Posted on: Monday, October 25, 2004
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
'Aiea man dies in Pearl City crash
Advertiser Staff
A 24-year-old 'Aiea man was killed early yesterday when the car he was driving hit two trees in Pearl City, police said.
He was driving a 1999 Mercedes north on Ka'ahumanu Street when it went out of control on a left bend in the road near Komo Mai Drive, police said. The car jumped the curb on the west side of the street and hit two trees, police said.
The man was pinned in the car and died of internal injuries at the scene, police said. Ka'ahumanu Street was closed for five hours between Noelani Street and Komo Mai Drive. No one else was in the car.
Police said that speed appears to be a factor in the case and the man was not wearing a seat belt.
It was the 53rd traffic death on O'ahu this year compared with 67 at this time last year.
The Coconut Grove Community Association will discuss the potential for the city creating a new landfill at the Kapa'a Quarry at 7 p.m. today at the Kailua Racquet Club, 629 Oneawa St.
Five sites are under consideration, including Makaiwa Gulch near Makakilo, sites in Nanakuli and Ma'ili and at Waimanalo Gulch.
The City Council is expected to make a final decision Dec. 1.
"If a landfill were to be located at Kapa'a Quarry, it would cause a tremendous impact on the quality of life to the residents of Coconut Grove because the wind will carry the odor and noise towards the homes," said Libby Tomar, association president.
Discussions at the meeting will focus on the impacts of a landfill on the community, she said. The public is welcome.
The year-end holidays are particularly difficult for families coping with the death of a loved one, but there are skills that can be learned to help cope during this period.
Kaua'i Hospice and the Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center are sponsoring a free "Coping with the Holidays" workshop from 5:45 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center in Lihu'e.
"When we are acutely aware of the absence of someone we love, painful feelings may be intensified and loneliness may become more profound," said Gina Kaulukukui of Kaua'i Hospice. "Through this workshop, we hope to teach our families coping skills to assist them not only this holiday season, but throughout their lives."
To register, call Kaulukukui at (808) 245-7277 or Kaui Castillo at (808) 245-1873.
WAILUKU, Maui — The county Department of Public Works & Environmental Management has scheduled informational sessions for businesses to explain Hawai'i's new "bottle bill," which takes effect Jan. 1.
Session for retailers will be Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Kahului Community Center, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Kihei Community Center and Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center.
Sessions for hotels, bars and restaurants will be Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Kahului Community Center, 3 to 4 p.m. at the Kihei Community Center and Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center.
For more information, contact Recycling Coordinator Hana Steel at (808) 270-7847.
WAILUKU, Maui — A seven-month campaign by Maui County police to reduce speeding resulted in 76 citations, including one for going more than 100 mph.
Most of the citations were issued on Honoapi'ilani Highway in Ma'alaea, where the speed limit is 45 mph. Police nabbed 48 motorists who were speeding at 60 to 79 mph, and 12 who were going 80 to 99 mph, said Capt. Charles Hirata of the Maui Police Department. Drivers also were cited for passing on a double-solid line, reckless driving, passing on the shoulder, tailgating and impaired driving.
The enforcement effort was paid for by a federal grant that allowed police to purchase a video camera and radar unit.
Hirata said police will continue to target speeders and aggressive drivers. He noted that under a new law, motorists can lose their license if caught speeding in excess of 90 mph.
WAILUKU, Maui — A group planning to build a 100-bed hospital in Kihei has scheduled additional informational meetings on the project.
Officials at Malulani Health Systems, a community-based nonprofit organization, said the facility will provide telemedicine and a medical helicopter services for Lana'i, Moloka'i and Hana residents, in addition to other programs. It hopes to build the $200 million hospital on 40 acres next to the Maui Research & Technology Park.
The meetings will be 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hana Community Center and Nov. 3 at the Lana'i Senior Citizens Center.
Malulani is facing opposition from officials at Maui Memorial Medical Center, who fear a competing hospital could jeopardize its financial health. Maui Memorial is the island's only acute-care hospital.
Landfill sites to be considered
Coping skills for holidays taught
New 'bottle bill' to be explained
76 citations issued to Maui motorists
Meetings set over proposed hospital
