Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get a copy of MidWeek or MidWeek The Weekend mailed to my home?
Are all the articles in MidWeek and MidWeek The Weekend on line?
Can I get archived articles of MidWeek on line?
Where can I get a copy of an article in a past MidWeek issue?
How do I order a reprint Velox/laser print of an article suitable for framing?
How do I suggest an idea for a cover story/or an article?
What advice do you have about pitching a story?
I am outraged by a story in MidWeek. What do I do? Or I love a story in MidWeek. What do I do?
What do I need to do to get my event into the Paina section of MidWeek?
What areas are covered in the community sections of the MidWeek Islander?
How can I get in touch with a MidWeek columnist?
How can I get a copy of a photo I was in that was taken by a MidWeek photographer?
How do I get a listing in the Calendar of events?
How can I get a copy of MidWeek or MidWeek The Weekend mailed to my home?
Request a copy be mailed to your home by calling and leaving your name address with the MidWeek mailing department. Call 235-5881 ext 384.
Contact the mailing department if you are moving and you would like MidWeek at your new address. Subscribers who get MidWeek will also get MidWeek The Weekend.
Are all the articles in MidWeek and MidWeek The Weekend on line?
No.
Can I get archived articles of MidWeek on line?
Some articles have a link to past articles otherwise you can go to the library to look up past articles. See question below.
Where can I get a copy of an article in a past MidWeek issue?
MidWeek is archived at the State Public Library on Punchbowl and King next to Iolani Palace. Copies are available there for research purposes and you may get a photocopy of an article you are interested in by using the coin operated photocopy machine.
There is a copy of all MidWeek’s dating back to the first issue of July 1984. They are available on hard copy and some are on microfiche.
The Windward Islander, West Oahu Islander, Central Oahu Islander, Metro, and MidWeek The Weekend are also available there. Ask a librarian to direct you on where to get them at the library.
Hawaii State Library (Main)
478 South King Street
586-3500 call for information and hours
How do I order a reprint Velox/laser print of an article suitable for framing?
If a velox is possible, you need to have the publication date and name of the article, and page number. All Velox prints cost $40. The request is processed by the executive assistant to the publisher. Call 235-5881 ext 304
How do I suggest an idea for a cover story/or an article?
Put it in writing and send it to our editor Don Chapman.
Write a short summary (3 or 4 paragraphs) of why you think this subject would be a good story for MidWeek.
You will not hear back from MidWeek if we are not interested. If MidWeek is interested, at the appropriate time, a call will be made to the contact numbers provided in the written letter.
An editorial board decides on the stories that go into MidWeek.
Stories with an Oahu angle are preferred. For best results a follow up phone call is suggested. Leave a message with your name, story idea, phone number and one good reason why your topic would be a good story for MidWeek on the voicemail box for Don Chapman at 235-5881ext. 309.
MidWeek
45-525 Luluku Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Fax to (808) 247-7246
e-mail:
What advice do you have about pitching a story?
Write it as if you were telling your best friend a story about this topic. Keep it short and to the point. Please try to include any obstacles this person has overcome, community activities, awards or honors, hobbies, local high school/or place person is originally from, specific part of town the person resides in (ie. Nuuanu, Kailua).
I am outraged by a story in MidWeek. What do I do? Or I love a story in MidWeek. What do I do?
Write a letter to the editor and express your opinion. The editor may edit for length.
Please include your name, address and daytime and evening phone numbers. We print only the letters that include this information, but only your name will appear in print.
MidWeek
45-525 Luluku Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Fax to (808) 247-7246
e-mail:
What do I need to do to get my event into the Paina section of MidWeek?
1-Contact associate editor Melissa Moniz with the details of your event a minimum of two weeks in advance, a month is better.
2-Include the location, timeline, purpose of the event, what is happening, and the name of point person assigned to assist and guide our photographer in gathering groups for photos during the mingling time (cocktail hour).
What areas are covered in the community sections of the MidWeek Islander?
Send story ideas for community sections to Regional Editor Carol Chang at
The Windward section runs every week.
Windward section covers Waimanalo, Kailua, Kaneohe, Kaaawa, Hauula, Laie, and Kahuku.
The East Oahu section of MidWeek covers Kaimuki, Kahala, Hawaii Kai. The Central Oahu section of MidWeek covers Mililani, Wahiawa, Haleiwa, and Waialua.
Assistant Regional Editor Rasa Fournier handles the West Oahu section of MidWeek. Contact her at or call 529-4861.
The West Oahu section of MidWeek covers Kapolei, Ewa, Waipahu, Kunia, Pearl City, and Aiea.
How can I get in touch with a MidWeek columnist?
Publisher— Mr. Ron Nagasawa: . Mr. Nagasawa also does our What’s Next column.
Our editor Mr. Don Chapman loves to get e-mail from all his fans: 235-5881 ext 309
Managing Editor Ms. Terri Hefner: 235-5881 ext 302
Terri copy edits all MidWeek publications, and she accepts photos for the Focus On Oahu section.
