News

Large Floating Container Spotted Off Windward Oahu

East Oahu Sun — Sat, 25 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Public asked to immediately call DLNR to report position

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is asking for the public’s help to locate a large item of marine debris that may be floating in the ocean off the windward Oahu coast and could approach land over the holiday weekend.

What appears to be a large container, possibly made of metal, is approximately 20 feet long by 8 feet wide, 8 feet high and painted light blue. There is a small, square framed hole in the middle of its top surface that appears open and visible from a distance. About 6 to 8 feet of the object are above water. Its origin and contents are unknown at this time.

Hawaii Kai Rotary Launches First Ducky Dash In East Oahu

East Oahu Sun — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:00:58 +0000

“Just when you thought it was safe to come out of the water…”

Now arrives a SECOND Ducky Dash, this one sponsored by the Hawaii Kai Rotary Club.

Over 6,000 yellow duckies wearing graduation mortarboards will race to the finish line in the Hawaii Kai Marina on July 4, with the winning ducks capturing great prizes. Held at the Hawaii Kai Towne Center, the first annual Hawaii Kai Ducky Dash will help raise funds to support scholarships and other worthy causes in the Hawaii Kai community.

Saint Louis School to Host Ka Lamakū Workshop for Educators

East Oahu Sun — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:22:09 +0000

Learn how to foster student achievement and leadership using Hawaiian values at the Ka Lamakū workshop for educators for grades 6-12. Participate in three interactive breakout sessions facilitated by Hawaiian cultural experts Manly Kanoa and Jonelle Kamai of the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA) Ho‘okipa Learning Center.

Sacred Hearts Academy Presents Annual Science Symposium

East Oahu Sun — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Sacred Hearts Academy presented its Annual Science Symposium for 500 girls (grades 5-8) from 60 schools on Saturday, March 2. The Science Symposium's featured speaker was Dr. Julie T. Anné an Arizona Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Inspirational speaker. Dr. Anne’s personal story of adversity and triumph over significant educational, financial and familial limitations was one of inspiration and encouragement. Dr. Anné addressed the students and parents in a keynote “Listen to your Passion and Create Your Dreams.”

New Workshop Offers Professional Development for Educators through Hawaiian Values and Culture

East Oahu Sun — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:49:30 +0000

A new workshop for middle school and high school educators is being offered by the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association (NaHHA) in collaboration with Saint Louis School to increase student achievement using Hawaiian values.

New Study Shows Honolulu Traffic Congestion is Nearly the Worst in the Nation

East Oahu Sun — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:51:07 +0000

A new study out this week shows that Oahu rush hour traffic is the second worst in the nation, slightly better than Los Angeles but worse than Washington, D.C. and New York City. Honolulu beat Los Angeles to take the dubious rank of highest Commuter Stress Index in the nation.

Fundraiser for Waikiki Elementary School

East Oahu Sun — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:25:39 +0000

3rd Annual Garage Sale

The Rotary Club of Waikiki presents the 3rd Annual Garage Sale to help benefit Waikiki Elementary School and their youth activity programs. The fundraiser will feature books, clothing, toys and vintage and collectible items. The Garage Sale will be held Saturday, February 23 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Waikiki Elementary School cafeteria (3710 Leahi Ave., Honolulu, HI).

Road Paving to Close Diamond Head to Public for Two Days

East Oahu Sun — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:24:34 +0000

The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks will close the Diamond Head State Monument to the public on Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 11 and 12) to repave the entry road from Diamond Head Road to the Kahala Tunnel.

Honolulu Waldorf High School Inducts Ten New Members into the National Honor Society

East Oahu Sun — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:00:00 +0000

On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, Honolulu Waldorf High School (HWHS) celebrated the inauguration of the School’s new established chapter of the National Honor Society by inducting ten students into the organization.

Kung Hee Fat Choy! Lion Performance at Kahala Mall Launches The Year Of The Snake

East Oahu Sun — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:30:00 +0000

Kahala Mall will welcome in the Year of the Snake on Sunday,February 3rd, with an exciting, traditional Chinese Lion Pole Dance performance from the Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association. This event is free and open to the public and begins at 10:00 a.m. at center court with an appearance by the Miss Chinatown court.

The traditional Chinese Lion Dance is believed to bring health, happiness, prosperity and good luck, and scares away evil spirits throughout the year. The Lion will visit over 30 stores at Kahala Mall and welcomes the public to join the festivities of the 2013Chinese New Year.