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Campbell Foundation a boost to 'SOS'

Barely a week after the Hawai'i High School Athletic Association's "SOS" (Save Our Sports) campaign surpassed its original goal of raising $1.2 million for public school athletic programs, a $100,000 contribution is coming its way. More »

Free youth soccer clinic to feature Lalas

A free soccer clinic, secheduled to feature former U.S. National Team star Alexi Lalas, will be held Nov. 14. More »

135 mile 'Walk Across Oahu' event to honor Disabled War Veterans and Wounded Warriors

Walk Across Oahu journey trail map

On Sunday, November 8, 2009 a trio of walkers will step-off on a four-day 135-mile trek across Oahu to raise awareness and to benefit severely wounded service members and disabled veterans of the current military conflicts. More »

LEEWARD YOUNG ARTIST AWARDS

Pictured left to right are the 10 Leeward Young Artist Award winners: Sabrina Haverly, Jaelene Robley, Shannen Sakai, Justin Ea (white hat), Serena Lum, Kalin Sandobal (black hat), Dane Kaneshiro, Julia Kuratsu, Kaiden Mokiao, Jaypee Balisacan, and Debbie Shima, event emcee and store manager of the Kunia/Waipahu Walmart.

Pictured left to right are the 10 Leeward Young Artist Award winners: Sabrina Haverly, Jaelene Robley, Shannen Sakai, Justin Ea (white hat), Serena Lum, Kalin Sandobal (black hat), Dane Kaneshiro, Julia Kuratsu, Kaiden Mokiao, Jaypee Balisacan, and Debbie Shima, event emcee and store manager of the Kunia/Waipahu Walmart. More »

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