HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Girl, 17, critical after car hits her
Advertiser Staff
A 17-year-old girl remained in critical condition at The Queen's Medical Center yesterday after being hit by a car on Oneawa Street in Kailua.
Police said the girl, who is from Kailua, was in a crosswalk, crossing Oneawa near Olomana Street at about 7:45 p.m. Friday when she was struck by a silver, 2004 Chevy four-door.
The 37-year-old Kailua man who was driving the car was not drinking or speeding, police said. He was wearing a seat belt and driving on dry, well-lit streets.
EAST HONOLULU
KAIMUKI INVITES ALL TO CELEBRATION
Kaimuki businesses, schools and crafters will celebrate the neighborhood from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 25 at Chaminade University campus.
Called "Celebrate Kaimuki," the event is sponsored by the university and Saint Louis School, the Kaimuki Business and Professional Association and the Greater East Honolulu Community Alliance.
The public is invited to participate in the Kaimuki Fun Run starting at 9 a.m., followed by an on-campus fair, with food booths, games and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free trolley rides will transport the public around the neighborhood.
More than 30 Kaimuki merchants are participating in major discounts and specials in their stores. More information can be found at www.kaimuki hawaii.com or by calling (808) 739-4663.
STATEWIDE
TWO SELECTED FOR LABOR BOARD
Honolulu attorney Roland Thom and former state Rep. David Pendleton have been named to the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board, pending Senate confirmation.
Gov. Linda Lingle designated Thom the chairman of the three-member board. Thom will serve through June 30, 2010, the remainder of the 10-year term that present chairman Randal Iwase will vacate on May 4.
Pendleton's term will run from July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2016.
The board conducts contested case hearings and trials concerning labor, workers' compensation matters and other issues before the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Both seats are full-time paid positions.
