Hawai'i briefs

Advertiser Staff

CENTRAL

Portion of H-2 closed for work

The state transportation department will close the Honolulu-bound lanes of the H-2 Freeway between the Wahiawa and Waipio interchanges from 10 p.m. today until 6 a.m. tomorrow to replace expansion joints on the Kipapa Bridge as well as perform striping, drain cleaning and lighting repairs.

During the closure, H-2 on-ramps in the work area at Wilikina Drive, Kamehameha Highway, Leilehua Golf Course Road and at the Mililani Interchange also will be closed.

The Waipio Interchange on-ramp from Ka Uka Boulevard will remain open.

Drivers should take alternative routes around the construction, such as Kamehameha Highway.

LEEWARD

'Ewa Beach plans cleanup

More than 100 'Ewa Beach residents, fed up with folks who dump trash on their beach, plan to observe Earth Week by taking to Oneula Beach Park from 8 a.m. to noon tomorrow to gather and properly dispose of beer bottles, tires, shopping carts and even abandoned cars.

According to Kymberly Pine, clean-up coordinator and chairwoman of the 'Ewa Beach Weed and Seed Neighborhood Restoration Project, the goal of the effort is to return the beach to its original condition and educate people about how dumping affects the beach.

To participate or for information call 689-1713.

WINDWARD

Kokua@Kailua seeks volunteers

Hundreds of volunteers are expected at Kokua@Kailua, a beach cleanup of Kailua Beach Park from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday beginning at the park's concession stand. More people are needed for the annual event sponsored by state Rep. David Pendleton, R-49th (Maunawili, Enchanted Lake, Kane'ohe), in honor of Earth Day. To volunteer, just show up.

Car wash to aid state foodbank

Hawaii Job Corps students will join an estimated 2 million young Americans participating in National Youth Service Day activities nationwide by raising money and collecting food items for the Hawaii Foodbank at a car wash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at Kailua United Methodist Church, 1110 Kailua Road.

NORTH SHORE

Fund set up for missing surfer

Friends of Courtney Marcher, the 22-year-old surfer who disappeared at the Velzyland surf spot April 4, have set up a fund at American Savings Bank in La'ie to help bring Marcher's family members to the islands. Checks should be made out to Find Courtney Marcher and can be deposited at any American Savings Bank.

Police this week suspended the search for Marcher and have said they believe she ran into trouble in the water and was not a victim of foul play.