Hawai'i briefs
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HONOLULU
Inmates' kids need mentors
The state and a coalition of youth agencies are seeking volunteers to mentor children on O'ahu, Maui and Kaua'i who have a parent in prison. Volunteers can spend as little as one hour a week sharing their interests and hobbies with the children, said Jeff Wagner, program coordinator.
The program partners are Hawai'i Youth Services Network, The Hawaii Intergenerational Network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu, Keiki O Ka Aina Family Learning Centers, Kauai Team Challenge, Maui Youth & Family Services and the state Department of Public Safety.
The partners will hold an training workshop and open house from noon to 3 p.m. March 27 at Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St. Call 220-8686.
Work on bridge to slow traffic
Traffic will be slow on the Sand Island Bridge for several days while workers repair a metal grating on the town-bound lanes. The lanes leading to Sand Island will be set up to allow traffic in both directions, state transportation officials said.
There has been little recreational traffic since a major sewer line ruptured last week, engulfing the area in a foul stench and contaminating surrounding water and sand.
CENTRAL O'AHU
Legislative forum slated
The Wahiawa Community and Business Association and the Wahiawa Neighborhood Board will host a legislative forum at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Hale Koa Building at Fred Wright Park. Sen. Robert Bunda and Rep. Marcus Oshiro will speak. Call Jack Kampfer at 621-5109 Ext. 226.
WINDWARD O'AHU
Three lost hikers pulled from trail
Three hikers were airlifted from the Crouching Lion trail near Ka'a'awa last night after they became lost.
The hikers entered the trail at about 2:30 p.m. At about 6 p.m., they called the fire department on a cell phone and reported they were lost.
Firefighters were able to locate the trio, two women and a man, and airlifted them out at 8:35 p.m.
"They were smart; they stayed in one place," said HFD Capt. Kenison Tejada. "They could have gotten themselves into real trouble."
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Folk singer to share stories
KIHEI, Maui — Folk singer Geoff Kaufman will share his music and stories in a free presentation Wednesday at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Education Center in Kihei.
Kaufman will talk about his adventures as a singer and sailor aboard the Clearwater, a 106-foot replica of 19th century sailing sloops that carried goods and passengers along the Hudson River. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the center at 726 S. Kihei Road.
