiawa resident. "I was born in Wahiawa General," he said, proudly. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Busy U.S. troops help with Asian calamities Oct 3, 2009
Other collection sites are Don Quijote Supermarket, Waipahu; Kamehameha Shopping Center; Longs, Bishop Street and Wahiawa; Kapolei Shopping Center; Ewa Beach Shopping Center; Wal-Mart, Mililani and Pearl City; Kmart, Salt Lake; Philippine Consulate General, Pali Highway ... Other collection sites are Don Quijote Supermarket, Waipahu; Kamehameha Shopping Center; Longs, Bishop Street and Wahiawa; Kapolei Shopping Center; Ewa Beach Shopping Center; Wal-Mart, Mililani and Pearl City; Kmart, Salt... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
How to donate to disaster relief Oct 2, 2009
Other collection sites include: Don Quijote Supermarket, Waipahu; Kamehameha Shopping Center, Kalihi; Longs, Downtown on Bishop Street and in Wahiawa; Kapolei Shopping Center; Ewa Beach Shopping Center; Wal-Mart in Mililani and Pearl City; Kmart, Salt Lake; Philippine Consulate General, Pali Highway ... Other collection sites include: Don Quijote Supermarket, Waipahu; Kamehameha Shopping Center, Kalihi; Longs, Downtown on Bishop Street and in Wahiawa; Kapolei Shopping Center; Ewa Beach Shopping... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pacific soccer gets big kicks from Hawaii pair Oct 1, 2009
Idaho State's Bryce Jenkins (Leilehua '09 of Wahiawa) finished 21st in the men's 8K in 26:32. 36 at Saturday's Bob Firman Invitational, helping the Bengals finish second at Boise, Idaho. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pictures of 'meth mouth' show teens drug's dangers Oct 1, 2009
He grew up hearing stories of how his father, Dr. Harold Masunaga of Wahiawa, would someti 000032C5 mes be paid in smoked fish and chicken eggs. Now Russell Masunaga specializes in helping low- income patients. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii Sen. Sakamoto to run for lieutenant governor Sep 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009. Breaking News/Updates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kapolei toddler named Oahu's healthiest baby by Meadow Gold Sep 21, 2009
In fourth place was Brooke Meyer of Wahiawa, the daughter of Lyndsey Correia and Kaipo Meyer. The 2 year old received a $750 U.S. Savings Bond. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mililani man charged in 2 girls' kidnappings Sep 20, 2009
He told the girl to lie on the floor of the van while he drove around Wahiawa. Anduha then parked near a park in Wahiawa, went to the back of the van, took off his shirt and instructed her to remove her clothes, according to the affidavit ... He told the girl to lie on the floor of the van while he drove around Wahiawa. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Police charge man with abducting two girls, 15 Sep 19, 2009
Shortly before 7 a.m. the same day Anduha forced the second girl into his van and took her to a park in Wahiawa where he sexually assaulted her, police said ... Shortly before 7 a.m. the same day Anduha forced the second girl into his van and took her to a park in Wahiawa where he sexually assaulted her, police said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Two Oahu teen girls kidnapped, police say Sep 18, 2009
At about 3:25 a.m., a man reportedly 00004000 kidnapped at knifepoint a 15-year-old girl while she was walking with her boyfriend near Kamehameha Highway and Waihau Street in Wahiawa, police said ... Police say he forced her into his van and took her to a park in Wahiawa where he fondled her ... At about 3:25 a.m., a man reportedly kidnapped at knifepoint a 15-year-old girl while she was walking with her boyfriend near Kamehameha Highway and Waihau Street in Wahiawa, police said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
For burglars, tented homes can be tempting Sep 14, 2009
Tammy Murray, who co-owns Aloha Termite and Pest Control in Wahiawa with her husband, Shawn, called the 50 percent figure "ridiculous.". "If that number was true, we wouldn't be in business very long," Murray said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii official racks up $39,324 in interisland commuting costs Sep 11, 2009
"The Health Department would not say what portion of Law's $39,324 travel expense was for trips to O'ahu and what portion was for Neighbor Island trips.Law's salary fell within a range of $71,600 to $102,120, the department said. The department also said frequent-flier miles generated from Law's work-related travel is used by the state to acquire plane tickets for added travel.Law's nearly $40,000 travel bill is relatively small when compared with the $106 million spent by Adult Mental Health... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Police and Fire Sep 8, 2009
The fire started at 12:35 p.m. Saturday and closed the Wahiawa-bound lanes of H-2 freeway for five hours while firefighters battled the blaze ... Honolulu paramedics rescued an infant boy who nearly drowned in a swimming pool Saturday in Wahiawa ... The fire started at 12:35 p.m. Saturday and closed the Wahiawa-bound lanes of H-2 freeway for five hours while firefighters battled the blaze. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Where hope thrives Sep 7, 2009
