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Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center director Chris Cramer, at left, with board members Darren Lerner and Christiane Lucas, looks over a small ditch that used to allow overflowing spring water to drain from the Kalauhaehae, aka Lucas, Fishpond, located near the 5800 block of Kalanianaole Highway. Eugene Tanner photo

Fishing for old photos

HAWAII KAI - In an effort to both preserve and restore one of the greatest fisheries in Polynesia, Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center is asking residents to submit their old photos of the Maunalua Bay fishponds, as well as donate time and/or money to one of its latest projects. More

Care home nets $100,000 grant

Palolo Chinese Home board members and staff, including Wesley Fong, Darryl Ing, Darlene Nakayama and Theresa Yip, recently received $100,000 from the state to support the ongoing construction of the home's skilled nursing and food service complex. Courtesy photo

PALOLO - Gov. Linda Lingle has released $100,000 to support the ongoing construction of Palolo Chinese Home's skilled nursing and food service complex. More

'LooChoo' speaks to generations

Keith Nakaganeku, in far back, at left, and musical director Norman Kaneshiro, in far back, at right, join a couple of musicians from Okinawa while accompanying artistic director Eric Wada, in foreground, during the performance of

KAIMUKI - This could be the last chance for community members to watch a unique presentation of traditional Okinawan music and dance that highlights the importance of cultural identity and dialogue between family members. More

Memorial board taps Carr president

Michael Carr

HAWAII KAI - Former banker Michael Carr recently took the helm at the Battleship Missouri Memorial as president and chief operating officer. More

Gurney accepts new position with Xerox

Keith Gurney

HAWAII KAI - Xerox Hawaii has appointed Hawaii Kai resident Keith Gurney to the newly created position of region services manager. More

Swinging for a 'new' weight room

While Kalani High athletic director Greg Van Cantfort, seated, is doing much of the heavy lifting regarding the refurbishment of the school's weight room, he's found ample support from such school officials and/or booster club members as, from left, Dori Baba, Alton Uehara, Gerald Teramae and Claire Mizushima. Ron Hamilton photo

WAIALAE - Since when does a good golf swing help you in the weight room? Easy. When you're supporting Kalani High School athletics at the Falcons Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament. More

Tamura gets full-time gig

HAWAII KAI - Although the season is still a few months away, the Kaiser Cougars decided they couldn't wait any longer, tapping Ivan Tamura as the new varsity basketball coach. More

Area park may get new name in soldiers' honor

Members of the Waialae-Kahala Neighborhood Board, including chairman Kelley Roberson, at left, and Scotty Anderson, recently passed a motion asking the city to rename Fort Ruger Park, aka Triangle Park, which is located at the intersection of Diamond Head Road and Kahala Avenue. Eugene Tanner photo

KAHALA — Members of the Waialae-Kahala community are hoping to keep the memories of fallen soldiers alive by having a popular neighborhood park renamed in their honor. More

Coldwell offering trips

EAST OAHU — Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties recently announced that, for a limited time, people who register for a new Home Seeker account at www.coldwellbankerpacific.com will be eligible to win a Home Seeker Getaway package. More

Britos gets promotion

Lee Britos

HAWAII KAI — McNeil Wilson Communications (MWC) recently announced the promotion of Lee Britos from account executive to senior account executive in the firm's corporate/public affairs division. More

Hawaii Kai salon gets new owner

Connie Chang, second from right, with hairstylists Noe Leong, Marie Imai, Cheryl Prell and Marie McCarthy, recently purchased Essential Beauty Salon and renamed it Hawaii Kai Salon and Day Spa. Eugene Tanner photo

HAWAII KAI — In the final days before her son's graduation from Saint Louis High School five years ago, Connie Chang thought she had everything covered regarding commencement exercises. Then, one of her clients informed her of a certain local tradition that she was unfamiliar with. More

HPD chaplain blessed with award

Pastor Andy Kikuta proudly shows off his John A. Price Award, given to a volunteer chaplain serving in a large police department. This is the second time in nearly 25 years that a chaplain with the Honolulu Police Department has received this award. "The trophy tells a story, and it just exemplifies what people in law enforcement, including chaplains, do in the sense of helping people," Kikuta said. "So it's a real testimony to those in law enforcement.". Eugene Tanner photo

HAWAII KAI — Although it is his honor to serve the local men and women in blue, Pastor Andrew Kikuta of Hawaii Kai was recently recognized for his volunteer work as a chaplain in the Honolulu Police Department (HPD). More

Hoopsters reach new heights

Jordan Yogi advances the ball. Ron Hamilton photo

WAIALAE — Kalani High's varsity basketball may have punched a ticket to the OIA playoffs for the first time in four years last season, but most people appear more impressed with head coach Nate Davis' latest "miracle." More

D.One league is a family affair

The Cocketts, Nani and Clay, and their D.One league are committed to

WAIALAE — One of the most successful father-daughter combinations in Hawaii sports history can be found these days on the hardwood floors at Kilauea Gym in Waialae. More

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