O'ahu briefs
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WINDWARD
Man found beaten near He'eia
A man dressed as a woman was found in critical condition near He'eia State Park yesterday, the victim of a severe beating that left him unconscious, police said.
Authorities opened an investigation of first-degree assault or possible attempted murder.
The victim, who was taken to The Queen's Medical Center, remained in critical condition yesterday.
Investigators said a passer-by found the victim near the oceanfront park in Windward O'ahu at about 6 a.m. He had injuries to the face and head.
HONOLULU
Firefighters douse fire at zoo
Firefighters fought a blaze at the Honolulu Zoo late last night.
The fire was in a building on the Kapahulu side of the zoo, near Jefferson Elementary School.
Flames were in sight when the first units arrived and a second alarm was called.
Within ten minutes of the first alarm at 10:40 p.m., the fire was brought under control.
Bone marrow donors sought
St. Francis Medical Center will hold a bone marrow donor registration and testing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Kapi'olani Park near the bandstand.
The drive is part of the Honolulu Police Department Law Enforcement Community Fair. Police are hoping to find a donor for a Seattle detective's multiracial daughter who has cancer and needs a bone marrow transplant.
The Hawai'i Bone Marrow Donor Registry matches donors with patients who need transplants due to terminal blood diseases.
Donors must be between 18 and 60 years old and in good health. A small blood sample is collected for tissue typing.
Information: 547-6154.
Sign up for HPD youth program
The application deadline for the Honolulu Police Department's Youth Citizens Police Academy is May 20.
The eight-week program is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors ages 15 to 17. Classes will be at HPD headquarters on Saturday mornings beginning June 15.
Topics to be covered include the criminal justice system, juvenile laws, drug and gang awareness, traffic safety, and requirements for becoming a police officer.
"Students will have an increased understanding of police work after completing the program, and they'll get to learn about subjects that aren't offered in school," said Honolulu Police Chief Lee Donohue. "Some may even decide to pursue law enforcement as a career."
For more information, call Officer Harris Donlin at 529-3619.
CENTRAL
West Pearl Rotary sponsoring run
The West Pearl Harbor Rotary Club is sponsoring its third annual Sugar Mill Fun Run May 19 from Pearl City to Waipahu.
Contestants can participate in the jogging portion of the 7 a.m. race (10 kilometers) or the walk (5 kilometers). The race will start at Neal Blaisdell Park in Waimalu, head to the Waipahu Sugar Mill site and back to the park.
Registration is $10 for adults, $8 for students ages 13-18 and free to children 12 and younger. Proceeds from the race will be used for scholarships for Waipahu High School students.
Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers. T-shirts will be furnished to all participants 13 and older. Cash prizes will be awarded to the school or organization having the most participants in the race. Door prizes will also be given to lucky number winners.
For more information, contact Tony Ofril at 677-6716.
WINDWARD
Kailua board to meet today
The Kailua Neighborhood Board Transportation and Safety Committee will call for a task force to address the problems concerning motorized skateboards and scooters at a joint meeting with the board's parks committee at 7 p.m. today at Kalama Beach Park, Boettcher Estate, 248 N. Kalaheo Ave., Kailua. The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss a master plan for Kailua Beach Park.
