Ewa Beach News

Four-year-old Tracy Nishihara of Ewa Beach got fitted with a kimono Sunday in Moiliili during the Okinawan Family Kimono Dressing event at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

“It's different. We remember him everywhere we go, we worked nights when he came over, and it's fun memories we had with him. It was good times with him”

Hundreds payed tribute to a fallen Honolulu police officer Saturday by putting on their running shoes. via KGMB-TV Honolulu

“He's such a good guy and the Boys & Girls Club does so many positive things, not only downtown, but in the Waianae Coast, Ewa Beach, Waimea. I can't say that I know anybody who puts himself out more for the kids than David.”

With the leadership of Nuuanu residents Kalowena Komeiji and Marti Steele, the 11th Annual Walk in the Country fund-raiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii raised nearly $245,000, exceeding last year's ... via The Honolulu Advertiser

“Personally, I feel children need yoga just as much as adults. Children today live in a fast-paced world of busy parents, school pressures and competitive sports”

Striking poses helps students strike a balance amid the stress of school and family By Nancy Arcayna narcayna@starbulletin.com Yoga is teaching students at Jarrett Middle School how to relax, find inner peace ... via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

“It's the people who are fighting to get us out. Those are the people who are gonna keep us out, but if we can't have visits with our families, with our kids, what good is there in that?”

The new Saguaro Correctional Center in Arizona recently had a group of visitors, including Hawaii legislators, looking into concerns regarding the Hawaii inmates. via KHNL-TV Honolulu

“Generally these two facilities appear to be well-operated and don't have major safety problems.”

By Robert Shikina rshikina@starbulletin.com A group of Hawaii senators ended their tour yesterday of two Arizona prisons -- home to about 1,800 Hawaii prisoners -- with one senator saying he was "pleased" by ... via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

About 300 indigenous 'a'ali'i and alahe'e plants will be distributed by the Hoakalei Cultural Foundation today in observance of Arbor Day in Hawai'i. The giveaway takes place from 8 a.m. to noon at the ... via The Honolulu Advertiser

“I think there are things we can do to make the job of the archaeologists easier, to allow them to focus on the substantive professional duties and not the clerical work”

Laura Thielen wants to modernize and expand the natural resources agency By Richard Borreca rborreca@starbulletin.com The state Senate gave quick approval to Gov. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

A 19-year-old man will be prosecuted as an adult for second-degree attempted murder and first-degree robbery allegedly committed as a juvenile two years ago. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

“I'm very encouraged by the support that the staff, as well as the senators, felt to give me this opportunity to lead the department”

The governor's second nominee to head the Department of Public Safety appears headed for confirmation, after a unanimous recommendation from a Senate panel. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

“My neighbors might be looking at me thinking, 'oh, now she's catching the bus she must be financially having a hard time,' but I'm just getting over that stigma and catching the bus.”

We're all looking for ways to save money on gas. An Ewa Beach woman has found a way to save more than $600 a month on her gasoline purchases. via KHNL-TV Honolulu

“And when the justices finally did issue their controversial ruling on Aug. 23, there was limited time available for Superferry officials or the state Department of Transportation to respond before the service was scheduled to set sail.”

DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARBULLETIN.COM State Reps. Michael Magaoay, left, and Pono Chong conferred during yesterday's hearing on the Superferry bailout bill. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

EWA BEACH - The friends and family of a Honolulu police offer who died while in a motorcade escorting President Bush last November, will honor him by hosting the first annual Steve B. Favela 2K Family Run and ... via The Honolulu Advertiser

“We've been doing (phone book recycling) since Hawaiian Telcom has been here”

Hawaiian Telcom Yellow Pages has kicked off its 2007 phone book recycling program and will collect old phone directories from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday until Nov. via The Honolulu Advertiser

Once it's done, it'll help alleviate traffic along Fort Weaver road. But until then, drivers in Ewa Beach should expect delays as construction continues for the Fort Weaver widening project. via KGMB-TV Honolulu

“About a quarter to 12 everything was up...as high as that wiring over there -- and all the rocks came flying”

Board of Water Supply crews have finished patching up a broken water main in Ewa Beach but not before residents were treated to an unusual sight. via KGMB-TV Honolulu

Ewa Beach roadwork picking up steam Question: Early this year, it was announced by the state that at least three of the intolerable traffic woes of Ewa Beach were miraculously on "fast tracks." They were ... via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

“This area, there's loads of families”

There's a large roadway in Ewa Beach that has some pedestrians fearing for their lives. via KHNL-TV Honolulu

A Halloween Bash will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 26 at the 'Ewa Beach Community Park on North Road. via The Honolulu Advertiser

“We get a lot of useful data after the fact”

Scientists have determined that one main earthquake, not two, shook islanders out of bed as far away as Oahu on Oct. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin