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Friday Night Lights School is back in session, and so are Friday night lights! As the season kicks off, we’re excited to spotlight talented local high school football players. From touchdowns to great teamwork, we want to celebrate the dedication, passion, and spirit that make these athletes shine.
NAME: KAHIAU LAMAKUOKANAOAU ROMAN Grade: Senior School: Mililani High School Jersey #: 22 Position: Defensive Back (Safety) Years Playing Football: 10
Favorite NFL Team: Baltimore Ravens Favorite NFL Player: Kyle Hamilton Best Part About Playing for Mililani: Creating and building a stronger bond with teammates and coaches. Plans After High School: Attend school in Arizona, major in business, earn a bachelor’s degree in finance, and become a sports agent. Greatest Supporters: His mom and dad, who helped him enroll in Mililani High School and opened the door to many opportunities for him.
NAME: MASON PERPIGNAN Grade: Junior School: Punahou Jersey #: 18 Position: Wide Receiver
Years Playing Football: Around 10 Favorite NFL Team: New York Giants Favorite NFL Player: Malik Nabers Best Part About Playing for Punahou: The brotherhood and the honor that comes with representing a prestigious school. Plans After High School: Attend college, with education as the main focus; would love to play football if given the opportunity. Game He Looks Forward To: Sierra Canyon: traveling with his team and competing against a highly ranked opponent. Greatest Supporters: His parents, who push him to strive for excellence and growth in everything he does.
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NAME: TITAN KIA-COX-BONGO Grade: Junior School: Wai‘anae High School Jersey #: 44 Position: Defensive Line Years Playing Football: Almost 3, all for Wai‘anae Favorite NFL Team: Tennessee Titans Favorite NFL Player: Jeffery Simmons. He plays for his favorite team and has an inspiring story of how he became who he is today. Best Part About Playing for Wai‘anae: Playing in front of his hometown and representing his community in a positive way Plans After High School: Either attend college if offered a scholarship or join the workforce. Game He Looks Forward To: Nanakuli: the annual Westside rivalry matchup.
OAHU HOUSING MARKET SEE
As summer winds down, Oahu’s housing market showed signs of cooling in July. Single-family home sales fell 7.4% year-over-year to 249 units, while condo sales held steady at 398 units. Year- to-date, sales declined 2.9% for single-family homes and 5.1% for condos. Sales prices dip slightly while pending sales and active inventory remain strong. In the single-family home segment, sales between $800,000 and $999,999 jumped 20%, making up nearly one-third of all transactions. For condos, units priced between $300,000 and $499,999 led the market, increasing 10.9% compared to last year. JULY HIGHLIGHTS: Median Sales Price: Prices are down in both markets — single-family homes dropped 5.7% to $1,075,000; condos decreased 3.7% to $490,000. Time on Market: Buyers took longer to commit. Median days on market rose to 20 for single-family homes and 50 for condos (up from 15 and 30 days last year). Inventory Levels: Active inventory increased 18.0% for single- family homes and 31.7% for condos. New listings edged up 1.7% for single-family homes (369 listings) but fell 4.3% for condos (647 listings).
NAME: KINGSTON HALE Grade: Freshman School: Leilehua High School Jersey #: 24 Position: Linebacker & Kicker Years Playing Football: 4 Favorite NFL Team: San Francisco 49ers Best Part About Playing for Leilehua: Representing the school that his parents attended. Plans After High School: Hopefully play baseball and/or football in college.
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ES MODEST SHIFTS IN JULY
Pending Sales: Contract signings rose 9.8% for single-family homes and 13.2% for condos, totaling 280 and 430 pending sales, respectively.
3:2:1 Aperol Spritz Inspired by AllRecipes.com
While prices eased and more homes became available, buyers approached the market with greater selectivity in July. With increased inventory and stable mortgage rates, decision timelines lengthened — especially in the condo market. Still, the uptick in pending sales suggests buyers remain confident, and the market continues to adapt to shifting conditions with resilience.
Close out the season with the ultimate late summer sip — refreshing, light, and
effortlessly elegant. With its perfect balance of bitter Aperol, crisp Prosecco, and a splash of club soda, this classic Italian cocktail is as easy to make as it is to enjoy.
$1,075,000 MEDIAN SINGLE-FAMILY PRICE
SINGLE-FAMILY MARKET
INGREDIENTS
249 CLOSED SALES
• 4 ice cubes (or more as desired) • 3 oz Prosecco • 2 oz Aperol (or other bitter orange aperitif)
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• 1 oz club soda • 1 orange slice
MEDIAN CONDO PRICE $490,000
DIRECTIONS
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1. Fill a wine glass with ice cubes, then pour in Prosecco. 2. Add Aperol to the glass, then top with club soda. (For a sweeter sip, substitute San Pellegrino orange soda for the club soda) 3. Finish by garnishing with an orange slice and enjoy!
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REFINISH A TABLE WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND (OR YOUR WEEKEND)
Don’t skip the strip. Before you break out the sander, it’s time to tackle the existing finish. If there’s a protective coating or layer of stain, using a varnish stripper first will save you tons of time (and your biceps). Slap on some gloves because this stuff is strong. Spray it on, let it work its magic, then scrape off the gunky mess with a cheap plastic scraper. It’s weirdly satisfying. Sand like a champ. Once your table is stripped and dry, cue the sander! Start with a medium grit to get any stubborn leftovers, then switch to a fine grit for that smooth-to-the-touch finish. Don’t forget the edges and corners — they deserve love, too. Cleaning up dust is a must. Dust is your enemy now. Wipe down the entire surface until it’s squeaky clean. No one wants fuzz or sawdust in their stain!
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