Hawai'i briefs
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HONOLULU
New marshal to be sworn in
Mark Moki Hanohano will be sworn in tomorrow as Hawai'i's new U.S. marshal. Hanohano, 42, a sergeant in the sheriff's division of the state Department of Public Safety, was nominated for the position last year by President Bush.
Hanohano will replace acting marshal Michael A. Ferstl, who temporarily filled the position after the resignation of Howard H. Tagomori, a 1998 Clinton appointee.
The U.S. marshal in Hawai'i supervises a staff of 45. In addition to Hawai'i, the area of responsibility includes American Samoa, Johnston Atoll, Canterbury Islands, Kwajalein Islands, Midway Island, Wake Island, and Antarctica.
Public warned about vendors
The Health Department is reminding the public to use caution when deciding to purchase food from roadside vendors or caterers.
Sanitation Branch officials recommend that consumers see food establishment permits before purchasing the prepared foods.
The department said there are increasing reports of vendors and caterers throughout the state selling food without valid food establishment permits.
The greatest concern is for the sale of foods that are potentially hazardous such as lau lau, kalua pork, smoked meat, pasteles and poke.
The Sanitation Branch also notes that cold food should be kept at 45 degrees or colder on drained ice. Hot food should be held at a minimum temperature of 140 degrees.
Two named to parole board
Former state Rep. Joe Gomes was one of two interim members appointed to the Hawai'i Paroling Authority by Gov. Linda Lingle yesterday.
Gomes, along with Kenneth Lum, will begin serving immediately on an interim basis until permanent members are appointed.
CENTRAL O'AHU
Brushfire threatens Waipahu school
A brushfire came within 75 feet of Waipahu Intermediate School yesterday afternoon, but the school was not damaged.
About 20 firefighters, four engines and two tankers quickly brought the fire under control, said Capt. Kenison Tejada, spokesman for the Honolulu Fire Department. The fire damaged about five acres, Tejada said.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Civil Defense chief named
Big Island Mayor Harry Kim has named Troy Kindred as the new head of Hawai'i County Civil Defense.
Kindred, 40, is a captain with the National Guard and served as a liaison to the civil defense agency. He begins his new duties June 16.
Kindred graduated from Konawaena High School in 1980 and earned a political science degree from the University of Hawai'i at Hilo in 2000.
Correction: Mark Moki Hanohano has been a sergeant in the sheriff's division of the state Department of Public Safety. An item in a previous version of these briefs was incomplete.
