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WINDWARD

Petition online for Ha'iku Stairs

Nearly 100 people have responded to an online petition drive by the Friends of Haiku Stairs, which is seeking reasonable public use and the preservation of Ha'iku Stairs in Kane'ohe. The petition urges the city to bring interested parties together to preserve public access with respect for neighboring communities.

Residents in the surrounding communities have called for removal of the stairs because of trespassers' inconsiderate behavior. The city is negotiating with the state to acquire land near the bottom of the stairs. For more information or to sign the petition e-mail johnf@hawaii.edu.

EAST HONOLULU

Board to elect new member

At its meeting at 7 p.m. today, the Wai'alae/Kahala Neighborhood Board will elect a resident from the community to replace Lee Manfredi, a member who moved out of the district she represented, mauka of Wai'alae Avenue between Wai'alae Nui and Wilhelmina Rise.

The board meets at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1350 Hunakai St. Residents are required to live in the area they represent and must be at least 18 years old.