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A Tamura’s Tradition - December 29, 2010The Tamura ohana has been in the grocery business on Oahu since the 1920s. Here, Herbert Tamura and son Glenn, who steered the company into wine and fine foods, prepare to celebrate the arrival of 201... Read Story >>
Anastasia Arrives - December 22, 2010
Between her surfing, modeling and acting, North Shore native Anastasia Ashley recently topped Yahoo’s ‘What’s Trending Now’ ahead of a Kardashian ... Read Story >>
Kathy Ireland From Model to Mogul - December 15, 2010
The former supermodel owns two homes in Honolulu, and is using one to benefit Toys For Tots ... Read Story >>
Women Who make us say Wow! - December 08, 2010
Debbie Berger, Nancy Pace and Pam Omidyar are being honored for their truly amazing accomplishments ... Read Story >>
IN THE LINE OF DUTY - December 01, 2010
A dinner Dec. 11 will raise funds to build Hawaii’s first memorial to law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty ... Read Story >>
The Easy Way to Help - November 24, 2010
Kraft’s Check-Out Hunger program makes it possible for shoppers to contribute to the Hawaii Foodbank at the checkout counter, helping to feed hungry folks during the holidays. ... Read Story >>
CALLED TO DUTY - November 17, 2010
Work is a big game for Kaimuki High grad Jeremy Dunn, the ‘motion capture’ actor for the video game ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops.’ Here he gives MidWeek an exclusive look at... Read Story >>
View From The Top - November 10, 2010
It’s good to be No.1 Bank of Hawaii CEO Peter Ho knows after Bankoh was named the best bank in the U.S. It’s a big job, overseeing $12.72 billion in assets and 2,400 employees ... Read Story >>
dancing with the carrs - November 03, 2010
A former Maui farm boy, Stanford Carr - here with wife Kathy - is today one of Hawaii’s biggest developers. But it’s for his charitable work that he’s being honored by the March of D... Read Story >>
JAZZMAN - October 27, 2010
Michael Paulo, of Honolulu’s famous musical family, is one of the world’s top saxophonists, and next month he’s bringing an all-star group of musicians to town for the inaugural Paci... Read Story >>
‘Yeah, I’m theatrical and I’m proud of it’ - October 20, 2010
Honolulu, prepare for a glitter tsunami. Adam Lambert, whose performances have been described as brilliant madness, is sweeping into the Aloha State with his Glam Nation Tour. ... Read Story >>
HIFF Hooray! - October 13, 2010
The first Hawaii Film Festival offered seven films at the old Varsity Theater. The 30th features 214 films from 40 countries, says director Chuck Boller ... Read Story >>
An Eye for Design - October 06, 2010
As Mililani’s Jay Nicolas Sario did last year, young Island designers Ivy Higa of Kona and Andy South of Waianae have gained international fans on Project Runwayunder the watchful eye of co-host... Read Story >>
Never Grow Old - September 29, 2010
(from left) Michael Town, Jackie Young, Wally Amos and Patti Lyons are among the recipients of this year’s Forever Young awards, which go to folks over age 65 who continues to be active contribu... Read Story >>
Out of the Shadows - September 22, 2010
In an exclusive interview with ‘MidWeek’, Joanne Takasato reveals the dark and dangerous facts of life on the streets as an HPD undercover police officer ... Read Story >>
ROCK SOLID - September 15, 2010
There’s more o Tyson Alualu than the $28 million contract he signed as he Jacksonville Jaguars’ first-round draft pick. A proud product of the infamous Kuhio Park Terrace projects, he̵... Read Story >>
Sign Us A Song - September 08, 2010
Melveen Leed performs at Hawaii Theatre Saturday in a benefit for the Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind, of which a few students are pictured here. Also appearing, Miss Hawaii Outstanding Teen ... Read Story >>
SHOP AND SCORE! - September 01, 2010
Thanks to Times, Kraft and Adidas, school athletic programs get a boost in these tough economic times. In recent years it seems we have watched some of our biggest sports stars fall from grace, and wi... Read Story >>
Monument to Compassion - August 25, 2010
That’s exactly what the Shiners Hospital for Children is, and the monument is growing with an $80 million, 40-bed addition. Among the more than 23,000 kids who have been served by Shriners are K... Read Story >>
Saluting 100 Years Of Scouting - August 18, 2010
Friends since their school days, lifelong Boy Scout John Henry Felix asked Dr. Lawrence Tseu to become an honorary Scout. Too poor to join as a boy, Tseu responded by giving Hawaii Scouting $1 million... Read Story >>
Tradition! - August 11, 2010
With the ladies who do the baking for the annual Greek Festival getting older, the 30th at McCoy Pavilion Aug. 28-29 could be the last
... Read Story >>
The Queen of Fabulosity - August 04, 2010
Glamorous Kimora Lee Simmons brings her signature ‘fabulosity’ to Oahu this month to showcase her latest Phat Fashions and introduce her new affordable line, Kouture by Kimora, available e... Read Story >>
The Wonders of Kualoa - July 28, 2010
One of the largest working cattle ranches on Oahu doubles as a fantastic natural movie set as well as an activities destination that offers adventure on land and on the water. In fact, Kualoa Ranch, w... Read Story >>
Old Dad New Dad - July 21, 2010
In his 60s, and with his first family grown up, former Alexander & Baldwin CEO Allen Doane is starting over - and loving every minute. In the classic Russian novel Strange Life of Ivan Osokin, the... Read Story >>
Dynasty - July 14, 2010
What else do you call Punahou’s national record-breaking run of 20 consecutive state tennis titles, 17 under coach Rusty Komori? And he coaches with just two team rules: listening and lateness <... Read Story >>