Kirkland Tabanera of Wahiawa recently completed substance abuse treatment after being addicted to "ice" or methamphetamine for more than 15 years and getting busted for forgery ... Kirkland Tabanera of Wahiawa recently completed substance abuse treatment after being addicted to "ice" or methamphetamine for more than 15 years and getting busted for forgery. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Governor: Cuts may mean restructuring Hawaii government Sep 5, 2009
Marcus Oshiro, D-39th (Wahiawa), the chairman of the House Finance Committee, said he thought Lingle's address was timed to influence public opinion before binding arbitration. "On the eve of going into arbitration, I thought it was an act of desperation to again negotiate in the media," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Two Hawaii firms awarded DOD contracts Sep 1, 2009
6 million for additional work to be done under a previously awarded contract for security work at Pearl Harbor, Naval Magazine Lualualei and the Naval Communications Telecommunications Area Master Station in Wahiawa. The work includes entry control point services such as ID checks, vehicle inspections, emergency entry control point closures, roving guard services and mobile vehicle inspections, the department said in a release. (Pacific Business News, HI)
DOE again seeks OK for school shake-ups Sep 1, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009. Posted on: Monday, August 31, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
50 fun facts about Hawaii as 50th star hits 50 Aug 31, 2009
Just two commercial pineapple growers remain in Hawaii: Dole Foods on Oahu and Maui Pineapple Co. Among the attractions at the Dole Plantation in Wahiawa: a pineapple maze. Only one precinct voted against statehood for Hawaii: the all-Hawaiian enclave of Niihau, where the natives almost a century before had also protested the sale of their island to the Sinclair family. (San Francisco Chronicle)
March for slain teen slated Monday Aug 30, 2009
The suspect was contacted Thursday and turned himself in at the Wahiawa police station. He was booked on suspicion of first-degree assault, use of a deadly weapon and third-degree criminal property damage. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Attempted-killing charges dropped Aug 30, 2009
The city prosecutor dropped attempted-murder charges yesterday against three men accused of beating a 20-year-old man with bats and a metal pipe in a street brawl in Wahiawa in June 2008 ... The city prosecutor dropped attempted-murder charges yesterday against three men accused of beating a 20-year-old man with bats and a metal pipe in a street brawl in Wahiawa in June 2008. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
4 car crashes leave 2 dead at scene Aug 24, 2009
Police are also investigating another serious crash Friday involved a 33-year-old Ewa man who drove an allegedly stolen Dodge Ram pickup truck that crashed head-on into an industrial dump truck at 8:30 a.m. near the Helemano Military Reservation in Wahiawa ... Police are also investigating another serious crash Friday involved a 33-year-old Ewa man who drove an allegedly stolen Dodge Ram pickup truck that crashed head-on into an industrial dump truck at 8:30 a.m. near the Helemano Military... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii Marine Corps building getting major renovation Aug 20, 2009
The work to be done by Pioneer Contracting Co. Ltd. of Wahiawa includes a new roof, new windows and energy-saving light fixtures to replace older light fixtures throughout the building constructed in 1941. The Navy says the project will be executed in such a way as to minimize any changes or alterations to the historic design. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wahiawa firm gets $7.3M military contract Aug 20, 2009
Wahiawa firm gets $7 ... Wahiawa firm gets $7 ... A Wahiawa company will renovate the Five Palms bachelor officers quarters at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hawaii QB picking up interest Aug 19, 2009
As the Wahiawa (Hawaii) Leilehua star kicks off his senior season, he is starting to hear from other schools. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Colorado Sports -- Rivals.com)
Fund seeks parcels on Oahu to protect Aug 18, 2009
The purchase of 512 acres of former pineapple fields in Wahiawa surrounding the sacred native Hawaiian birthing stones at Kukaniloko. Acquisition of 3,579 acres on the eastern slope of the Wai'anae Range from Makakilo to Kunia known as the Honouliuli Preserve; and. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii layoff plan might affect food imports, exports Aug 16, 2009
The list of 1,194 state jobs proposed for elimination by Lingle was released by House Finance Chairman Marcus Oshiro, D-39th (Wahiawa) yesterday. Lingle proposed the layoffs, effective Nov. 13, to help balance the state budget. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stimulus funds boost rail transit engineering Aug 15, 2009
