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HONOLULU
Two believed lost on Manoa trail
Honolulu Fire Department rescue crews will resume their search this morning for two men who may be lost on the Manoa Falls trail.
A man called the Fire Department at about 6:31 p.m. to say he had heard cries for help coming from the trail. He believed there might have been two men and one could be injured.
A fire engine company, rescue crew and the Air One helicopter were dispatched. Fire Department spokesman Capt. Richard Soo said the firefighters were unable to find anyone on the trail.
Soo said two bicycles were found at the trail head, which led firefighters to believe that two people might be lost. But he said heavy rain made the search difficult.
The search was suspended at 9:49 and will resume at first light today, he said.
Palolo hikers rescue planned
The Fire Department this morning will help two women who were unable to walk out of Wai'oma'o trail in Palolo Valley last night. The women called on a cellular phone to say they were hiking to the Ka'au Crater when darkness fell.
Fire Department Capt. Richard Soo said the two women agreed to spend the night on the trail and were told fire crews would pick them up at first light today.
Bark park benefit planned
A barbecue lunch to benefit the Diamond Head bark park will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the park, 18th Avenue and Diamond Head Road.
At the open, fenced grassy area, dogs can play off-leash and socialize.
Lunch is being prepared by the staff of Dixie Grill Bar-B-Que and Crab Shack. Tickets are $20 each. Proceeds will be used for park maintenance.
Demonstrations and activities will be held for the dogs.
For tickets, call Frances Takaba at 737-7264.
WINDWARD
Library restarts Saturday hours
The Waimanalo library will have a celebration this weekend from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The event marks resumption of Saturday hours at the library, 41-1320 Kalaniana'ole Highway, for the first time since 1995.
Saturday hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will offer complete circulation services and Internet access; weekly stories and crafts or other special programs at 11 a.m.; and literacy, computer and basic skills tutoring.
They are made possible by a grant from the Verizon Foundation and Hawai'i Reads program.
The grand opening will include a reading by state Sen. Fred Hemmings, self-guided tours, children's games and prizes at 10 a.m., storytelling at 11 a.m.; and crafts and refreshments from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
