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Maui firm is low bidder for Waimea highway job
Goodfellow Brothers, a Maui-based construction company, is the lowest bidder in the competition for the state contract to build a new stretch of highway at Waimea.Goodfellow submitted a bid of $7,472,435 for the job, which the state estimated would cost $4 million to $6 million.
Three other contractors also submitted bids, which ranged from $8,049,675 by Hawaiian Dredging to $14,350,110 by Okada Trucking Inc.
Kiewit Pacific, which built the temporary bypass road and is scaling the loose rocks from the cliff face, submitted a bid of $8,478,860, according to Marilyn Kali, spokeswoman for the Department of Transportation.
She said officials will be reviewing the "apparent low bid" to make sure it meets the state's requirements. Awarding of the contract was expected to be announced later today.
Lost Big Isle hiker, 80, rescued by helicopter
An 80-year-old hiker who became separated from his companions Saturday in South Kohala was found yesterday and airlifted to the North Hawaii Community Hospital.Police said Jerry Brotheron of Kailua became missing about 11 a.m. Saturday while hiking on a trail off Kohala Mountain Road in Koaia. A fire copter called to search the area spotted him about 2:30 p.m. yesterday and rescued him.
Brotheron, who suffered minor injuries, was being kept at the hospital last night for observation.
Big Island prosecutor to seek re-election
Jay Kimura has announced his candidacy for re-election to the Big Island's Office of Prosecuting Attorney.Kimura has served eight years as the prosecutor for Hawaii County and served 20 years in the prosecutor's office.
The prosecutor's office was the first in the state last year to seek and get a court sentence of life without parole for a case of murder in the second degree, according to Kimura's campaign announcement.
Nuuanu catfish season opens June 3
Catfish season comes late this year, thanks to time needed to boost spawning.The spring opening of Nuuanu Reservoir on June 3 will be several weeks later than usual, the state said. Biologists are going all out to locate catfish eggs and provide supportive habitats.
"The number of naturally spawning catfish in the reservoir has declined over the years," said Dennis Shinno, aquatic biologist. "A number of new fish have been introduced ... but they apparently aren't acclimated to Nuuanu conditions."
The young fish are reared from eggs at a state facility, and returned to the reservoir. "Allowing our biologists to increase the collection of eggs will help increase the catfish population in future seasons that fishermen can enjoy," said Bill Devick, aquatic resources administrator.
Applications for the required fishing license and entry fishing card may be picked up at the visitor center at 1151 Punchbowl St., Room 130, from May 1 on.
Kaneohe library will close for renovation
Kaneohe Library will shut down for renovation from Easter Sunday, April 23, through May 21.Roof and air-conditioning repairs, already under way, will be completed during this time. The book drop will remain open.
Kaneohe Library at 45-829 Kamehameha Highway opened in January 1963. It provides backup service for libraries in Kahuku, Kailua and Waimanalo, and is the base for the Windward Oahu Bookmobile.
Rolles, Price honored by Chaminade U.
Chaminade University has named Jean E. Rolles, Outrigger Enterprises vice president for community relations, as its 2000 distinguished alumna.The Catholic university will recognize radio personality Larry Price as an honorary alumnus at the school's annual Alumni Reunion April 16 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.
Price is an instructor in the business master's degree program. Rolles, who earned a master's degree in Japanese business studies at Chaminade, is on the board of regents.
For reservations for the luncheon awards, call 735-4763.
Hundahl heads Queen's Cancer Institute
Dr. Scott Hundahl, surgical oncologist practicing in Hawaii since 1988, has been appointed director of the Cancer Institute at Queen's Hospital.
Corrections
An item Saturday said incorrectly that public graveside services for Grace B. Guslander would be held tomorrow. That is not the case; there will be a private interment. Also, the name of a surviving stepdaughter was incorrect; the correct name is Diane Faye.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
Driver killed, passenger injured in Waianae crash
A 17-year-old was killed early yesterday on Farrington Highway when he lost control of his car and smashed into a utility pole in Waianae.He was identified as Patrick Brock, of a Farrington Highway address. He was a junior at Waianae High School. A juvenile who was in the front seat remained in critical condition at Queen's Hospital. Another juvenile passenger fled before police arrived.
Alcohol, speed and failure to use seat belts contributed to the accident at 87-000 Farrington Highway, police said.
Police identify woman found dead off cane road
LIHUE -- Kauai police have identified the woman whose body was found along a cane haul road near Polihale State Park on Friday afternoon as Lisa Bissell, 30. Detectives said she had no permanent address or employment but frequented several towns on the island's west side.Her body was discovered by two fishermen. Detectives would not describe her wounds but said it was obvious she suffered a "violent death." She had been dead only a short time when found.
Kauai police are looking for anyone who saw her on Thursday or on Friday morning. She was described as caucasian, 5 feet 2 inches tall and "very slim," weighing about 100 pounds. She had medium-length brown hair.
Big Island wreck kills biker, injures car driver
KAPAAU, Hawaii -- A 50-year-old Big Island man-- Daniel Eads of Halaula, North Kohala -- was killed Friday night when the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a car.Alcohol was believed to have been a factor, but police didn't disclose which driver was drinking.
Eads was riding west on Akoni Puli Highway toward Kapaau when he was struck from behind about 8:45 p.m. by a Corvette driven by Cleone Pule, 59, of Union Mill, North Kohala.
Police said Pule's car dropped 70 feet into Wainaia Gulch.
Pule was taken to North Hawaii Community Hospital with a head injury, and from there to an undisclosed Honolulu hospital.
Fire damages carport at home on Maui
WAILUKU -- Some $2,500 in fire damage was done yesterday to a carport at a Paia, Maui, residence.Assistant Fire Chief Alan Cordeiro said the fire in the laundry area was extinguished upon arrival at 4:18 p.m.
