Posted on: Saturday, June 11, 2005
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Wahiawa urged to save water
Advertiser Staff
Wahiawa residents were asked to conserve water today while the Board of Water Supply finds and repairs an electrical short in one of its pumps.
Using water for essential purposes only — cooking, drinking and sanitation — will help extend the amount of water available, said Wanda Yamane, board spokeswoman.
Police yesterday arrested a 48-year-old woman for allegedly stabbing her 57-year-old husband in the chest at Ala Moana Park.
According to police, the victim called 911 at about 9:10 a.m. asking for help.
The victim was taken to The Queen's Medical Center in critical condition, police said.
Roy Tsumoto, who manages the state's school repair and maintenance program, has been named Employee of the Year by the Department of Education.
Autism Consulting Teachers Louise Funasaki, Judy Halvorson and Debra Kumai were named the department's Team of the Year.
Tsumoto is the "go to" person when a school emergency occurs, such as a flood or collapsed ceiling, the DOE said. He has been a state employee for 31 years.
In a ceremony on Thursday at the state Capitol, Tsumoto received a $200 award and was nominated by the DOE for the Governor's Award for Distinguished State Service.
The autism team, which serves O'ahu's Central District, also received a $200 award and became the DOE's nominee for the Governor's Award for Team of the Year.
A sailor who was shot at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Pearl Harbor Naval Station has been upgraded to critical but stable condition at The Queen's Medical Center, according to Navy officials.
The sailor, 20, is assigned to the USS Lake Erie. He was shot in the parking lot of the bachelor enlisted quarters.
Two of three suspects arrested after the incident have been released following a preliminary investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
The third suspect, a 21-year-old sailor assigned to the USS Paul Hamilton, is being held in pre-trial confinement at the Naval Brig on Ford Island.
A weapon has been recovered.
No other details about the victim or the incident are being released by the Navy.
Five acres of open land were burned during a brushfire yesterday near the Ocean Pointe development in 'Ewa Beach.
The brushfire was reported at 10:42 a.m. and was contained by 12:30 p.m., according to fire officials.
Reconditioned bikes will be given away today as part of K-VIBE, the Kalihi Valley Instructional Bike Exchange, a project of the nonprofit Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services.
The program will offer free bike tuneups and display its selection of restored bikes at 10 a.m. at K-VIBE's storefront location at 1638 Kamehameha IV Road. A BMX trick-riding demonstration is set for 11:30 a.m. and police and firefighters will lead a community fun ride at 1 p.m.
Under the K-VIBE program, more than 70 donated bikes have been restored. They will be given to new owners who agree to learn how to repair bikes and spend time working with the program. For details or to donate bikes, visit K-VIBE from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, or call Gary Gill at 791-9469.
Arrest made in stabbing of man
DOE employees honored for work
Condition of sailor improves
Brushfire burns in 'Ewa Beach
Bike giveaway planned today