3 million for the Wahiawa Transit Center; $3 ... 3 million for the Wahiawa Transit Center; $3. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii may raid its hurricane relief fund to plug state's deficit Aug 5, 2009
Robert Bunda, D-22nd (North Shore, Wahiawa), who was Senate president at the time, to only agree to skim interest from the fund. Lingle, in her first State of the State speech in 2003, vowed that she would "not raid this (hurricane) fund under any circumstances.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Land conservation plans given $3.1M Aug 2, 2009
City fund aids projects on N. Shore, Wai'anae Range, in Wahiawa and Kunia ... The purchase of 512 acres of former pineapple fields in Wahiawa surrounding the sacred native Hawaiian birthing stones at Kukaniloko ... The Wahiawa property was going to be bought by Crestview Farms LLC as part of a 1,700-acre purchase from the Galbraith Estate. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii firms get part of $935M contracts Aug 1, 2009
Pioneer Contract of Wahiawa was awarded $7. 3 million for repairs to Building 503 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Sixteen Oahu 7-Eleven stations switch to Mid Pac Jul 22, 2009
But the company lost prime spots on major roadways that go through Waimanalo, Kaaawa, Wahiawa and Makaha, as well as some busy stations in Kaimuki and next to Puck s Alley on South King Street. Larry Adams, Aloha Petroleum s director of sales and marketing, took the loss in stride. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Family-friendly fun Jul 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009. Posted on: Friday, July 17, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii climate task force, new spending on health care vetoed Jul 12, 2009
Marcus Oshiro, D-39th (Wahiawa), the chairman of the House Finance Committee, said of giving up federal money. Climate change. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Few Hawaii drivers get tickets after first day of cell phone ban Jul 12, 2009
Three in the Wahiawa /North Shore area. Two in the Downtown area. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Single-car crash kills man in Wahiawa Jul 11, 2009
A man believed to be in his 60s died this morning after his car hit a utility pole in Wahiawa. Bryan Cheplic, city department emergency services spokesman, said paramedics were called at 9:46 a.m. following a single-vehicle crash at California and Nanea avenues in Wahiawa ... A man believed to be in his 60s died this morning after his car hit a utility pole in Wahiawa. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
4 Hawaii boxers win silver medals Jul 11, 2009
Ethan Golovach of Honolulu was second in the 7-8 age division while Luke Chang of Honolulu (9-10) and Christian Manzo of Wahiawa (13-14) both placed third. All advanced to the San Diego competition by winning the sectional competition. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hiroshima, Honolulu to commemorate 50 years of sister-city relationship Jul 8, 2009
The event is sponsored by The East-West Center, City and County of Honolulu, Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Japan America Society of Hawaii, Hiroshima Hawaii Sister State Committee, Honolulu Hiroshima Kenjin Kai, Wahiawa Waialua Hiroshima Kenjin Kai, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, United Japanese Society of Hawaii, University of Hawai'i Center for Japanese Studies, Pacific and Asian Affairs Council, and the Friends of the East-West Center. Other events this week organized by the... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sleepers » Jul 7, 2009
(Wahiawa, Hawaii/Leilehua) and (Vasquez, Calif. should both have multiple offers to this point from non-BCS schools for sure and possibly lower-end BCS conference schools. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
7 Hawaii 'tea parties' take aim at spending, increasing tax burden Jul 5, 2009
Wahiawa residents and computer technicians Josh Beigel, 22, and Andrew Ulett, 25, heard about the tea party rallies in the news and looked up the one at the Capitol online. They came to observe, they said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
See it now! Wienermobile on its Aloha Tour Jun 29, 2009
18 July 2-6 pm Tamura Wahiawa. 19 July 9 am-1 pm Safeway Hawaii Kai. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bon dancing? Fun with good eats Jun 27, 2009
Today-Saturday:: Wahiawa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 7:30 p.m., 622-4320 ... July 24-25: Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission, 7:30 p.m., 622-1429. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Michael's faithful jam into stadium Jun 26, 2009
George Hanzawa of Wahiawa and six other families set up their red-and-white checked picnic table in their usual spot in the parking lot soon after the stadium gates opened at 4:30 p.m. and started grilling. "Today is kind of a like a mini-spread because of the weather," Hanzawa said, motioning to the food. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Elections Office weighs closing dozens of precincts Jun 22, 2009
