Posted on: Thursday, March 17, 2005
HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Woman killed in crash, baby dies
Advertiser Staff
A Big Island traffic accident yesterday took the life of a 56-year-old woman and resulted in the loss of another woman's unborn child.
The woman was killed in a two-car collision at Kea'au-Pahoa Road and Kaloli Drive in Puna. Police identified her as Lucille Nacionales of a Kea'au address.
Officers said Nacionales was driving a 2000 Toyota sedan east on Route 130 when she tried to make a left turn onto Kaloli Drive and collided with a 1992 black Toyota sedan traveling west on the highway at about 3 p.m.
Nacionales died at Hilo Medical Center at 5:46 p.m.
The driver of the other car, a pregnant 23-year-old woman, also was taken to the hospital, where medical personnel induced labor, but couldn't save her baby. The woman remains in the hospital in satisfactory condition. Her 6-year-old son was treated for minor injuries and released.
KAUNAKAKAI, Moloka'i — The state has released $100,000 to finance design costs for commuter ferry system improvements at Kaunakakai Harbor. The project will provide a new terminal for the Moloka'i-to-Maui ferry, including restrooms, office space, parking, fencing and utilities.
The design and construction cost is $3.4 million, with 80 percent covered by federal funds. The state's portion will come out of the harbors special fund. The design stage will be completed by the end of the year, with construction scheduled for completion in the fall of 2006.
PUHI, Kaua'i — The Kaua'i Island Utility Co-op will pay members $50 rebates for replacing certain older appliances with new ones that are more energy-efficient.
The utility will pay the rebates on refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers and dishwashers bought after March 14, 2005.
The program is aimed at residential replacement appliances and does not apply to new construction or commercial accounts.
"Older appliances use more energy. New appliances lower your electric bill, and using less energy is good for the environment," said Ray Mierta, the utility's energy services specialist.
All Kaua'i appliance dealers are participating in the program. On purchase, buyers will get a rebate application, which can be returned to KIUC with a copy of the sales receipt for the rebate.
The rebates are on a first-come, first-served basis. The utility said the program will run through the year, but that available funds are limited, and could run out sooner.
For more information call KIUC at 246-8284.
The sixth annual Easter Eggstravaganza, a morning egg hunt and games, will start at 9:30 a.m. March 26 at the Koko Head District Park, 423 Kaumakani St.
The annual event is sponsored by the city's Department of Parks and Recreation Koko Head complex. Registration for the egg hunt begins at 9:30 a.m., and the hunt begins at 10 a.m. Games and other activities will be available before and after the egg hunt.
For more information call Arlene Ling, park director at Kamiloiki Community Park, at 395-5314.
The Hawai'i Kai Neighborhood Board has named Kevin Chong Kee to represent the Kalama Valley area following the resignation of longtime member Brett White, who left in December.
Kee, a resident since 1977, will serve out White's term until May and will run in the upcoming neighborhood board election for an at-large seat. Ballots will be mailed next week to O'ahu residents who voted in last year's election.
Castle High School will host a white elephant sale to benefit Project Graduation from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the school's cafeteria.
Project Graduation is an all-night alcohol- and drug-free party for seniors to celebrate their graduation.
Donations for the sale will be accepted at the cafeteria from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 6 to 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Vendors can reserve a table for $20 by calling 235-1791 or e-mailing dengonsal@aol.com.
Two lawyers will give an overview of the law on landlords and tenants from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the conference room of the Hawai'i Supreme Court building.
Anne Anderson and Michael Kalish also will review a standard lease and provide information to help landlords and tenants understand their rights and responsibilities. Call 539-4909.
A historical and cultural discussion about Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Ave.
Bruss Keppeler, attorney and board regent for the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, will give the hourlong talk on the "Citizen Prince." Call 923-1802. Correction: Bruss Keppeler's name was misspelled in a previous version of these briefs.
Ferry to get new terminal, parking
Co-op to reward energy efficiency
Eggstravaganza at Koko Head
Board names replacement
Sale to benefit school program
Landlord-tenant law topic of talk
Speaker to focus on Prince Kuhio
