Hearing to study furlough options Oct 31, 2009
"If we don't act we will become the lowest in the nation in terms of instructional days," said Espero, D-20th (Ewa Beach, Waipahu). "That is not a label I want. All of us must say that this loss of instructional days is unacceptable.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Former journalist Moyers to recall addiction at benefit Oct 31, 2009
An outpatient clinic in Waipahu ... An outpatient clinic in Waipahu. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Options sought for furloughs Oct 29, 2009
Will Espero, D-20th (Ewa Beach, Waipahu), will hold public meetings as soon as Friday. The committee is expected to make recommendations to the full Senate, including whether lawmakers should return in special session and tap the Hurricane Relief Fund, the rainy- day fund or raise taxes to bring back classroom instruction time. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Council OKs rail resolutions Oct 29, 2009
The first phase of service between Kapolei and Waipahu would begin in December 2012, and the full service to Ala Moana Center in March 2019. Council members Ann Kobayashi , Romy Cachola and Donovan Dela Cruz asked the city to delay the agreement for a month in an effort to allay concerns expressed by OHA and others. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Libero Lau gives Linfield a lift Oct 29, 2009
Kevin Acacio (Waipahu '07) of Illinois Tech finished 13th at Saturday's Fighting Bee Invite with an 8K time of 29:01 as Illinois Tech won the men's team title with 21 points. Bailey Massenburg (King Kekaulike '09 of Kula) of Point Loma Nazarene (Calif. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Witness details hours before friend's slaying Oct 28, 2009
A prosecution witness testified that hours before 24-year-old Jermaine Duckworth was found dead at the bottom of a cliff with a gunshot wound to the back of his head, he was in a home in Waipahu, bound with duct tape and being questioned about whether he had talked with police ... He said he smoked methamphetamine at the Waipahu home ... A prosecution witness testified that hours before 24-year-old Jermaine Duckworth was found dead at the bottom of a cliff with a gunshot wound to the back of his... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Honolulu rail faces key vote Oct 28, 2009
The first phase of service between Kapolei and Waipahu would begin in December 2012, and the full service to Ala Moana Center in March 2019. So far, the Oahu burial council has expressed the most vocal objection to the agreement. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Community calendar Oct 27, 2009
WAIPAHU NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEETING, 7 p.m. at Waipahu Filcom Center. SATURDAY. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Students still Hawaii teachers' top concern amid budget crunch Oct 26, 2009
Some students may not recognize the nonacademic talents that they have unless it happens on their own outside," she said.Losing one day a week can only make the challenge of raising test scores more difficult, she said.Compounding teachers' frustrations is the perception in some circles that the teachers themselves are to blame for negotiating for furloughs instead of a straight pay cut or furloughs that would have overlapped with holidays."It always seems like we're the ones who are blamed... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii officials say focus should be on budget deficit Oct 26, 2009
"Some lawmakers are also trying to force an internal debate among majority Democrats over a special session. State Sen. Will Espero, D-20th (Ewa Beach, Waipahu), has collected signatures from 13 senators who support a special session to consider using the Hurricane Relief Fund to restore classroom instruction time. A similar petition is circulating in the House.State Senate Majority Leader Gary Hooser, D-7th (Kauai, Niihau), who is running for lieutenant governor next year, said the loss of... (Honolulu Advertiser)
'They're going to end up learning nothing' Oct 25, 2009
Enrollment for Furlough Friday programs at YMCA's Leeward Branch in Waipahu doubled over 24 hours as parents made last-minute arrangements. Between Thursday night and yesterday, enrollment at YMCA's Leeward branch at the old Waipahu Sugar Mill increased to 88 children from 44 ... Parent Melba Badua made two trips yesterday morning, first at the YMCA to drop off her 7-year-old daughter, Reni James, and second to her mother's house in Waipahu to drop off her other daughter, Rozzelle Badua, 6. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii furlough spins off protests, replacement classes for some kids Oct 25, 2009
Will Espero, D-20th (Ewa Beach, Waipahu), has collected 13 signatures from senators who want to return in special session to consider using the hurricane relief fund to restore classroom instruction ... Like other students at Ala Moana yesterday, Donovan Miguel, a 15-year-old sophomore at Waipahu High School, said the furlough days just mean more school work from his teachers, who are trying to cram five days of instruction into only four days of school. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Agreement on reducing rail's impact not ready Oct 24, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009. Posted on: Friday, October 23, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Lingle wants DOE part of her Cabinet Oct 24, 2009
