Newswatch
Oahu Water Board says water usage going up
Oahu water use climbed by almost 2 million gallons a day for the week ending Nov. 12, compared with the week earlier, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply said yesterday."Although we've enjoyed a few weeks of cooler weather, Oahu's wells still need to recover from the high demands placed on them in the summer," the board's weekly report on water use said.
Customers used 159.8 million gallons a day Nov. 6-12, compared with 157.96 million gallons a day the week before. The usage also is 4.6 million gallons a day more than the same week a year ago.
In August the board asked residents to conserve water usage because of the drought.
Kalihi hosting benefit family luau and music
A community luau will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at Kuhio Park Terrace in Kalihi to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Parents and Children Together, the family service agency based there.The event will feature a catered Hawaiian luau with poi flown in from Kauai for the celebration. A Hawaiian trio will perform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. when the luau is served. Entertainment from 1 to 3 p.m. will include the Hip Hop Dancers from the PACT Community Teen Center and music by Kalaeloa.
Tickets are $20 each and available at the PACT office or by calling 847-3285. Takeout food service also will be available. Children age 3 and younger are free. The luau will be in the courtyard and gym of Kuhio Park Terrace's new community center.
Proceeds will benefit PACT's 13 family programs, which cover early childhood education, domestic violence and child abuse prevention and treatment, mental health support and community and economic development.
Volunteers are needed for cleanup of marsh
The Hawaii Nature Center is seeking volunteers to help with cleanup and restoration of Pouhala Marsh in Waipahu tomorrow and Dec. 6.Pouhala Marsh is the largest remaining wetland habitat in Pearl Harbor and will be used as a site for wetlands education for third-graders.
Work involves removing non-native pickleweed and water lettuce. Workers should bring work gloves and water and wear a hat, sunscreen, long pants and covered shoes -- and expect to get wet and muddy.
To sign up or for more information, contact Pauline Kawamata at 955-0100, ext. 18.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffLEEWARD OAHU
Martial arts weapon assault ends in arrest
Honolulu police arrested a 42-year-old Nanakuli man for allegedly attacking his girlfriend with a martial arts weapon yesterday morning.Police said that at 1 a.m. the suspect found his 26-year-old girlfriend hanging with some "drug dealers" at Nanakuli Beach, across from 87-1550 Farrington Highway. The suspect allegedly hit the victim on the chin with a pair of nunchaku.
Police said the suspect was then attacked by two dogs belonging to an unknown male at the scene. Police arrived later and arrested the suspect for second-degree assault. Though the suspect was treated and released for dog bites, the victim refused treatment for her chin.
WINDWARD OAHU
Woman allegedly robs, kidnaps acquaintance
Honolulu police arrested a 48-year-old woman for allegedly robbing and kidnapping a 24-year-old female in Kailua last week.Police said the women know each other and that the suspect accused the victim of theft on Saturday. At some point, police said, the suspect drove the victim to a secluded area, punched her, then tied her up and stole some items from her.
Police said the suspect left the area and that the victim was able to escape and inform police.
HONOLULU
CrimeStoppers effort catches wanted man
Honolulu police and the state sheriffs want to thank the community for information that led to the arrest of Randall "Squeaky" Wallace yesterday.CrimeStoppers put out a news release stating that Wallace was wanted on outstanding parole revocation and traffic warrants. He was also wanted for questioning in regards to a robbery investigation.
CrimeStoppers officials want to remind the public that they will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that results in the arrest of a wanted person or the solving of any cases reported to CrimeStoppers Honolulu Inc. All calls are confidential.
Couch found on fire in apartment stairwell
Honolulu fire officials are investigating how a couch stored in the 15th floor of a Makiki apartment building stairwell caught on fire yesterday afternoon.Firefighters were called to the building at 1456 Thurston Ave. after reports of smoke billowing out of a 15th-story apartment unit. When firefighters got to the scene, however, they discovered that what was burning was a couch that someone had stored in the stairwell and was later planning to dispose of.
Firefighters got the couch fire under control 15 minutes later. Besides the couch, fire investigators said two bicycles were also damaged during the blaze. Total property damage is estimated at $3,000.
Man arrested for sexual assault at Dave & Buster's
Police arrested a 26-year-old Waikiki man last night for allegedly sexually assaulting a 23-year-old woman Sunday night in the men’s restroom at Dave & Buster’s.The woman told police she was with friends when she met the man, who allegedly forced her into the restroom and assaulted her at about 10:30 p.m.
The suspect, a Waikiki man, was arrested 7:45 p.m. yesterday for first-degree sexual assault and third-degree promoting detrimental drugs.
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