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Science Symposium Illustrates STEM Careers
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A student collects DNA at the Science Symposium for Girls

The 16th annual Science Symposium, Saturday, March 6 at Sacred Hearts Academy, involved 460 gilrls in 19 math, science, engineering and technology workshops. Two hundred twenty parents attended a cyber safety program. More »

Learning the No‛eau Way
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From right to left to right: John Yoo a student, Aaron Gorospe a tutor, Dr. Emily Nye, and a new tutor to West O'ahu Jasmine Dang

Want to be No‛eau? It is Hawaiian for wise, clever, skillful, or talented. University of Hawaii, West O‛ahu's No‛eau Center for writing, math, and academic success; offers peer tutoring for students who need help refining their writing, math, and other scholastic skills. Students More »

Local Tahitian Dance Groups Gather at the Waikiki Shell
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Dayna Higa of Manutahi Tahiti, a dancer competing in 2009 event for the Overall Soloist Award. This year, close to 200 dancers will compete for the title.

Oahu, "The Gathering Place", will host Tahitian dance groups from around the world for the 8th Annual "Heiva I Honolulu" at the Waikiki Shell Amphitheatre, March 18-20, 2010. Amongst the international competitors are many local Tahitian dance troupes. More »

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    High jumper Amber Kaufman can become Hawai'i's first NCAA track and field champion since Gwen Loud won the long jump in 1984.

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    As Amber Kaufman soars into the NCAA Indoor Championships tomorrow in Fayetteville, Ark., there are probably just two people who can prevent her from becoming Hawai'i's first track & field champion in 26 years: Arizona's Liz Patterson and Kaufman herself. More »

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    Harry Herington is riding his Harley to each state Capitol in the US to raise awareness for law enforcement officers and their families. Mr. Herington will be presenting checks to the local Concerns of Police Survivors Hawaii Chapter on Monday March 15, at 10:30AM at the Capitol. More »

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    Team Hyde taking a breath of fresh air at the top of Haleakala, elevation 9,700 feet (L to R): 1LT Tommy Nguyen, 1LT Nick Stavros, Laurel Stavros, CPT Danny Hwang, 1LT Dan Long, 1LT Daniel Lennox

    Run, Team Hyde! Run!
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    In memory of their fallen comrade, 1LT Daniel B. Hyde, on 6 March 2010 at 4:30am, Team Hyde raced to the top of Haleakala in this year's unofficial Race to the Sun in Maui. They completed the 36+ mile course in 5 hours, 7 minutes, and 56 seconds which set a team relay course record. More »

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    International Festival showcases cultures of the world
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    The Kapi'olani Community College 22nd Annual International Festival 2010, "PRIDE", will be held March 15 – 18 from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. A festival showcasing the cultures of the world, this four-day event highlights the college's international education efforts. More »

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    The Equipment Maintenance Shop earned the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Safe Shop of the Month Award for September 2009. The program is one of many initiatives promoting safety at the command.

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    Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard was named a winner of a Chief of Naval Operations Shore Safety Award Mar. 2 for its significant contributions to Navy safety and occupational health in 2009. More »

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    The Equipment Maintenance Shop earned the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Safe Shop of the Month Award for September 2009. The program is one of many initiatives promoting safety at the command.

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    Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard was named a winner of a Chief of Naval Operations Shore Safety Award Mar. 2 for its significant contributions to Navy safety and occupational health in 2009. More »

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    Kailua's Tyson Lono slides safely into third base in the second inning after stealing second base and advancing on a throwing error by Castle in an O'ahu Interscholastic Association Red East game at Castle.

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    Kailua baseball players went to bat against Castle yesterday ready to rip away at hittable pitches. Few hittable pitches came their way, but the walks and runs sure did. More »

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    The Parent Project series to begin March 22 at Hui Malama Learning Center
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    Hui Malama Learning Center is sponsoring the award-winning parenting program, The Parent Project, taught by certified Parent Project Facilitator Christine Haskins. The free program will begin on Monday, March 22, 2010, and will consist of ten weekly sessions every Monday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cl More »

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    Dr. Daniel Belcher, of Hilo Medical Center, was given UH-Hilo's Distinguished Alumni Award

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    Hilo Medical Center's Chief of Staff Dr. Daniel Belcher has received the University of Hawaii at Hilo's Distinguished Alumni Award. He was nominated by his peer, Dr. Lynda Dolan who is also a former hospital Chief of Staff. More »

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    Tom Pickett, owner of Kilauea Bakery and Pau Hana Pizza.

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