The Honolulu Advertiser today launched three more of its growing number of community-focused Web sites — in Manoa, Wai'anae and Pearl City/'Aiea.

There are now 10 online community sites operating under the umbrella of www.myAdvertiser.com, where residents can find neighborhood news, photos and events specifically for their area.

The sites, at www.myAdvertiser.com, started last year; the newspaper's first three sites were for Hawai'i Kai, Kailua and Kapolei. In January four more Web sites were added for the Waipahu, 'Ewa/'Ewa Beach, Mililani/ Mililani Mauka and Kane'ohe communities.

"What The Advertiser is providing is local — local news not available anywhere else," said James Gonser, community news editor at The Advertiser. "This is an opportunity for residents to become part of the news process by posting their own events, news and photos on The Advertiser community sites."

More sites will be launched each month until every community on O'ahu has coverage for its neighborhood news and photos.

The sites are unique because residents can use an online tool called Get Published! to submit their own news articles and photos that in the past might not have been published.

The stories can be anything from local school concerts, to craft fairs, paddling results, or scholarships being offered by civic clubs.

Submitting stories is free, and they are published directly on the appropriate Web site.

To get started, visit www.myAdvertiser.com, click on your community in the left rail then complete a one-time registration.

Click on the link to submit stories and photos and follow the directions to write a story.

The next sites to be launched in March will serve Kaimuki /Palolo, Wahiawa/Schofield Barracks and La'ie/Kahuku.

The Advertiser is building a network of these community sites until the entire state is represented.

"What are you waiting for?" asked Gonser. "If you want more people to attend your events, let everyone know by posting the information on the sites."

Other features of the site include a comprehensive community calendar; complete school information; local sports, traffic and weather reports; and a very special feature called the wish list.

The wish list is a place where teachers, clubs and community groups can ask for help. Volunteers needed for a cleanup, a sixth-grade class without textbooks or a soccer league short on referees — anything that could benefit a community group with limited resources can use the wish list.

If you have a group that would like to see a presentation on the sites, call Gonser at 535-2431 or e-mail myadvertiser@honoluluadvertiser.com.