Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii is offering kama'aina and military personnel a $29.99 "Endless Summer Pass" good for unlimited admission to the Kapolei water park until the end of the year.

Passes must be purchased by Sept. 30 in person at the park's ticket office or online at www.wetnwildhawaii.com. The $29.99 price applies to both children (ages 3-11) and adults (12 and above). The regular adult admission for one day is $39.99.

The pass gives guests unlimited access to the park's more than 25 rides and attractions, including its two newest rides introduced this summer, Island Racer and Raging River.

A Florida-based real estate investment firm bought the water park in May from its Australian owner for $29 million and leased the park back to the seller.

SHIDLER WILL FILL IN AS PACIFIC OFFICE CEO

Pacific Office Properties Trust Inc., a Los Angeles-based real estate investment trust that owns office buildings in Honolulu, said today Chairman Jay H. Shidler will serve as interim president and chief executive officer while a search for a permanent CEO is conducted.

As previously announced, former president and CEO Dallas E. Lucas departed the company on Aug. 31 following the expiration of his employment agreement. Additionally, James M. Kasim resigned from the chief financial officer post effective Sept. 4.

Lawrence J. Taff, executive vice president for Honolulu operations, will serve as interim CFO until a permanent replacement is found.

Shares of Pacific Office Properties fell 14 cents to close at $3.75 yesterday on the American Stock Exchange.

APPLE RUSH TO SELL BEVERAGES IN HAWAI'I

Illinois-based Apple Rush Co. said it has signed an agreement to have its beverages distributed in Hawai'i and California.

As part of the licensing agreement, newly formed Apple Rush Maui LLC made an equity investment of $100,000 in Apple Rush to obtain the rights to sell and produce the beverages in the two states.

Apple Rush Maui will distribute all six flavors of the Apple Rush bottled beverage line. In addition, Apple Rush's three top-selling organic sparkling juice products — original apple, pomegranate and cranberry — are scheduled for production in cans in early October, and will be distributed by Apple Rush Maui.

Apple Rush Maui LLC will eventually take over production of all cans and bottles on the West Coast and pay a royalty fee to Apple Rush, according to the terms of the agreement, the company said in a news release.