Posted on: Friday, July 1, 2005
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Fire deliberately set, officials say
Advertiser Staff
A fire that destroyed an abandoned building in Kaimuki Wednesday night was deliberately set, fire investigators said.
The fire at the former Vintage Isle antique shop at 2909 Wai'alae Ave. was reported at about 7:30 p.m.
Honolulu fire Capt. Kenison Tejada yesterday said damage was estimated at $100,000.
Three people were seen running from the fire. Police questioned a man, woman and boy, but made no arrests.
Neighbors have complained that the area is a haven for illegal drug activity.
Tickets are required, but organizers said people can attend on a space-available basis.
The centennial commission's Honolulu birthday logo was designed by internationally acclaimed local graphic artist Clarence Lee. For more information visit www.honolulupride.com.
LIHU'E — A 12-year-old girl was killed Wednesday in a head-on collision on Kaumuali'i Highway just west of the Kipu Road junction.
Police said the girl, a visitor from Oakland, Calif., was a rear-seat passenger in a car that crossed the center line and hit a pickup truck at 3:30 p.m. Two other passengers in the car were last reported in serious condition at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. The car's driver, a 43-year-old woman, and a Koloa woman who was the only occupant of the truck were treated for minor injuries and released.
Police said the girl's mother was in a car following the vehicle that crashed. The names have not been released.
Motorists are being advised that police will be setting up impaired-driver checkpoints during the Fourth of July weekend in an effort to deter alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers.
The checkpoints will be put up at unannounced times and locations through Tuesday.
A Family Day celebration will feature a parade, park celebration and concert tomorrow in Waikiki.
Sponsors are calling it "a community celebration of pride and patriotism" in honor of Hawai'i's keiki and military members.
Sponsors include Family Day International, Ala Moana Center, Outrigger Hotels, Gentry Homes and Verizon. The events will include a children's stage with puppets, storytellers, crafts and food at the Kapi'olani Park bandstand.
At 10 a.m. a parade will travel along Kalakaua Avenue, from Fort DeRussy to Kapi'olani Park, sponsored by the Hawai'i Christian Coalition. Activities include a concert at the bandstand with entertainers Frank Delima, former American Idol contestant Jordan Segundo and the Royal Hawaiian Band.
For more information check www.familydayintl.org.
Free centennial event at the Shell
Today's Honolulu Centennial Celebration will kick off with a free concert at 6 p.m. at the Waikiki Shell featuring Na Palapalai, The Makaha Sons, Aunty Genoa Keawe and other artists.
Oakland girl, 12, killed in crash
Checkpoints up this weekend
Parade, concert on tap tomorrow
