Below are the last 10 Midweek coverstories
Working Together - To Improve Public Education
Wednesday - July 01, 2009
By Susan Sunderland
Prominent Honolulu business men and women embrace a new plan, Learning Point Rewards, that could provide local schools with millions of dollars. Look inside to see who makes up this composite image.
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Love’s: Still Flying High
Wednesday - June 24, 2009
By Susan Sunderland
An Island tradition since 1851, Love’s Bakery continues to make and deliver Hawaii’s freshest breads. Watching companies deal with the economic downturn is like watching the reality TV show Survivor. Facing challenges at every turn, one wonders what strategies will be employed to outwit, out-play and outlast destructive forces, and who will be voted out at the shareholder “tribal council.” It’s a game of adaptation. Some businesses are fleet-footed and make it. Others, for various reasons, don’t meet the endurance test: The Big Five, Liberty House, Aloha Airlines, Hawaii Superferry
Oahu’s Favorite Pau Hana Place
Wednesday - June 17, 2009
By Melissa Moniz
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Mai Tai Bar is the people’s choice for an uncomplicated good time. Raising a glass is general manager Francine Cekada, surrounded by security men (from left) Pako Toomalatai, Maka Tuakoi,Tony Finau and Walt Saole. Here’s to the Mai Tai Bar, which for a decade has earned a reputation as Oahu’s favorite go-to place for an uncomplicated good time. Cheers, and happy 10th anniversary!
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Emeril: Beyond the Bam!
Wednesday - June 10, 2009
By Jo McGarry
The chef says his Portuguese heritage is a big influence on his cooking, which he brings to town this weekend When Emeril Lagasse arrives in Honolulu this week, he won’t be heading for the beach. Instead, America’s favorite chef has other plans. “I’ll be making a beeline for hot malasadas,” says Emeril. “As far as I know, you can only find fresh malasadas in Hawaii and in my hometown, Fall River (Mass.).”
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Hello, Pussycat
Wednesday - June 03, 2009
By Melissa Moniz
The Pussycat Dolls ‘lead’ Doll is Island girl Nicole Elikolani Scherzinger, who will be front and center when the Dolls take the stage here June 13. She offers MidWeek readers this autographed photo. As little girls around the world sing along to the Pussycat Dolls’ hit song, When I grow up I wanna be famous, I wanna be a star, I wanna be in movies, lead Doll Nicole Elikolani Scherzinger is living that dream
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Cleaning up Hawaii’s Messiest House
Wednesday - May 27, 2009
By Yu Shing Ting
Clean House host Niecy Nash rolls up her sleeves and unclutters a Niu Valley family’s once-cramped home. Hawaii time. The Hawaii episode featuring the Jones family from Niu Valley airs June 3.
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Hot Suits Swimwear ‘09
Wednesday - May 20, 2009
By Yu Shing Ting
The newly (and fabulously) refurbished Royal Hawaiian hotel is the scene for MidWeek’s ‘09 swimsuit issue. Just in time for summer, it’s our 10th annual MidWeek swimsuit issue, featuring the hottest swim fashions photographed by glamour fashion photographer Russell Tanoue.
The Buddhist Way
Wednesday - May 13, 2009
By Chad Pata
As Honpa Hongwanji Mission celebrates 120 years in Hawaii, Bishop Thomas Okano says it is modernizing and becoming more than just a Japanese organization. But one thing remains the same: the quest for human enlightenment
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Welcoming All Creatures Great and Small
Wednesday - May 06, 2009
By Yu Shing Ting
Meet MidWeek’s newest columnist, veterinarian Dr. John Kaya, whose love for animals means he never turns away a sick one. Here he holds four newborn husky pups
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Art for Kid’s Sake
Wednesday - April 29, 2009
By Alice Keesing
Jean Rolles’ passion for the arts leads her to bring a Kennedy Center production to Hawaii schoolkids. It was the first time the Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences has made it to Hawaii, and it all happened thanks to the purse and passion of local arts supporter Jean Rolles.
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