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 529-4848. Contact the mailing department if you are moving and you would like MidWeek at your new address.
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 529-4735.
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.
Yu 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 529-4869.
MidWeek
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Fax to (808) 247-7246
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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: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
What do I need to do to get my event into the Paina section of MidWeek?
1-Contact associate editor Melissa Moniz .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 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 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) , or call (808)529-4850.
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 Sarah Pacheco handles the West Oahu section of MidWeek. Contact her at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 4859.
The West Oahu section of MidWeek covers Kapolei, Ewa, Waipahu, Kunia, Pearl City, and Aiea.
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How can I get in touch with a MidWeek columnist?
You can also reach us by POTS line (Plain Old Telephone Service)
(808) 628-3791
If you would like to fax us your comments:
(808) 247-7246
...and of course if you wish to send us a letter, our snail mail address:
MidWeek Printing, Inc.
45-525 Luluku Rd.
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Vice President of Marketing, Mr. Dave Kennedy: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Vice President of Advertising, Mr. Glenn Zuehls: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
E-mail your comments to the Boss!
Publisher— Mr. Ron Nagasawa: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Mr. Nagasawa also does our What’s Next column.
Our Editor-In_Chief Mr. Don Chapman loves to get e-mail from all his fans: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 529-4869
Senior Editor Ms. Terri Hefner: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 529-4865
Terri Hefner copy edits all MidWeek publications. Send her family photos for the Focus On Oahu section.
Managing Editor Ms. Yu Shing Ting: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 529-4872
Yu ShingTing handles the Style page, Yu Shing’s Exposure, a fitness column called On The Move
Regional Editor Ms. Carol Chang: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 529-4850
Carol Chang 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
Website Editor and senior writer Ms. Linda Dela Cruz: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 529-4856
Linda Dela Cruz writes the Entrepreneurs column about small niche businesses, and organizes the Business Roundtable.
Associate Editor and senior Writer Steve Murray: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 529-4858
Steve Murray writes the Hot Air sports column, and serves as the Editor for Military Star News. He covers the police beat for the Islander community news for our Windward section
Assistant Regional Editor Ms. Sarah Pacheco: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 529-4859
Sarah Pacheco 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. She writes the Good Neighbor column, which profiles someone that’s done something to make the community a better place. She organizes the Proof Positive for non-profits.
Associate Editor and Senior Writer: Ms. Melissa Moniz .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 529-4854
Melissa Moniz writes about music in her feature columns Music Montage column and The Lowdown. She’s the go to person for organizing the line up for the popular paina page, and she writes the Dr. in the House column. She also books the photographers who take pictures for the Scene@Night photospread.
Staff Writer Ms. Alana Folen: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 529-4857
Alana Folen writes about hires and promotions in the Movers section, and she compiles the Hot Shot photos of kudos for things going on in the community.
Staff writer Ms. Jessica Goolsby .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 529-4862
Jessica Goolsby handles the calendar of events for MidWeek, and she lines up celebrities for the Hot Ticket movie reviews.
Chief Photographer Ms. Nathalie Walker .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 695-6309
Senior Photographer Mr. Byron Lee .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 695-6309
Staff Photographer Ms. Leah Ball .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 695-6307
Online Manager Mr. Curtis Hanson .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 529-4380
How can I get in touch with a MidWeek columnist?
Ron Nagasawa - What’s Next Columnist and publisher
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Bob Jones - Just Thoughts Columnist
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Dan Boylan - Mostly Politics
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Larry Price - The Right Price
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c/o KSSK
650 Iwilei Road Suite 400
Honolulu, HI 96817
Rick Hamada - A Conservative Estimate
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c/o KHVH radio
650 Iwilei Road Suite 400
Honolulu, HI 96817
Jerry Coffee - Coffee’s Page
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http://www.captaincoffee.com
Susan Page - Susan’s Page
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Jade Moon - Moonlighting
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Linda Dela Cruz - Entrepreneurs
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(808) 529 - 4856
Pamela Young - Applause
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Applause
c/o KITV 4
801 S. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
John Kaya - The Wild Side
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Tom Moffat - Uncle Tom’s Gabbin’
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Diana Helfand - Heart-y Chef
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Voicemail center number 261-6197
Jo McGarry - Food For Thought/Table Talk
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Robert Viernes - Vino Sense
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Kimo Akane - Kimo’s Vegas
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http://www.kimosvegas.com
c/o Cox Radio Hawaii
900 Forth St #700
Honolulu, HI 96813
Alison Stewart - Click Chick
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www.click-chick.com
Bob Hogue - Keeping Score
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Bobby Curran - Curran Events
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Ron Mizutani - Currents
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Yu Shing Ting - On The Move
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(808) 529-4872
Carol Chang - Waha nui
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(808) 529-4850
Melissa Moniz - Music Montage and The Lowdown, Dr. In the House
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Steve Murray - Hot Air
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(808) 529-4858
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.
Chief Photographer Ms. Nathalie Walker .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 695-6309
Senior Photographer Mr. Byron Lee .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 695-6309
Staff Photographer Ms. Leah Ball .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 695-6307
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 calendar editor Jessica Goolsby (808) 529-4862 at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Please include the date, location, public contact phone number, and a brief description of your event.
