
MIDWEEK
COVERSTORY
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
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At the women’s prison in Kailua, inmates are growing their own produce and preparing for a fresh start in life upon their release
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FEATURE STORY
Mathletes compete on a whole different playing field. Their arena is a classroom, not a field or gymnasium.MATH -COUNTS is a national middle school competitive program that promotes math achievement through a series of fun and engaging contests. Currently in its 27th year, MATH-COUNTS is one of the country’s largest and most successful educational partnerships that has gained positive recognition from President Barack Obama
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FOOD

Age: 46
Job Title: Executive general manager, Seafood Village and Atlantis Seafood and Steak
What dishes would you recommend people try if they’re coming for the first time? Our crispy bacon-wrapped scallops and shrimp, honey walnut shrimp, country-style crab and fresh, whole fish are my “must haves”!
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TRAVEL
ON A LITTLE more than what it costs for two Fort Street Grill plate lunches, John Johnson Jr. of Denver got lucky in a big way in the Reno-Tahoe airport.
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SPORTS/FITNESS
POLITICS


ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC
MOVIES

Egan Inoue
MMA star of The Champion Hawaii and owner of The Studio
Overall, what did you think? I liked the show. I really did. I thought it was real different for Jackie Chan. My daughter, though, she was just like, “Eh, it was all right.” (Laughs)
On a scale of one to four stars, what would you rate this movie? I would say this was ★★★ for me. I could see where a lot of people might not like a movie like this, but I did because it’s something kind of like what I’ve experienced in my life and career, and I’ve been a part of that.
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By Francis Tulu
President CompuTant and DataNet Pacific
As the oldest brother in a family of 10 children, I took on the responsibility of raising my younger brothers and sisters when my father passed away. Making sure that they got an education and helping them get a good start in life was a way to honor my father.
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LIFESTYLE

Opera singer Lea Woods Almanza is crossing boundaries with music, relating to audiences around the world and connecting through song.
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She may have just turned 9 years old in January, but Lacey Wilson-Pena is wise beyond her years. For starters, she reads MidWeek.
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