Lady and the Flag - July 07, 2010
When Carole Hickerson’s husband was missing in action during the Vietnam War, she started a movement of families frustrated by a lack of information on their missing loved ones. ... Read Story >>
The PahinuiWay - June 30, 2010
Cyril Pahinui, son of the legendary Gabby Pahinui, carries on a family tradition, playing Hawaiian music all over the world. Now he’s planning the big Gabby Waimanalo Kanikapila to raise funds t... Read Story >>
OLD FRIENDS - June 23, 2010
In ‘The Boys of Autumn,’ Pat Sajak and Joe Moore tell a tale much like the one they share. I want to set the record straight. I was never the weeping ninny Mark Twain made me out to be in ... Read Story >>
Hawaii Schools’ Best Friend - June 16, 2010
With the state unwilling or unable to give public schools the most basic supplies and equipment, Kathie Wells and Community Helping Schools step in and give teachers what they need ... Read Story >>
Chin Ho Five-O - June 09, 2010
LOST no more, Daniel Dae Kim resurfaces in the new Hawaii Five-0 as the iconic character Chin Ho Kelly, played in the original by Kam Fong Chun. This time, Chin Ho rides a motorcycle ... Read Story >>
Like Father Like Son - June 02, 2010
Mark Dacascos has become a Hollywood star in part because of the martial art his father Al created ... Read Story >>
Not Your Basic Bivouac - May 26, 2010
Hale Koa Hotel celebrates 35 years of serving those who serve our country, in style and luxury. Over the years, nearly 3 million military members and their families have come to Hale Koa for rest and ... Read Story >>
Hawaiian Chief - May 19, 2010
New HPD Chief Louis Kealoha brings traditional native Hawaiian values to running one of the largest police departments in the U.S. It’s just one reason he’s so well respected by the rank a... Read Story >>
Becoming Kaiulani - May 12, 2010
Q’orianka Kilcher, who portrays Princess Kaiulani in a film releasing this Friday, shares her views on the movie and wardrobe ... Read Story >>
Cool Suits, Summer Sizzle - May 05, 2010
Welcome to MidWeek’s 11th annual swimwear issue, again photographed by Russell Tanoue. Cover girl Nalani Itomura of Premier Models is ready to make a splash at the newly renovated Sheraton Waiki... Read Story >>
The Two Lives of Renee - April 28, 2010
At home on the North Shore, Renee Nobriga is a down-to-earth young woman who rarely wears makeup. But she has another, more glamorous side as a fashion model and Miss Hawaii USA. ... Read Story >>
Going Blue - April 21, 2010
The man who made the video game Tetris an international hit turns his talents to saving the planet ... Read Story >>
Starring Bruno Mars - April 14, 2010
He first appeared on the MidWeek cover in 1990 when he sang in Waikiki as Little Elvis, but now Bruno Mars is one of America’s hottest singers and performing his own songs, including the current... Read Story >>
Revving up things at KITV - April 07, 2010
Lara Yamada is not your typical news anchor. Not because she rides a motorcycle and does taekwan do, but because she’s an investigative reporter ... Read Story >>
Keeping the Cameras Rolling - March 31, 2010
With the severe downsizing of the state film office, Georja Skinner, herself a filmmaker, is in charge of efforts to keep new TV and movie projects coming to the Islands ... Read Story >>
Lyons & the Lambs - March 24, 2010
Recently named a Living Treasure of Hawaii, Patti Lyons, pictured here with JP Bennett and (from left) Alyssa Desamito with Bri-Ela Nakagawa, Bransen Farias and MJ Marsolo, has spent her career fighti... Read Story >>
Animation Sensation - March 17, 2010
Introducing - for those of you who don’t have young kids or grandkids - Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, stars of Veggie Tales. ... Read Story >>
The Pacman Cometh - March 10, 2010
Just eight days after his latest world title defense, Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines visits Hawaii for the first time to perform with his band in a concert celebration March 21 at the Waikiki Shell... Read Story >>
Lights, Camera…Water! - March 03, 2010
Brian Keaulana, son of Buffalo and a former city lifeguard, is the coordinator of water stunts for just about every Hollywood film and TV show shot in Hawaii ... Read Story >>
Getting Hyper - February 24, 2010
Jason Ulep (left) of Waipahu’s Hypersquad dance studio, is proud of brother Josh, whose team is competing on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew. ... Read Story >>
The Future’s So Bright… - February 17, 2010
When he started trying to sell the idea of renewable energy at 19, people called him nuts. Today at 35, Darren Kimura heads three companies that do billion-dollar business in solar energy with clients... Read Story >>
Well Done, Sir! - February 10, 2010
It’s a sunny morning in Manoa, and we’re at the University of Hawaii Law School to interview a legend. ... Read Story >>
Take A Deep Breath And ... Sing! - January 27, 2010
Back home after a long career with Disney Entertainment, Marian Morrison directs The Breathe Concert on Saturday at Hawaii Theatre ... Read Story >>
Why We Dig Raeceen - January 20, 2010
Raeceen Woolford, who did a lot of digging of volleyballs as a UH Wahine libero, today wears the crown of Miss Hawaii. ... Read Story >>
a conversation with the cos - January 13, 2010
He’s known as ‘America’s favorite father,’ and in recent years as a sharp social commentator, but Bill Cosby’s only goal for his two Friday shows is to make you ‘la... Read Story >>
They Call Him Master - January 06, 2010
Grand Master Hong uses a variety of disciplines as a healer, including with a long list of celebrity clients. The part-time Windward Oahu resident offers a free workshop Jan. 9 ... Read Story >>