39-02 Wahiawa Elementary School to 39-03 Leilehua High School. 39-06 Kaala Elementary School to 39-04 Wahiawa Middle School ... 39-02 Wahiawa Elementary School to 39-03 Leilehua High School. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii furloughs will close some state offices on Fridays Jun 20, 2009
Marcus Oshiro, D-39th (Wahiawa), the chairman of the House Finance Committee, described Lingle's estimate of 2,500 layoffs as a "more honest assessment.". "It scares the bejesus out of you when you're hearing something like 10,000 people being laid off. That's frightening for anyone," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii swine flu count now 115 Jun 5, 2009
Cases in O'ahu public schools have covered most of the island, including schools in Niu Valley, Palolo, Waiau, Kapolei, Nanakuli, Mililani and Wahiawa. Yesterday's Health Department report was the first weekly report, a change from the daily reports it had been issuing. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Summer of bon dancing set to kick off Jun 1, 2009
June 26-27: Wahiawa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 7:30 p.m., 622-4320 ... July 24-25: Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission, 7:30 p.m., 622-1429. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Soldier lost in crash (40) May 31, 2009
Millward, a chief warrant officer 2nd class in the U.S. Army, was with another man aboard the helicopter during a maintenance test flight when the crash occurred at a Wahiawa, Hawaii airfield. According to the Web site for Wilks Funeral Home in Chubbuck, no service is yet scheduled. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
A Look Back At 2009 May 30, 2009
The Wahiawa, Hawaii native led the Big Ten in stolen bases, hit by pitch, triples (4) and defensive assists (116). Horiuchi ranked among the Purdue single-season top five in three other categories: third in on-base percentage. (Purduesports.com)
Health calendar May 29, 2009
ELDER CARE DISCUSSIONS offered by ORI Anuenue Hale, a nonprofit organization offering support services to kupuna, caregivers and families; ORI Wellness Center, Halemano Plantation (next to Dole Plantation, near Wahiawa); free; registration requested: 622-3929. "Lunch Talks with the Doctor: How to Take Better Care of Yourself," 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today (attendees may buy/bring lunch): Mental health/behavior challenges/depression. (Honolulu Advertiser)
2 killed in Army helicopter crash in Hawaii May 29, 2009
WAHIAWA, Hawaii - A military helicopter crashed at Wheeler Army Airfield during a test flight Wednesday, killing both soldiers aboard, the U.S. Army said. The two-seat OH-58D Kiowa Warrior went down Wednesday afternoon. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Copter crash kills 2 pilots May 29, 2009
Deadly Helicopter Crash In Wahiawa Kills Two Soldiers ... Deadly Helicopter Crash In Wahiawa Kills Two Soldiers. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Army helicopter crash at Hawaii base kills 2 May 29, 2009
WAHIAWA Two Army pilots whose unit is preparing for deployment to Iraq died yesterday after their helicopter crashed during a training flight at Wheeler Army Airfield, officials said. One soldier was pronounced dead at the scene, and the second died at Wahiawa General Hospital. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Turnout low for Internet vote May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009. We've got everything in our. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Swine flu spreads to the Big Island May 28, 2009
The first H1N1 influenza cases were reported by the Department of Education at Aikahi Elementary in Kailua, Iliahi Elementary in Wahiawa, Kapolei Middle School and Nanakuli High and Intermediate ... The first H1N1 influenza cases were reported by the Department of Education at Aikahi Elementary in Kailua, Iliahi Elementary in Wahiawa, Kapolei Middle School and Nanakuli High and Intermediate. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Motorcyclist in fatal crash is identified May 19, 2009
The motorcyclist who died in a crash in Kaaawa yesterday was identified as 49-year-old Mark Lamm of Wahiawa, the Honolulu Medical Examiner s office said today ... The motorcyclist who died in a crash in Kaaawa yesterday was identified as 49-year-old Mark Lamm of Wahiawa, the Honolulu Medical Examiner s office said today. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii lawmakers raid phone fund of $16M May 19, 2009
Marcus Oshiro, D-39th (Wahiawa), chairman of the House Finance Committee, said the money that's transferred will still serve a public purpose. "It goes to the benefit of the general public so the money is not lost or squandered somewhere," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Study ranks Bank of Hawaii No. 1 May 17, 2009
Wahiawa Hospital nurses OK pact. Unionized nurses at Wahiawa Hospital have ratified a three-year contract that includes a 12 percent pay hike over the life of the agreement. (Honolulu Advertiser)
