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Posted at 12:39 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2003

Hawai'i briefs

Advertiser Staff

Woman stable after stabbing

A 21-year-old woman stabbed in the stomach last night by a robber in Mililani Mauka is in stable condition at The Queen's Medical Center, police said.

The woman was walking near Mililani Mauka District Park at 9:20 p.m. when she was confronted by a man who demanded money.

The woman, who told police she did not have any money, walked away from the man. The man grabbed the woman and stabbed her, police said.

The assailant is described as a young man, possibly in his late teens, about 5 feet 7, with a slim build. His hair is shaved on the sides but he has a ponytail. He was wearing a white T-shirt and dark-colored shorts.

'Aiea stream cleanup slated

In an effort to beautify 'Aiea Stream, community groups have organized a cleanup from 8:30 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at Rainbow Bay Park.

The cleanup will focus on removing invasive mangrove and trash from the stream.

For more information, call 487-9160.

Man arrested in jewelry heist

Police yesterday arrested a 47-year-old man at Ala Moana Center on suspicion of stealing jewelry from a kiosk.

The man is being held at HPD's cellblock on an outstanding court warrant while investigators pursue second-degree robbery and drug-related charges, police said.

The man was held for police by Ala Moana Center security at 7:30 p.m., about an hour after a 46-year-old woman reported that a man stole bracelets from her kiosk display.

Police said the man had drugs and drug paraphernalia at the time of his arrest.

O'ahu airport work planned

Airport restrooms on O'ahu will be getting a fresh look, thanks to money just released for several state projects.

The $1.2 million is earmarked for renovations at Honolulu International Airport, Kalaeloa Airport and Dillingham Field. The money will be used for restroom renovations and installation of ramps, crosswalks and other work to bring them into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Gov. Linda Lingle also announced that Moloka'i Airport will receive money to install new taxiway lights and other electrical equipment. The Moloka'i job is expected to be completed by July 2004.

Waste spills into stream

The city has posted signs warning residents to stay out of Kalihi Stream after an estimated 2,000 gallons of wastewater overflowed from a manhole at Kuhio Park Terrace into the stream yesterday.

The spill from a 12-inch sewer line occurred at 7:40 a.m. at 1485 Linapuni St., according to the Board of Water Supply, and was stopped by 10 a.m.

Water sampling is being done and the state Department Health has been notified of the spill.