O'ahu briefs
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NORTH SHORE
High surf warning issued
The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a high surf warning last night for northwest facing shores of the Hawaiian Islands.
The surf was expected to continue to build last night and into today, with faces of waves reaching heights of 25 to 30 feet on O'ahu and Kaua'i, with lesser surf on the other islands. The high surf is the result of storms creating swells north of the island chain.
Beachgoers are urged to stay out the water and well away from the shore break to avoid dangerous surf and rip currents.
LEEWARD
Volunteers plant greenery
Members of the Rotary Club of Kapolei last month participated in a community beautification project with the Hawaiian Railway Society at the railway museum in 'Ewa.
Together, the volunteers planted approximately 50 trees and bushes that had been purchased for the event using a community service grant from Rotary International. Bougainvillea plus several native species were selected for planting based primarily on their ability to survive in the dry climate.
CENTRAL
Photo ticketing on agenda
A stance on the state's photo enforcement program to stop red-light runners, and the problem of crowing roosters are part of the Aliamanu/Salt Lake/ Foster Village Neighborhood Board agenda for Thursday.
The board meets at 7 p.m. at the Aliamanu Intermediate School cafeteria, 3271 Salt Lake Blvd.
The board will vote on a letter supporting the photo enforcement to discourage those who run red lights.
Area legislators also will discuss recent complaints about noisy roosters in the Salt Lake area.
The board also is scheduled to fill a vacant at-large seat.
For more information call 527-5749.
WINDWARD
College to discuss goals
Windward Community College will be host to a public community meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 to discuss ways to improve the facility, which is known for its strong undergraduate programs.
Among the topics will be how to better serve the community, identifying the college's most important needs, and how the school's leadership can facilitate the school's goals.
Area residents and representatives of community organizations are invited. The meeting will be in Room 115 of the Hale Kuhina building.
For information, call 262-3261.
H-3 townbound lanes to close
The Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the Honolulu-bound lanes of the H-3 Freeway will be closed overnight today and tomorrow.
The stretch of freeway from the Halekou interchange to the Halawa interchange will be closed from 8 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. both days to allow crews to install overhead signs.
Motorists are advised to take an alternate route and allow for extra travel time.
HONOLULU
Kaimuki shuts library for day
The Kaimuki Public Library will close for one day Friday while nonskid paint is applied to the steps and front entrance of the building.
The front book drop will be inaccessible that day, but patrons can return books and videotapes at the drive-up return drop or at any other public library.
The library will reopen at 10 a.m. Saturday.
For more information, call 733-8422.