Will Espero, D-20th (`Ewa Beach, Waipahu), has collected 13 signatures from senators who want to return in special session to consider using the hurricane relief fund to restore classroom instruction. "What you have now is a system where no one can be held accountable completely because of the way it's structured," Lingle told reporters today as parents and their children gathered at the state Capitol for a rally to protest teacher furloughs. (Honolulu Advertiser)
YMCA sees last-minute surge on 'furlough Friday' Oct 24, 2009
The number of children enrolled at YMCA's Leeward branch in Waipahu almost doubled today as more parents signed up for the "furlough Friday" program at the last minute ... The number of children enrolled at YMCA's Leeward branch in Waipahu almost doubled today as more parents signed up for the "furlough Friday" program at the last minute. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Coaches' ono grinds boost 'SOS' drive Oct 23, 2009
Waipahu football coach Sean Saturnio and baseball coach Milt Takenaka handed out plates of Tanioka's spicy ahi on rice ... Oneula Campbell, Kapolei and Waipahu. (Honolulu Advertiser)
City awards $483 million contract for first phase of rail project Oct 22, 2009
The train stations along the route will be constructed under separate contracts, as will the train storage and maintenance facility in Waipahu, and the manufacturing and shipment of the core systems that includes the train vehicles, according to the city ... The train stations along the route will be constructed under separate contracts, as will the train storage and maintenance facility in Waipahu, and the manufacturing and shipment of the core systems that includes the train vehicles,... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Waipahu barricade incident ends peacefully Oct 20, 2009
A 53-year-old man who barricaded himself within a towing company in Waipahu last night was taken into custody early this morning ... Nearby residents were evacuated to the Waipahu Recreation Center and were allowed to return to their homes after 3 a.m. ... A 53-year-old man who barricaded himself within a towing company in Waipahu last night was taken into custody early this morning. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Services to fill those days off Oct 19, 2009
Contact: 676-5444, McKenna Marich Cost: $35 a day Location: 94-810 Moloalo St., Waipahu ... Contact: 676-5444, McKenna Marich Cost: $35 a day Location: 94-810 Moloalo St., Waipahu. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ceded lands legal issues discussed Oct 19, 2009
Teens For Christ Hawaii the youth group of the Filipino United Church of Christ in Waipahu adopted August Ahrens Elementary School for Adopt A School Day on Oct. 11. Forty-one teens and adults painted sidewalks and planted trees around the school. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Frights and delights Oct 17, 2009
Haunted Plantation, with a "year of the obake" theme and two houses open for the first time, starts tonight; 7-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and Oct. 25 through Halloween, Hawaii Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St., Waipahu; $8, fast-pass line tickets $13; 677-0110. No children under age 13. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obituaries for Wednesday, October 14, 2009 (1013) Oct 15, 2009
and Timothy Morris of Waipahu, O ahu; daughters Phyllis Meighen of Hanapepe and Lisa Bailo of La Crescenta, Calif. hanai daughter Christie (Carlo) Salvador of Ele ele; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one hanai great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Killer to serve at at least 15 years Oct 15, 2009
A Waipahu man who killed his father and severely injured his mother during a hatchet attack in 2005 was sentenced yesterday to life in prison with the possibility of parole ... Under the terms of an agreement, Kawakami, 46, pleaded guilty in July to second-degree murder and attempted murder for attacking his parents at their Niuli'i Street home in Waipahu on Nov. 19, 2005. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii growers benefit from farm-to-table concept Oct 13, 2009
Sheraton General Manager Kelly Sanders got the idea for Kai Market after a visit to Hawaii s Plantation Village in Waipahu. Trips to the Bishop Museum and Maui sugar cane fields followed. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Vandals target new playground Oct 13, 2009
Even before the construction of Waipahu Elementary School's new playground got off the ground last month, vandals broke into the construction site, took glueing supplies, tiles and toilet paper ... "To have this happen on the first day before even starting was just very disheartening," said Paul Taga, Waipahu Elementary principal ... After the Waipahu problem the contractor hired a guard to watch over the site, Baron said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii rail transit faces tight schedule Oct 12, 2009
