Waha Nui, which means “talks a lot, or big mouth," spreads the word about what's up and who's doing it in your Windward neighborhood.
Carol Chang, a Windward Oahu resident, is regional editor, reporter and columnist ("Waha Nui") for MidWeek's Windward Islander. She also assists in writing and editing duties for both islandwide MidWeeks.


Below are the last 5 columns written by Carol Chang

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January 27, 2010 - MidWeek Islander
By Carol Chang

A one-hour documentary on Waimanalo’s wiggly working worms has won an Award of Excellence in The Accolade Competition and was selected for the Green Lifestyle Film Festival in L.A. this spring.

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January 20, 2010 - MidWeek Islander
By Carol Chang

Adventurous Kailua fitness trainer, masseuse and raw food chef Deena Bright, 30, has quit her job and put her belongings in storage so she can dive into the cold powdery snow in the Rocky Mountains. She made one of three winning videos for a “Snow at First Sight” contest, earning a three-month romp in the cold stuff, courtesy of the Colorado Tourism Office. The fun started last week, and you can check Deena out at ... Kailua photographer Stephanie Thibaudeau (who also paints) will have her amazing photos on view and for sale at Waialua Library’s two-month-long exhibit starting Feb. 4 (637-8286). You’re all invited. A strong supporter of Malama Na Honu, Stephanie also has displays her vibrant creations at Fresh Ink in Windward Mall ...

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January 13, 2010 - MidWeek Islander
By Carol Chang

Eleven Windward intermediate school students read their winning environmental pieces last month during a gathering of the Hawaii Conservation Alliance and the Pacific Writers Connection, sponsors of the annual My Hawaii Story project.

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January 06, 2010 - MidWeek Islander
By Carol Chang

When half time comes around on Saturday at the U.S. Army American Bowl in San Antonio, Christopher Bright will bring a new generation of Windward’s musical Bright dynasty into the spotlight.

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December 30, 2009 - MidWeek Islander
By Carol Chang

Look for Castle High graduate Glenn Matsuki, 59, in the Pasadena Rose Parade Jan. 1. He’ll be riding the Donate Life float. Ever since his heart transplant 14 years ago, Glenn’s been a strong advocate for donors

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