Regional Editor Ms. Carol Chang: 235-5881 ext 341
Carol wants to hear any news you may have going on for our Oahu Community News sections which are:
Windward: Waimanalo to Kahuku including Kailua, Kaneohe, Kaaawa, Hauula
East Oahu: Kaimuki to Hawaii Kai to include Waialae, Niu Valley, Aina Haina, and Queens Gate
Central Oahu: Wahiawa, Mililani, Haleiwa, Waialua
Town: Ala Moana, Ward, Manoa, Makiki, McCully, Moiliili, Waikiki, Kapahulu
Website Editor and senior writer Ms. Linda Dela Cruz: 235-5881 ext 311
Send Linda your hires and promotions for movers. She writes the Entrepreneurs column about small niche businesses, and the good neighbor feature about community volunteers.
Style Editor and senior writer Ms. Yu Shing Ting: 235-5881 ext 343
Yu Shing fashions the style page, Yu Shing’s Exposure, and her fitness column On The Move.
Associate Editor Steve Murray: 235-5881 ext 340
Steve writes the sports column Hot Air, and he is also the editor for Oahu Star, a military publication. He handles the police beat for the Oahu Community News for our Windward section.
Calendar editor Ms. Kerry Miller: 235-5881 ext 312
Kerry coordinates the calendar of events for both editions of MidWeek. She organizes the Business Roundtable, and the Old Friends column, which catches up with folks who have been on MidWeek’s cover before.
Assistant Regional Editor Ms. Rasa Fournier: 529-4861
Rasa plans and writes news stories for the Oahu Community News section for West Oahu which includes Kapolei, Ewa Beach, Waipahu, Pearl City, Aiea, and Kunia. Send her your hot shots photos too.
Associate Editor/Sr. Writer: Ms. Melissa Moniz 235-5881 ext 301
Melissa lines up celebrities for the Hot Ticket movie review, as well as organizes the line up for the popular paina page. She also books the photographers who take pictures for the Spotted photospread.
Staff Writer Ms. Lisa Asato: 235-5881 ext 313
Lisa coordinates the TV guide in addition to writing news and feature stories.
Chief Photographer Ms. Nathalie Walker 235-5881 ext 370
Senior Photographer Mr. Byron Lee 235-5881 ext 370
How can I get in touch with a MidWeek columnist?
Ron Nagasawa - What’s Next Columnist and publisher
Bob Jones - Just Thoughts Columnist
Dan Boylan - Mostly Politics
Larry Price - The Right Price
Rick Hamada - A Conservative Estimate
Jerry Coffee - Coffee’s Page
http://www.captaincoffee.com
Susan Page - Susan’s Page
Jade Moon - Moonlighting
Linda Dela Cruz - Entrepreneurs
235-5881 ext 311
Pamela Young - Applause
Tom Moffat - Uncle Tom’s Gabbin’
Diana Helfand Heart-y Chef
Voicemail center number 261-6197
Jo McGarry - Food For Thought/Table Talk
Robert Viernes - Vino Sense
Kimo Akane - Kimo’s Vegas
http://www.kimosvegas.com
Roz Makaula - Blonde Highlights
Alison Stewart - Click Chick
http://www.click-chick.com
Joji Yoshida - HawaiiWood
Gary Kewley - Surf News
http://www.surfnewsnetwork.net
Bob Hogue Keeping Score
263-4193
Bobby Curran - Curran Events
Yu Shing Ting - On The Move
235-5881 ext 343
Carol Chang - Waha nui
235-5881 ext. 341
Katie Young - The Young View
Steve Murray - Hot Air
235-5881 ext 340
How can I get a copy of a photo I was in that was taken by a MidWeek photographer?
Check the paper to see who took your photo. Be prepared with the MidWeek issue date, as well as the columnist name or story content. Make arrangements directory with the MidWeek photographer who took the photo by calling 808-235-5881 ext 370.
Nathalie Walker-Chief photographer
Byron Lee-senior photographer
If it is not a photo taken by a MidWeek photographer, speak to the photographer who took the photo as noted in the photo credit.
How many people read MidWeek?
MidWeek is mailed to over 270,000 homes
I’ve sent in a photo to be published in MidWeek’s focus on Oahu section, or the Windward Islander. Will I get it back?
Photos used in the newspaper will not be returned.
Unused photos will be returned if you have a Self-Addressed-Stamped-Envelope.
How do I get a listing in the Calendar of events?
You need to send your event three weeks in advance. Events will be printed in the MidWeek newspaper on a space available basis. All events received on time will be included in the MidWeek website calendar.
Place your organization’s event on our calendar! There is no cost to list events in the calendar.
Send e-mail to our Out&About editor,
phone 234-5881 ext 312
Please include the date, location, public contact phone number, and a brief description of your event.
