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WINDWARD
Hiker dies after Waimanalo fall
A man from 'Aiea died yesterday after falling from a hiking trial above Waimanalo.
Honolulu Fire Department Capt. Richard Soo said the hiker, who was 23, fell from a mountaintop about 600 feet above Kalaniana'ole Highway and landed in a gorge about 200 feet below.
Other hikers called for assistance. The HFD helicopter Air One responded, and the crew lowered a rescuer into the gorge.
The rescuer reported that the man appeared to be dead, and Air One brought in a litter basket to collect him.
Firefighters flew the hiker to the Shriner's Beach House in Waimanalo, where Emergency Medical Services personnel declared him dead at 2:43 p.m.
CENTRAL
Soldier dies in motorcycle crah
A 27-year-old man from Schofield Barracks was fatally injured late Saturday night when the motorcycle he was riding southbound on Honua Street veered to the right, hit a curb, then crashed into a tree.
Investigators said the crash occurred at 11:55 p.m., just south of Malakole Street in Kapolei.
The driver, on a 2000 Suzuki motorcycle, was taken by ambulance to St. Francis Medical Center-West, where he died.
Speed may have been a factor in the crash, investigators said. The man was wearing a helmet.
HONOLULU
Liquor laws to be discussed
Legislative bills relating to establishments selling liquor and offering adult entertainment in the Ala Moana area will be discussed at the Ala Moana/Kaka'ako Neighborhood Board meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Makiki Christian Church, 829 Pensacola St.
Last month, the board voted to oppose a liquor license application for Dong Deak Restaurant.
The board will also discuss a City Council bill to set uniform hours of operation in city parks.
Preservation grant offered
Malama O Manoa, a nonprofit community organization, is offering a $10,000 Educational Endowment Fund Grant to preserve and encourage the preservation of historic buildings, objects, sites, and traditions relating to the history of Manoa Valley.
The first grant was awarded last year to Punahou School's Pu'u O Manoa Project to teach students to grow indigenous plants.
The deadline to apply is March 1; recipients will be notified in May.
Applications can be submitted electronically at www.malamaomanoa.org.
Call 988-4913.
Lingle to speak at Rotary Club
Linda Lingle, a Republican candidate for governor, will discuss her views on the current legislative session at the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Waikiki Yacht Club, 1599 Ala Moana Blvd.
The meeting, which costs $18, will include dinner.
For more information, call 832-0140.
LEEWARD
Go-cart races to be held
The Pacific Karting Club will kick off its 2002 go-cart race schedule March 3 at Hawai'i Raceway Park.
The races are free and open to the public. The gate will open at 8 a.m., with a practice race session at 10 a.m. Qualifying races will start at noon, with the final race at 1 p.m. The other race dates at the raceway park at Campbell Industrial Park are April 7, June 2, Aug. 4, Sept. 1 and Oct. 20.
The club did not compete last year after it lost use of its racing track area on Ford Island because of Navy redevelopment plans there.
Six classes will compete starting with the Jr. 1 Class (8-11 years old), Jr. Sportsman Class (12-15 years old), KT-100 Light and Heavy (16 years old and up), 80cc and 125cc Shifter Class (16 years old and up).
For more information, contact Jerrette Kamaka at 228-2848.
EAST HONOLULU
School seeks used cartridges
Koko Head Elementary School wants your empty ink or toner cartridges from printers, fax machines or copiers for a recycling drive that will earn the school money to benefit its technology program.
Used cartridges should be dropped off at the school's office, or call Intrade Corp. at 847-5300 to arrange for a pickup from your office. Tell Intrade to credit Koko Head Elementary.
Parents to meet new principal
Parents and friends of Kamiloiki Elementary School will meet the new principal, Loretta Yee at a Parents & Friends Coffee Hour at 8 a.m. tomorrow at the school's library.
Yee replaced Dorothy Pertz who retired in December after many years at the school. For more information, call 397-5800.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Hilo fire damages three businesses
HILO, Hawai'i — Three businesses suffered damage early yesterday when fire broke out in a warehouse complex at 65 East Maka'ala St. in the Hilo Industrial Area.
The cause was under investigation. Police said the fire may have been caused by an electrical problem. The blaze was reported at 12:17 a.m. and put out 19 minutes later by the 10 responding units.
Capt. Quince Mento said losses were estimated at $108,000, with about $500,000 of value saved.
Clement Andrade is owner of the four-unit complex.
No one was injured.
Women drown off Big Island
Two women drowned yesterday off the Big Island.
A 69-year-old woman died after becoming unconscious while swimming to shore at Ke'ei Beach in South Kona.
Firefighters said she was pulled from the water shortly before noon by people who noticed she was unconscious. She had been swimming to shore moments before.
Emergency workers took her to Kona Community Hospital, where she died.
A short time later, a 59-year-old woman died at the same hospital after becoming unconscious while swimming at Napo'opo'o Beach at Kealakekua Bay in South Kona.
Firefighters said the woman was brought to shore about 12:45 p.m. by her husband and kayakers. She had been snorkeling and apparently became exhausted.
Her husband and the kayakers performed CPR until emergency workers took over.
Authorities took her to Kona Community Hospital, where she died.
Fence goes up at Coco Palms
LIHU'E, Kaua'i — A six-foot fence is being built around the historic Coco Palms Resort after recent reports from security officers that homeless people had entered vacant hotel rooms.
Resort owner Wailua Associates obtained a permit for the fence from the Kaua'i County Planning Department a few weeks ago as a way to reduce liability, said Thomas King, a representative for the owner.
Officials with the state DLNR Preservation Division will monitor work that might occur around historic Hawaiian sites on or around the hotel property, King said.
The resort, where the wedding scene in Elvis Presley's 1962 movie "Blue Hawai'i" was filmed, operated for about 40 years before it was closed as a result of damage from Hurricane 'Iniki in 1992.
The hotel has been for sale for a few years. There are no prospective buyers for the property at this time, King said.
Correction: Linda Lingle will discuss her view on the current legislative session at the Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunset meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Waikiki Yacht Club, 1599 Ala Moana Blvd. The meeting, which costs $18, will include dinner. Incorrect information was included in a previuos version of this story.
