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Jellyfish warning on until tomorrow
The city's Ocean Safety Division has issued a box jellyfish advisory for today and tomorrow.Near-shore waters most commonly affected by the monthly influx of box jellyfish are Waikiki Beach and Hanauma and Pokai bays, lifeguards said.
The influx, which peaks about 10 days after a full moon, is expected to subside by Tuesday. Those who are allergic to the box jellyfish's sting are warned to stay out of the water until the advisory is lifted.
For more information, call the Ocean Safety division's 24-hour hotline at 922-3888, extension 51.
WELCOME TO LAIE
Kupuna "Ahi" Roland Logan led a group of the original Hawaiians of Laie for a traditional welcoming yesterday at Hukilau Beach in Laie, sharing the historical origins of the town during Laie Days. The event celebrated the 200th anniversary of the area's settlement by 112 Hawaiian families.
Three-year-old Tanner Smith of Laie got serious about his malasada at the Laie Days Summer Jam at the Laie Shopping Center on Friday.
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By Star-Bulletin staffNEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Maui man dies after car crash in Kahului
A Maui man died and four people were hospitalized after a two-car accident in Kahului early yesterday morning.The victim was identified as William Inocencio, a front-seat passenger in a red 1992 Honda sedan that was broad-sided by a tan 1995 Chevrolet multipurpose vehicle at 2:10 a.m. yesterday.
The Honda was turning left from Puunene Avenue onto West Papa Avenue when it was struck by the Chevrolet, which was headed toward Kihei, police said.
The driver and another passenger in the Honda were taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center, where the driver was reported in serious condition and the passenger was in critical condition.
The driver of the Chevrolet and his front-seat passenger, in critical condition, were also taken to Maui Memorial Medical Center, police said.
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Man allegedly attacks victim with knife
A 45-year-old man allegedly attacked another man with a knife and then drove a car into him yesterday morning in Waianae.The incident occurred just after 10 a.m. near Mailiili Road after the two had gotten into an argument, police said.
The suspect allegedly attacked a 41-year-old man in the driveway of a home. Police said the victim defended himself with a piece of lumber.
Both men were airlifted to the Queen's Medical Center in serious condition.
12-year-old makes it out of trail on his own
A 12-year-old boy who became separated from his father while hunting near the Aiea Loop Trail walked out on his own after a two-hour search by helicopter and on foot.Fire Capt. Gary Harbottle said the Waianae boy emerged from the trail uninjured at about 6:41 p.m. A search was launched at about 4:50 p.m. after the boy's father called 911.
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