O'ahu briefs

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LEEWARD

Power knocked out in Makaha

About 5,000 Makaha residents were without power for most of the day yesterday because of two downed power lines, Hawaiian Electric Co. said. Electric crews repaired one line after a single-vehicle accident early in the morning. Police had no record of the accident.

As crews were repairing the line, a second power line went out at about 3 p.m. because of a failed connection between two wires, said Bruce Benson, electric company spokesman. Customers were affected on Wai'anae Valley Road to Jade Street along Farrington Highway, Benson said. Crews restored the power by 4:30 p.m.

HONOLULU

Waikiki water main breaks

Board of Water Supply crews yesterday closed Seaside Avenue from Lau'ula Street to Kuhio Avenue because of a water main break.

The road was closed at 3 p.m. Repair work was expected to last through the night, a Board of Water Supply official said.

Nursing school names dean

Julie E. Johnson has been named dean of the University of Hawai'i-Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene. The UH Board of Regents approved her appointment at its regular monthly meeting on Friday.

Johnson comes to UH from the Orvis School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she has served as director and professor since 1993.

WINDWARD

Case to give public report

U.S. Rep. Ed Case will report on his work in Washington at a public meeting 7 p.m. May 29 at Hale Akoakoa 103-107 on the Windward Community College campus in Kane'ohe.

State Rep. David Pendleton, R-49th (Maunawili, Enchanted Lake, Kane'ohe), will host the session. Call 586-9490.

EAST HONOLULU

Grade school stages opera

'Aina Haina Elementary School has turned itself into a mini-opera company this year. "The Magic Flute" will be performed at 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. May 29 in the school's cafeteria. Admission is free.

Students have been working with Hawaii Opera Theatre for the production. Call Hawaii Opera Theatre at 596-7372 for more information.

CENTRAL

Motorcyclist critically injured

A 27-year-old Honolulu man was critically injured yesterday in a motorcycle accident on H-1 Freeway's Waipahu off-ramp.

Police said the man lost control of his Suzuki motorcycle at the top of the off-ramp at about 1:40 p.m. He was thrown from the motorcycle and landed onto the roadway.

The man was in critical condition at The Queen's Medical Center. He was not wearing a helmet, and speed appears to be a factor, police said.