O'ahu briefs
Advertiser Staff
LEEWARD
Detonation of bombs delayed
The Army has decided to delay the detonation of unexploded ordnance, including a 1,000-pound bomb, in Makua Military Reservation on the Wai'anae Coast.
The detonation was originally scheduled for today, but was called off by U.S. Army Garrison Hawai'i commander Col. David Anderson because of "technical and logistic considerations."
A new detonation date has not been determined.
CENTRAL
Hiking family of five rescued
A Mililani family of five lost on a loop trail in Wahiawa was found on the top half of a ridge above Whitmore Village and brought out safely early yesterday by fire rescue specialists.
A man and woman, both 38, and their three children — a girl, 10, and two boys, ages 7 and 5 — were escorted to an open area and brought out in three trips by the Honolulu Fire Department helicopter, said Capt. Kenison Tejada, HFD spokesman. The nearly seven-hour rescue operation was completed at 2:10 a.m.
HONOLULU
Child blamed for Kalihi fire
A 4-year-old child playing with matches started a fire Sunday that gutted a one-bedroom Kalihi apartment, said Honolulu Fire Department spokesman Capt. Kenison Tejada.
The 7:45 p.m. fire at 1560 Haka Drive caused an estimated $20,000 damage to the structure and $5,000 to contents, according to Tejada.
The Hawai'i Chapter of the American Red Cross was helping two adults and the child, who were displaced by the fire.
Aki jury to resume work
A Circuit Court jury will resume deliberations this morning in the Christopher Aki murder trial over the slaying of 11-year-old Kahealani Indreginal.
The jury was not able to reach a verdict yesterday. The panel received the case Wednesday afternoon. It deliberated that afternoon as well as Thursday, Friday and yesterday.
Aki, 21, is accused of beating Kahealani to death on Dec. 10, 2002. Her body was found off the 'Aiea Loop Trail three days later.
WINDWARD
Kane'ohe event seeks helpers
Hawai'i service providers are seeking volunteers for the fifth annual Kane'ohe Day on the Bay, July 24 at the Kokokahi YMCA.
The event's aim is to encourage healthy families and friendships. Activities include pony rides and a petting zoo, a resource fair, and free kayaking and sailing.
To volunteer, call Jennifer Bui at 235-7747.
Event sponsors are the Honolulu Community Action Program, Kama'aina Kids, Marimed Foundation, PACT/Kane'ohe Community Family Center, Windward Missionary Church and YMCA of O'ahu.
