HILO, Hawai'i — The University of Hawai'i Board of Regents yesterday approved the appointment of Virginia S. Hinshaw as chancellor of UH-Manoa.

Hinshaw is provost and executive vice chancellor of the University of California-Davis. Her UH appointment begins July 1 and is for five years.

She will be paid $350,016 per year and receive an appointment as full professor in the College of Natural Sciences and the John A. Burns School of Medicine.

Hinshaw is a scientist with expertise in microbiology, UH said. Her work has aided in the understanding of the influenza virus and new approaches to vaccines, UH said.

"Virginia Hinshaw is the complete package: a scholar of distinction and a transformational academic leader," UH President David McClain said.

USED-MEDIA SALE TO BENEFIT LIBRARY

Used CDs, DVDs, cassettes and videos will be on sale at the Kalihi-Palama Public Library next week.

The sale runs from Monday through Thursday, and will offer items for 50 cents to $2.

Proceeds will benefit the library.

On Monday and Wednesday, the sale is set for 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Tuesday, items will be on sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. And on Thursday, the sale will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The library is at 1325 Kalihi St. For more information, call 832-3466.

LESSER CHARGE FILED IN CHILD-ABUSE CASE

The mother of a young girl who has injuries consistent with abuse has been charged with a misdemeanor offense, but police are continuing their first-degree assault investigation into apparent beatings of the child.

The woman, 19, was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor because as her daughter's legal guardian, she failed to seek medical attention for the child to prevent further injury, said Lt. David Kamai, head of police child abuse investigations.

The child was brought to Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children with "unexplained injuries" Tuesday that the hospital reported to police. Kamai said the injuries are serious but not life-threatening.

The woman's 20-year-old boyfriend was arrested for questioning and released without charges.

The injuries appear to be from ongoing beatings, and questioning parties who had contact with the child is part of the assault investigation.

NUNCHAKU STICKS INJURE POLICEMAN

A 44-year-old 'Ewa Beach man was arrested yesterday for allegedly attacking a police officer with nunchaku sticks.

The officer was sent to the man's Kaileole'a Drive home at 9:30 a.m. on a domestic argument complaint. The man allegedly tried to punch the officer, who deployed his Taser with no effect.

The man allegedly grabbed nunchaku sticks from a table and struck the officer's left forearm. The officer disarmed and arrested the man.

The officer and man were treated for injuries. The man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault on a police officer and third-degree promotion of a dangerous drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.

MAUI SEARCH FUTILE FOR MISSING MAN

The U.S. Coast Guard and the Maui Fire Department yesterday searched the waters and shoreline near Keawakapu Beach, Maui, for a 75-year-old tourist from Los Angeles who was reported missing Wednesday night.

Coast Guard Sector Honolulu launched a 47-foot motor life-boat from Station Maui and an HH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Barbers Point after receiving the initial call at 8:30 p.m. from the Maui Police Department stating that a 75-year-old man went swimming did not return to shore.

The Coast Guard was searching about nine miles offshore and seven miles along the shoreline from Molokini Crater to Ma'alaea Harbor.

The Coast Guard cutter Galveston Island, a 47-foot motor life-boat from Station Maui and Maui Fire Department participated in the search.

LOW-COST HOUSING FORUM IN KALIHI

More than 800 people representing churches, nonprofits and unions are expected to gather tomorrow in Kalihi to discuss affordable housing.

The meeting will be at St. Theresa Co-Cathedral Church on School Street. It runs from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Several lawmakers have also pledged to attend the gathering, sponsored by Faith Action for Community Equity in Hawai'i.

Attendees will discuss the city's decision to sell its affordable housing complexes, and how the state can increase its housing inventory.

Speakers include City Councilman Rod Tam and state Housing and Community Development Director Dan Davidson.

CHAMINADE HOSTS CHOIR, ENSEMBLE

The Spokane Falls Community College Choir and the Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble will present a free concert March 24 at the Mystical Rose Oratory at Chaminade University of Honolulu.

The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

For more information about the concert of the Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble, call 372-0274 or visit www.hawaiivocalarts.org.