Monthly Archives: May 2014



Building Strong People

By Sarah Kalicki-Nakamura and Cindy Sakai Co-owners and co-founders of TH!NK We’ve been running our business for nearly 15 years..




Letters to the Editor – 5/7/14

Campaign cash Dan Boylan’s recent column complaining that politicians are for sale unfortunately failed to mention HB1481, the campaign spending..

Newspaper Hula

We’ve heard of San Francisco-based Kumu Patrick Makuakane’s Hare Krishna hula, and now the famously playful kumu and his halau,..


Why We Don’t Vote

In 2004, I ran as a Republican for the office of state representative for District 33, essentially Aiea, Halawa and..


Two Totally New Things

With this issue, I’m pleased to say, MidWeek introduces two new features. Each offers something totally different in these pages...

Crimestopper Fundraiser

CrimeStoppers Honolulu held its eighth annual fundraiser recently at Honolulu Country Club. Titled “A Night of Justice,” all proceeds benefit..



May 13

Tuesday May 13 CLASSES CPR for Rescuers and Healthcare Providers 4155 Diamond Head Rd., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $110. For those..

May 12

Monday May 12 CLASSES Cat and Dog First Aid 4155 Diamond Head Rd., 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $70. Learn basic information..

May 11

Sunday May 11 CLASSES DIY Mother’s Day Gifts CHAI Studio, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., various costs. Create a personalized car or..