MidWeek East - June 16, 2021

FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2021
‘BEE’ HITS THE STAGE
Mānoa Valley Theatre’s newest production is at Kaimukī High School. SEE PAGES 1213
KŪPUNA CHEER
Pālolo Chinese Home, with help from the Lions, celebrated Mother’s Day.
SEE PAGES 1415
Market’s Values Make It A Great Fit
A PUBLICATION OF
AN EDITION OF
IT’S A ‘RUFF’ LIFE
Yumi Misawa cleaning off her Frenchie Maru after playtime at Wai‘alae Beach Park in Kāhala. ANTHONY CONSILLIO PHOTO
ABY LIANNE BIDAL THOMPSON
fter more than a decade since it opened its doors, Whole Foods Market Kāhala Mall has estab-
lished itself as an integral asset for East Oʻahu residents.
“Kāhala is a great home to Whole Foods Market, with a community that is inter- ested in health and wellness, we make a perfect fit,” states Scot Kerivan, store team leader at Whole Foods Market Kāhala.
“It is a great opportunity to provide the Honolulu community with our high-quali- ty, natural and organic foods that meet our rigorous quality standards.”
“There are many things that make Whole Foods Market stores stand out, but I would say that a key differentiator is our commit- ment to our community and support of lo- cal suppliers,” he continues.
“By seeking out win-win-win relation- ships with suppliers, we are able to make Whole Foods Market stores a destination to find the best local products around.
“One of our longest standing local sup-
SEE PAGE 4