The next few months are key in determining whether the project stays on schedule to launch the first phase of service between West Loch and Waipahu in late 2013, and the full service between East Kapolei and Ala Moana Center in 2018. Delays costly. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Donations roll in for storm-ravaged Philippine Islands Oct 6, 2009
Ramos-Razon was one of the many donors who dropped by the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu yesterday to give what they could to help flood victims in the Philippines ... Make checks payable to the Filipino Community Center and mail them to 94-428 Mokuola St., Suite 302, Waipahu, HI 96797 ... Ramos-Razon was one of the many donors who dropped by the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu yesterday to give what they could to help flood victims in the Philippines. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Legislators in uniform Oct 5, 2009
Rida Cabanilla, D-42nd (Waipahu, Honouliuli, 'Ewa), the only woman legislator currently serving in the military, declined to apply for a command position after she was appointed chairwoman of the Housing Committee following last year's election. "While I'm not being called to deploy, I bring the Legislature to the forefront," said Cabanilla, a 56-year-old lieutenant colonel and critical care nurse in the Army Reserves. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Disasters add to charity need Oct 5, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009. Posted on: Sunday, October 4, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Celebrating the splendor of china Oct 5, 2009
Jayson Adams-Stowe, 3, of Waipahu protected his ears as the Chinese Physical Culture Association performed a lion dance at the 61st Narcissus Festival's Splendor of China festival at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. JEFF WIDENER | The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
THE SOUND OF FRIENDSHIP Oct 4, 2009
Jayson Adams-Stowe, 3, from Waipahu had to cover his ears while the Chinese Physical Culture Association performed a dragon dance at the 61st Narcissus Festival's Splendor of China show at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. The show commemorates the 30th anniversary of U.S.-China diplomatic relations. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Good neighbors reach out in times of crisis Oct 3, 2009
Checks, made payable to the center with the note "for Philippine flood victims," can be mailed to the center, Suite 302, 94-428 Mokuola St., Waipahu, HI 96797; or dropped off at any Central Pacific Bank branch. No in-kind donations. (Honolulu Advertiser)
A Waipahu center becomes a crowded gathering place to share news and pray together Oct 3, 2009
Isle Samoans filled a Waipahu service hall yesterday in support of victims of the tsunami in American Samoa and Samoa, with several still trying to find out about the well-being of family members ... Isle Samoans filled a Waipahu service hall yesterday in support of victims of the tsunami in American Samoa and Samoa, with several still trying to find out about the well-being of family members ... CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Lilia Vai bowed her head last night during a service... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Filipinos in Hawaii sending money to flood-stricken relatives Oct 3, 2009
WAIPAHU When Waipahu resident Ariel Daguio learned that his sister's house was among those flooded when Tropical Storm Ketsana hit Metro Manila over the weekend, there was no need to think about it. Like many other Hawai'i residents with family in the Philippines, Daguio made his way to the LBC Mabuhay Hawaii location in Waipahu to wire $100 back home ... Cesar Evangelista and his wife, Theresa, also were at the Waipahu LBC yesterday to transmit funds to their families in Manila. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii rallies to aid disaster victims in Samoa, Philippines Oct 2, 2009
The Filipino Community Center in Waipahu began collecting donations on Monday, and the fund was up to $1,200 on Tuesday with "a lot of envelopes" streaming into the office yesterday, said Toy Arre, FilCom Center president ... Filipino disaster relief: Mail checks to the Filipino Community Center, Suite 302, 94-428 Mokuola St., Waipahu, HI 96797. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Samoans in Hawaii together in their grief Oct 2, 2009
Lighthouse Outreach Center, 94-230 Leokane St., Waipahu; 680-0823. Benefit concert for tsunami relief. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Isle workers, supplies aid tsunami victims Oct 2, 2009
The service starts at 7 p.m. at the Lighthouse Outreach Center in Waipahu, 94-230 Leokane St. Parking is available at the center ... The service starts at 7 p.m. at the Lighthouse Outreach Center in Waipahu, 94-230 Leokane St. Parking is available at the center. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
How to donate to disaster relief Oct 2, 2009
Filipino Community Center: Send donations to FilCom Center, Suite 302, 94-428 Mokuola St., Waipahu 96797 ... 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 ... Filipino Community Center: Send donations to FilCom Center, Suite 302, 94-428 Mokuola... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pacific soccer gets big kicks from Hawaii pair Oct 1, 2009
