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Palolo Valley pool sets tentative public hours

The Palolo Valley District Pool will be open to the public today from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for laps and from 3 to 5 p.m. for recreational swimming and laps.

The Olympic-sized pool reopened Monday after being closed for renovations for a year. The reopening had been delayed by about seven months largely because of problems with the renovation work.

The pool will be open to the public only from 3 to 5 p.m. for recreational swimming and laps tomorrow. On Friday, the pool will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for laps and from 3 to 5 p.m. for recreational swimming and laps.

Over the weekend, the pool will be open between 1 and 5 p.m. for recreational swimming and laps. Staff members are expected to have a permanent schedule by Friday.

Hilo fuel spill leads to inspection of pier

HILO >> Marine Spill Response Co. agents were to continue investigating under a Hilo Harbor pier today to learn what caused a 200-gallon fuel oil spill Monday, Harbormaster Ian Birnie said.

The company is a nonprofit corporation operated by a consortium of fuel companies to deal with emergencies, Birnie said.

The spill occurred Monday morning when fuel from a Smith Maritime barge was being pumped through Chevron pipes to a Chevron storage tank for eventual use by the Hawaii Electric Light Co., Birnie said.

A preliminary look seemed to indicate that the oil came from a pipe under the pier.

"The pipes are pressure-tested at least annually," Birnie said.

Pumping of the fuel was stopped when the leak was noticed, he said. Two container-loads of equipment, including fuel-absorbing material, are kept on the pier at all times, and the spilled oil was quickly contained and soaked up.

"The response was fantastic," Birnie said.

Police, Fire, Courts

By Star-Bulletin staff

WINDWARD OAHU

Rock pitched at tour bus shatters window

A baseball-size rock was thrown at a tour bus window in Punaluu Monday night.

Police said the Lion's Limousine Service bus was full of passengers returning to Honolulu from the Polynesian Cultural Center at about 9:20 p.m. when the incident happened.

The rock broke a window, but no one was injured, said police, who have no suspects.

Kahuku police said rock-throwing at buses has been a recurring problem.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

Body of snorkeler, 54, found off Kauai beach

A 54-year-old tourist from California apparently drowned yesterday at Kaakaaniu, also known as Larsen's Beach, on Kauai's north shore, according to county officials.

The man was identified as Leslie Maltby of Sonoma, Calif., according to a county news release.

Maltby's girlfriend told authorities that Maltby went snorkeling about 3 p.m., the release said. About 4:20 p.m., she reported him missing.

About 5:50 p.m., firefighters aboard an Air-1 helicopter spotted his body about 1,000 yards north of the Larsen's Beach trail bottom, the release said.

An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. If drowning is found to be the cause, it will be the ninth for Kauai this year, the release said.

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Newswatch Star-Bulletin staff and wire Palolo Valley pool sets tentative public hours The Palolo Valley District Pool will be open to the public today from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for laps and from 3 to 5 p.m. for recreational swimming and laps. The Olympic-sized pool reopened Monday after being closed for renovations for a year. The reopening had been delayed by about seven months largely because of problems with the renovation work. The pool will be open to the public only from 3 to 5 p.m. for recreational swimming and laps tomorrow. On Friday, the pool will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for laps and from 3 to 5 p.m. for recreational swimming and laps. Over the weekend, the pool will be open between 1 and 5 p.m. for recreational swimming and laps. Staff members are expected to have a permanent schedule by Friday. Hilo fuel spill leads to inspection of pier HILO >> Marine Spill Response Co. agents were to continue investigating under a Hilo Harbor pier today to learn what caused a 200-gallon fuel oil spill Monday, Harbormaster Ian Birnie said. The company is a nonprofit corporation operated by a consortium of fuel companies to deal with emergencies, Birnie said. The spill occurred Monday morning when fuel from a Smith Maritime barge was being pumped through Chevron pipes to a Chevron storage tank for eventual use by the Hawaii Electric Light Co., Birnie said. A preliminary look seemed to indicate that the oil came from a pipe under the pier. "The pipes are pressure-tested at least annually," Birnie said. Pumping of the fuel was stopped when the leak was noticed, he said. Two container-loads of equipment, including fuel-absorbing material, are kept on the pier at all times, and the spilled oil was quickly contained and soaked up. "The response was fantastic," Birnie said. Police, Fire, Courts By Star-Bulletin staff WINDWARD OAHU Rock pitched at tour bus shatters window A baseball-size rock was thrown at a tour bus window in Punaluu Monday night. Police said the Lion's Limousine Service bus was full of passengers returning to Honolulu from the Polynesian Cultural Center at about 9:20 p.m. when the incident happened. The rock broke a window, but no one was injured, said police, who have no suspects. Kahuku police said rock-throwing at buses has been a recurring problem. NEIGHBOR ISLANDS Body of snorkeler, 54, found off Kauai beach A 54-year-old tourist from California apparently drowned yesterday at Kaakaaniu, also known as Larsen's Beach, on Kauai's north shore, according to county officials. The man was identified as Leslie Maltby of Sonoma, Calif., according to a county news release. Maltby's girlfriend told authorities that Maltby went snorkeling about 3 p.m., the release said. About 4:20 p.m., she reported him missing. About 5:50 p.m., firefighters aboard an Air-1 helicopter spotted his body about 1,000 yards north of the Larsen's Beach trail bottom, the release said. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. If drowning is found to be the cause, it will be the ninth for Kauai this year, the release said. Honolulu Police Department Crimestoppers	— ADVERTISEMENTS — — ADVERTISEMENTS —