A motorcyclist was critically injured last night in an accident on Kamehameha Highway in 'Aiea. Police closed all westbound lanes of Kamehameha Highway near Honomanu Street at 7:47 p.m. The injured man was taken to The Queen's Medical Center in "extremely critical" condition.

'EWA BEACH

OGO LIMU LIMITS TO BE DISCUSSED

The Department of Land and Natural Resources will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 to discuss establishing a fisheries management area for the taking of ogo limu at 'Ewa Beach. The meeting will be held at the 'Ewa Beach Public Library, 91-950 North Road.

Establishing a fisheries management area would prohibit the taking of ogo limu from 'Ewa Beach for several years and thereafter allow a bag limit of 1 pound per person per day during all or part of the year. The proposal may affect small businesses and some commercial limu vendors.

"Closed seasons and bag limits may be necessary steps DLNR must take to protect a valuable resource," said DLNR chairman Peter Young. "Establishing an FMA improves the possibility that the public will be able to harvest ogo from 'Ewa Beach for generations to come."

Written comments must be received by Sept. 9 and sent to the Division of Aquatic Resources, 1151 Punchbowl St., Room 330, Honolulu, HI 96813.

The proposal can be viewed at www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dar.

WAIKIKI

'I CAN READ' TUTORS NEEDED

Jefferson Elementary School is looking for tutors to volunteer for its "I Can Read" afterschool reading program that is designed to make students into independent readers.

The Kapahulu Avenue school provides the training. Volunteers must be able to meet with students twice a week for 45 minutes during one-on-one sessions. Call 971-6922.

KAILUA

HI 5¢ DRIVE AT KAILUA HIGH

Kailua High School's Project Graduation 2006 will have a HI 5¢ can and bottle fundraising drive Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school's parking lot.

Proceeds will go toward the school's 2006 Project Graduation, an all-night party that provides students with a safe and drug- and alcohol-free graduation celebration. Call 261-3634.

BIG ISLAND

ASTRONOMY DIRECTOR NAMED

HILO — Peter B. Giles has been named director of the Mauna Kea Astronomy Education Center, effective Sept. 1.

Giles worked 18 years as president and CEO at the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, Calif., and served on the board of the Association of Science and Technology Centers and the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau. He is replacing Marlene Nachbar Hapai, who is leaving for personal reasons.

Giles' appointment was announced by Rose Tseng, chancellor of the University of Hawai'i-Hilo.

The astronomy education center is expected to open at the end of the year, featuring a laser planetarium, "A 3D Journey through Time and Space," and exhibits linking discoveries in astronomy with Hawaiian traditions.

14TH-CENTURY SITE LISTED IN REGISTER

KAILUA, Kona — The National Park Service has listed the "Holualoa 4 Archaeological District" in North Kona on the National Register of Historic Places.

The site corresponds to Keolonahihi State Historical Park and consists of two complexes: the Keolonahihi Complex encompassing 12 acres on the makai side of Ali'i Drive, and the Keakealaniwahine Complex encompassing 16 acres on the mauka side.

Holualoa served as a royal center during the reign of at least five generations of high-ranking ali'i, and is unique for its association with chiefess Keakamahana and her daughter Keakealaniwahine.

The site said to have been constructed in the 14th century was one of seven royal centers along the Kona coast.

Holualoa 4 Archaeological District contains eight heiau structures dedicated to a range of religious functions representative of the Hawaiian culture, including surfing, warrior training, medicine and healing, fertility, and preparation of ali'i for burial.

STATEWIDE

JUDICIARY SITE RECOGNIZED

The Hawai'i State Judiciary's Internet site was named among the top 10 court-related Web sites in the world for 2005 yesterday by the Justice Served analysis group.

The site — www.courts .state.hi.us — received the distinction for offering services such as online payment, a juror orientation video, Web-accessible dockets and self-help text. More than 3,000 sites were reviewed. More information is available about the awards at www.justiceserved.com.

JURY NOTICES ARE IN THE MAIL

The Hawai'i State Judiciary is in the process of mailing 202,000 juror questionnaires to residents around the state. The questionnaires are used to select people eligible to serve as jurors in 2006. People who receive the questionnaires are required to complete and return them to the Jury Pool Office.

A total of 85,000 are postmarked for O'ahu, 47,000 for Maui, 50,000 for Hawai'i and 20,000 for Kaua'i.

IF IN DOUBT, CALL BEFORE DIGGING

The Hawai'i Public Utilities Commission is working to establish a "One Call Center" that would provide contractors and crews with information about underground facilities before they begin digging projects.

The mandatory "Call Before You Dig" system is planned so contractors know there are no electric, gas, telephone, cable, water, or sewer facilities where they plan to dig.

The commission plans to have the call center in operation by Jan. 1.

MAUI

MAUI COUNCIL GROUP TO MEET

WAILUKU, Maui — The Governor's Maui Council of Advisors will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Cameron Center in Wailuku.

The meeting will feature marine biologist and reef specialist Robin Newbold and Darren Eugenio of the Department of Human Services' Child Welfare Services branch. Eugenio will discuss issues relating to the state's child welfare program.

Anyone requiring special accommodations for the meeting should call (808) 243-5796.