Kevin Acacio (Waipahu '07) of Illinois Tech finished 23rd in the men's 8-kilometer run at Saturday's Forester Invitational in 27:42, helping the Scarlet Hawks win the team title at Vernon Hills, Ill. Julie Besenbruch (Maryknoll '09 of Mililani) of Carleton (Minn. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Samoan community asks for prayers, donations Oct 1, 2009
Organizers said they will hold an evening of prayer tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Waipahu Lighthouse Outreach Center, 94-230 Leokane St.. The announcement came this morning after a number of church leaders and citizens met at Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann's office to discuss Samoan relief and prayer efforts. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii's Samoan Community Grieves Oct 1, 2009
Pastors Schedule Prayer Service In Waipahu ... It will be held at Waipahu Lighthouse Center is expected to draw pastors and reverends from more than 100 Samoan churches in Hawaii ... The event will be held at the Waipahu Lighthouse Outreach Center at 94-230 Leokane St. at 7 p.m. The facility holds about 400 people. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hawaii Sen. Sakamoto to run for lieutenant governor Sep 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009. Breaking News/Updates. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Castle, Kailua seek 'Hammer' Sep 30, 2009
Waipahu and Campbell play for the Cane Knife (because their communities were surrounded by sugar cane fields). Kalani and Kaimuki still play for the Calabash Bowl, although the teams haven't played in a while since they are in different classifications. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Isle Filipinos fear for loved ones in Manila Sep 30, 2009
The center is accepting checks for the victims made out to the FilCom Center, Suite 302, 94-428 Mokuola St., Waipahu 96797 ... The center is accepting checks for the victims made out to the FilCom Center, Suite 302, 94-428 Mokuola St., Waipahu 96797. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Donations aid storm victims Sep 30, 2009
The Filipino Community Center in Waipahu announced early yesterday morning on KNDI radio that it would accept donations, said Geminiano "Toy" Arre Jr., president of the center ... People may send checks to the Filipino Community Center, 94-428 Mokuola St., Suite 302, Waipahu, HI 96797. (Honolulu Advertiser)
3 no longer facing charges in beating Sep 25, 2009
Three of the seven people arrested on suspicion of beating a man into a coma in Waipahu over the weekend over a cigarette are no longer facing attempted murder charges ... Three of the seven people arrested on suspicion of beating a man into a coma in Waipahu over the weekend over a cigarette are no longer facing attempted murder charges. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Man in coma after beating Sep 23, 2009
Three men and three women have been charged in a Waipahu incident ... A 25-year-old Waipahu man remained in a coma yesterday after reportedly being kicked; beaten with beer bottles, fists and a bat; then struck by a Jeep Cherokee on a Waipahu street Saturday night ... Waipahu Beating Creates Anxiety For One Family. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Peruse, discuss Island literature Sep 23, 2009
Savers, at 1505 Dillingham Blvd. in Honolulu and on Farrington Highway in Waipahu, is a bargain-hunter's mecca. There is no shame we repeat, no shame in shopping secondhand. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Seven people arrested for attempted murder after a fight in Waipahu Sep 20, 2009
Seven people , including four women and a juvenile, were arrested early this mornig after a fight that critically injured a 25-year-old man in Waipahu ... The adults, all of Waipahu, were booked on suspicion of attempted second-degree murder ... Seven people , including four women and a juvenile, were arrested early this mornig after a fight that critically injured a 25-year-old man in Waipahu. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Waipahu water main break floods houses Sep 15, 2009
A water main break tonight caused flooding in two houses, and minor water intrusion in others in Waipahu, said fire Capt. Terry Seelig ... A water main break tonight caused flooding in two houses, and minor water intrusion in others in Waipahu, said fire Capt. Terry Seelig. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Police and Fire Sep 15, 2009
Man allegedly snatches bag in Waipahu assault. Police arrested a 21-year-old man who allegedly robbed a 34-year-old man Saturday in Waipahu ... Man allegedly snatches bag in Waipahu assault. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Waiawa fires believed arson Sep 13, 2009
Yesterday, fires by Ka Uka Boulevard and the H-1/H-2 merge, a few miles away from Seaview in Waipahu, occurred at 11:55 a.m. yesterday ... Yesterday, fires by Ka Uka Boulevard and the H-1/H-2 merge, a few miles away from Seaview in Waipahu, occurred at 11:55 a.m. yesterday. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
