HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Water service disrupted at UH
Advertiser Staff
A water line break caused by construction workers cut off supply to about one-fourth of the University of Hawai'i's Manoa campus for more than five hours yesterday, but daily operations on the campus continued for the most part.
The break occurred at about 9:50 a.m. at the Frear Hall project when Jayar Construction, the excavating contractor, struck an 8-inch, high-pressure water line located 2 to 3 feet below the surface, said Jim Manke, university spokesman.
An estimated 390,000 gallons of water was released and environmental measures were used to protect Manoa Stream, Dole Street and the catch basins on the bridge, Manke said. The sidewalk was closed, and water to some nearby buildings was shut off or severely restricted, including some student residence halls.
The water main was repaired by 3:30 p.m.
ITEMS SOUGHT FOR YMCA FUNDRAISER
The Atherton YMCA is asking for donations of items to be sold at a fundraiser to support its Alternative Spring Break trip to do community service in Thailand.
People are asked to drop off items from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Atherton YMCA, 1810 University Ave. For more information, call 946-0253, ext. 226.
KAUA'I
STABBING VICTIM'S CONDITION STABLE
The condition of a woman stabbed at the Harbor Mall shopping center Wednesday night was upgraded to stable, police said yesterday, but few other details of the incident were released.
The victim was described as a 33-year-old woman and a Hawai'i resident.
Police arrested a woman in connection with the attack shortly after it was reported. No information was released about the alleged assailant, who remains in police custody.
Authorities Wednesday said the case was being treated as an attempted murder.
HONOLULU
PARENTS INVITED TO FREE FORUM
Academy of the Pacific invites all parents to the first in a series of free forums about educating and raising middle and high school students.
"Parenting the Oppositional and Defiant Child (with Wisdom and Grace)" will be presented Wednesday by academy counselor Allana Coffee. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. in Damon Hall on the school's campus, 901 Alewa Drive, off Wyllie Street and the Pali Highway. Easily accessible parking is available. Phone 595-6359 for more information.
"Parenting the Oppositional Child" will validate parent experiences and provide support by discussing parenting styles and motivational strategies.
ALA MOANA
WATER, SEWER LINE WORK TO RESUME
A water and sewer line project along Kapi'olani Boulevard will resume Sunday.
One lane in each direction of Kapi'olani Boulevard between Pensacola and Kamake'e streets will be closed 24 hours a day during the work. There also will be temporary lane closures on Kapi'olani Boulevard between Ward Avenue and Kamake'e Street and along Kamake'e Street.
The project involves the installation of new water mains, a rehabilitation of the existing sewer system, a new sewer force main on Kalakaua Avenue and curb ramp work.
The project, suspended for two months during the holiday season, is expected to be completed in 2008. For more information, visit www.kapiolani watersewer.org or call 538-1157 during normal business hours. In emergencies, call the project's 24-hour hot line at 587-8032.
BIG ISLAND
DAMAGE FROM FIRE: $40,000
A fire in a second-floor bedroom of a Hilo public housing unit that was supposed to be vacant did an estimated $40,000 damage Wednesday, fire officials said.
Firefighters arrived at the unit on Ululani Street at about 6:09 p.m. to find flames venting through windows and the roof. The fire was extinguished at 6:37 p.m., fire officials said.
Fire crews found evidence that someone may have been living in the home.
POLICE SEEK HELP FINDING SUSPECT
Kona police are asking for the public's help in locating a Kailua, Kona, man. Benny William Gordon, 36, is wanted for questioning in connection with five felonies and four bench warrants.
He is described as 5 feet 11, about 195 pounds with short black hair, brown eyes and a medium build. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Call the Kona police station at 326-4646, ext. 253 or the Police Department's nonemergency number at 935-3311.
MAUI
DIVER'S BODY RECOVERED
A 56-year-old diver died yesterday off the Waiehu coastline of Maui.
The man's body was recovered at about 5 p.m. Officials did not immediately release his name.
