HAWAI'I BRIEFS
Power-pole crash turns out lights
Advertiser Staff
Some 2,367 power customers in Nanakuli lost service when a car ran into a utility power pole Friday night, HECO officials said yesterday.
The blackout occurred just after 11 p.m. and power was restored at 2:35 a.m., HECO spokeswoman Sharon Higa said.
STATEWIDE
NEWSPAPER SEEKS NOTABLE FILIPINOS
The Fil-Am Courier, a Filipino publication in Hawai'i for the past 19 years, is looking for nominees for a book it will publish celebrating the arrival of Filipinos in the Islands. The book, "Living Treasures," will feature 100 outstanding Filipinos. More than 30,000 copies will be printed and distributed worldwide.
To nominate someone for inclusion in the book or for more information, call 595-8787 or write filamcourier@verizon.net. Nomination categories are: arts/literature/creative work, education, entertainment, bus-iness, government/public service, health, humanitarian service, labor, legal/judicial, media, military, politics, religion, social services, sports, volunteer work and youth services.
Nominees must be 18 or older, of Filipino ancestry and residents of Hawai'i for at least five years. Other criteria apply.
Nomination forms must be received by the Fil-Am Courier by Feb. 15.
WANTED: WHALE STUDY VOLUNTEERS
Whale season is upon us, and the Hawaiian Islands Whale National Marine Sanctuary is looking for volunteers to help its staff count and observe the whales. The data taken from various shorelines will be used to study whale population, distribution and behavioral trends. The count will be held on O'ahu, Kaua'i and the Big Island on Jan. 28, Feb. 25, and March 25 from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Call (888) 55-WHALE, ext. 253 to register for the Big Island; (808) 397-2651, ext. 253 for O'ahu; and (808) 246-2860 for Kaua'i. No training is required.
NOAA TARGETS SEA TURTLE SURVIVAL
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Fisheries Service implemented federal regulations intended to increase the survival of sea turtles that are accidentally caught by pelagic fishermen.
Anyone who uses hooks in pursuit pelagic fish such as tunas, marlins and mahimahi in federal waters and catches or entangles a sea turtle must now follow certain procedures for handling, resuscitating and releasing the turtle.
Similar procedures for longline fisherman have been required for several years. The recently-issued regulations extend the handling, resuscitating and release procedures to non-longline fishermen for the first time.
A full compliance guide is available by request from NOAA Fisheries Service Pacific Island Regional Office at 1601 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 1110 or at http://swr.nmfs.noaa.gov/pir.
STATE OFFICE SEEKS CONTRACTORS
The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands issued a request for proposals last week for the Kaupe'a Phase II project at the Villages at Kapolei.
Phase II consists of 128 of the 326 single-family homes in the subdivision that sits between Kapolei High School and Kapolei Middle School on Kapolei Parkway. The project was split into three phases to encourage more construction companies to bid. The plan will allow flexibility to provide quality homes at the best price, department officials said.
The plan may be examined at DHHL's Land Development Division at 1099 Alakea St., Suite 1230. A CD containing the construction plans, specifications, instructions, terms and conditions and soil report is available for $10.
A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday at the department's Conference Room 12A. A written notice of intent to submit a proposal must be received by the department no later than Friday. The deadline is 2 p.m. Jan. 31.
HAWAI'I KAI
LU'AU FOR KING'S 171ST BIRTHDAY
In celebration of the 171st birthday of King William Charles Lunalilo, a traditional lu'au will be served, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jan. 28 at Lunalilo Home, 501 Kekauluohi St. in Hawai'i Kai.
The meal, which may be bought as takeout, will include: kalua pig, squid lu'au, lomi salmon, chicken long rice, laulau, raw crab, 'opihi, poke, poi, sweet potato, haupia and pineapple.
The event is a fundraiser for programs at the retirement home. Tickets are $30. Call 395-1000 or 394-1464.
DOWNTOWN HONOLULU
OPEN HOUSE FOR COLLEGE PROSPECTS
Argosy University Hawaii will host an information session Thursday at 6 p.m. for prospective students to meet with current students and admissions and financial aid representatives and to learn about the various programs offered at the school.
Faculty and staff will be available to answer questions about specific academic curricula.
The school is at 1001 Bishop St., American Savings Bank Tower, Suite 400. The session is free and open to the public. To register, visit www.argosyu .edu/infosession or call 536-5555.
