Posted on: Tuesday, June 1, 2004

Hawai'i briefs

Advertiser Staff

HONOLULU

Former trustee can't sue state

A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of former Bishop Estate trustee Richard "Dickie" Wong's lawsuit against the state.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco rejected Wong's case, which claimed the state attorney general's office improperly sought criminal indictments against him in its attempt to remove him as a trustee of the Bishop Estate. Circuit Court Judge Gary W.B. Chang previously dismissed a similar suit filed by Wong.

The suit named former Attorneys General Margery Bronster and Earl Anzai and deputy attorneys general.

Argosy offers two MBA plans

Argosy University/Honolulu will launch its School of Business this fall, offering two Master's of Business Administration concentrations, in leadership and international business.

The programs, aimed at working professionals, will each last 15 months and include weekend meetings and online work. Visit www.argosyu.edu or call 536-5555.

Teachers invited to conference

Public and private school teachers are invited to attend the Hawai'i Geographic Information Coordinating Council's annual conference June 7 to 9 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. The conference will explore technology, including global positioning and advanced imaging. Call 864-9812.

REHAB summer plant sale set

REHAB Hospital of the Pacific will conduct its Summer Greenhouse Plant Sale from 3 to 6 p.m. June 9 at the hospital at 226 N. Kuakini St. The sale will include native Hawaiian plants and herbs, as well as gift baskets and craft items made by patients.

Proceeds benefit the hospital's Horticultural Therapy Program, which helps people regain their health after strokes, accidents or surgery.

Call Melissa Applegate at 566-3791.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Data sought on Kohala cave

The state wants to hear from families with ties to a cave on the Kohala Coast where the century-old remains of what may be five Big Island paniolo are laid out in a lava tube.

Big Island resident Lawrence Braley claimed last month that the remains, which have been an open secret to many, were being desecrated by visitors.

LEEWARD O'AHU

Toddler pulled from pool

A 3-year-old child was taken to Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children in critical condition yesterday after falling into a swimming pool in 'Ewa Beach.

A fire department spokesman said the call came in at 6:13 p.m. for a Kaneana Street residence.

No other information was available.