august, 2008 • volume 9, number 8
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Positive results from the pilot communities in Mililani and Hawaii Kai indicate that the three-bin recycling collection system has worked well for the vast majority of households. "Mahalo to all of Hawaii Kai, for doing such a great job!" See Recycling Program a Success in Hawaii Kai by Lori Arizumi.

NATP's 2008 National Conference was attended by Peter Matsumoto and Kevin Nitta of Premier Business Services. See Matsumoto and Nitta Attend NATP Conference.

"Build it, and they will come"...and they did! See Playing with the Pack at the Hawaii Kai Dog Park by Lori Arizumi.

On November 4, 2008, Hawaii voters will decide... see Why East Oahu Residents Should Support a Con Con by Lt. Governor Duke Aiona.

Hawaii's premier teen leadership program, which has graduated more than 18,000 participants, has a new name. See Winners' Camp Renamed Hawai'i Leadership Academy, Continues 23-Year Tradition of Motivating Hawaii's Youth.

Maybe the idea was triggered by a nostalgic memory of San Francisco and riding those transportation icons all over town. But, more than anything it looked like fun! "It" was the Waikiki Trolley... See Day-Tripper: Riding the Waikiki Trolley by Lori Arizumi.

Diamond hunting in Honolulu. See Kahala Nui Receives Diamond Award.

The $900 million in total that we stand to receive for the rail transit project from the federal government will be a great benefit to our entire island. See Rail Transit Will Benefit More Than Daily Riders by Mayor Mufi Hannemann.

The recipient of the 2008 Volunteer Chaplain serving in a larger department award is east Oahu resident Pastor Andrew Kikuta. See Pastor Andy Kikuta Honored.


Information About Your Community:
Coverage of East Oahu's Neighborhood Board Meetings by Lori Arizumi

Business Spotlight:
Where do community locals as well as Hollywood celebrities like Tom Cruise, Sheila E. and Robin Williams shop while in Honolulu? See Cosmopolitan Sun Shop: A Global Sensation by Michele Van Hessen.

Comic: Follow the adventures in nemu*nemu

Photojournal: Independence Day at Mauanalua Bay Highlights by Hawkins Biggins.

There are many animals that are looking for a good home. Looking to adopt a new family member? Click on Family wanted.

Check out the Hawaii's Maunalua Bay tide chart and weather averages for August.

Click on the columnists button above for great August features by our favorite columnists. What do they have to say this month? Check it out!


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Summer Days at Sandy's: The Vu family (Thang, Nadine and 10-month-old Lorenzo)
enjoy a beautiful summer morning at Sandy's Beach. Photo by Hawkins Biggins
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