150-acre wildfire forces closure of H-2 freeway Sep 7, 2009
Darryl Tupinio, who was caught in the traffic, said he could see the flames once he reached the H-1 Waipahu on-ramp ... Darryl Tupinio, who was caught in the traffic, said he could see the flames once he reached the H-1 Waipahu on-ramp. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Fallout from nuclear tests leads to health crisis Sep 7, 2009
AP Photo - Innocenta Sound-Kikku, left, of Kalihi, originally from the Chuuk Islands in Micronesia, gets a reassuring hug from William Swain of Waipahu and organizer of Pa Emman Kabjere, which means "don't let go of a good hand." at the Hawaii State Capital in Honolulu, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009 ... AP Photo - William Swain, center, of Waipahu, originally from the Marshall Islands and organizer of Pa Emman Kabjere, which means "don't let go of a good hand." reassures Innocenta Sound-Kikku, left, of... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Man charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his wife Sep 7, 2009
A 64-year-old Waipahu man was arrested and charged yesterday for allegedly trying to kill his wife ... A 64-year-old Waipahu man was arrested and charged yesterday for allegedly trying to kill his wife. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
A&B buys Waipi'o shopping center Sep 6, 2009
The shopping center was built almost a quarter century ago to serve the roughly 3,500 homes developed by Gentry between Mililani and Waipahu. The shopping center off Kamehameha Highway consists of a series of buildings, with Foodland being the anchor tenant. (Honolulu Advertiser)
• GSC members help lead team Alaska Sep 5, 2009
Six Glacier Swim Club athletes competed with Team Alaska in the Western Zone Championship meet in Waipahu, Hawaii, finishing seventh overall, with one state record set. GSC members help lead team Alaska 090409 SPORTS 3 JUNEAU EMPIRE Six Glacier Swim Club athletes competed with Team Alaska in the Western Zone Championship meet in Waipahu, Hawaii, finishing seventh overall, with one state record set ... Six Glacier Swim Club athletes competed with Team Alaska in the Western Zone Championship meet... (Juneau Empire)
National exposure brings in donations Sep 4, 2009
This week's list of individual donors includes a $3,000 gift from Lillian Yonamine whose late husband, Masa, was a longtime coach and athletic director at Waipahu High and son, Ken. Others listed include University of Hawai'i football assistant coach Cal Lee, women's volleyball coach Dave Shoji and women's basketball coach Dana Takahara-Dias. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii park firefighters helping out in California Sep 4, 2009
Waipahu resident Raymond Eselu, who works in the maintenance division at the USS Arizona Memorial, said this will probably be the last time he travels to fight a fire ... William Konanui of Puna and Raymond Eselu of Waipahu waited yesterday at Honolulu International Airport for their flight out to help fight the California wildfires. (Honolulu Advertiser)
DOE again seeks OK for school shake-ups Sep 1, 2009
Waipahu Intermediate. Ilima Intermediate. (Honolulu Advertiser)
NOTEBOOK:LLWS honors VP Biden, NHL's Drury Aug 31, 2009
The 2008 Little League champs from Waipahu, Hawaii, returned to South Williamsport, but this time they took in the sights from the top rows of Lamade Stadium. It was worth the 15-hour flight, said 13-year-old Caleb Duhay, the winning pitcher in the title game. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
State land use panel rejects plan for 12,000 homes on Ewa farms Aug 30, 2009
The project area lies between Waipahu and Kapolei, makai of the H-1 freeway ... Rida Cabanilla (D, Waipahu-Ewa) was one of several legislators opposing the project ... The project area lies between Waipahu and Kapolei, makai of the H-1 freeway. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hoopili proposed housing project hits snag in land-use law Aug 30, 2009
Cabanilla, D-42nd ('Ewa, Waipahu, Honouliuli) and chairwoman of the House Housing Committee, said urban development should be focused on a 00002661 reas such as Kaka'ako, McCully and Mo'ili'ili where small buildings can be redeveloped with high density. Jeff Pederson of Makakilo told commissioners he used to walk through lemon groves on the way to school where he grew up in Upland, Calif. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Viloria wins by decision to retain world title Aug 30, 2009
Brian Viloria of Waipahu won a 12-round unanimous decision over Jesus Iribe of Culiacan, Mexico to successfully defend his IBF light flyweight world championship today at the Blaisdell Arena ... Brian Viloria of Waipahu won a 12-round unanimous decision over Jesus Iribe of Culiacan, Mexico to successfully defend his IBF light flyweight world championship today at the Blaisdell Arena. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
BIA awarded $250,000 challenge grant Aug 27, 2009
75 million training center in Waipahu. The grant for the Construction Training Center of the Pacific will be awarded if the remaining $731,300 in funding needed for the project is received by April 30. (Honolulu Advertiser)
