Honolulu Star-Bulletin News - Briefs /2005/08/04/

New agreement stalls cancer center plans

The planning process for the University of Hawaii's Hawaii Cancer Research Center and clinic in Kakaako has stalled a fifth time.

The Hawaii Community Development Authority, the state's Kakaako waterfront governing body, entered into a new agreement yesterday with UH, granting it continued exclusive negotiations for the cancer center site.

"It's like an option," said Daniel Dinnell, HCDA executive director. "We won't talk with anyone but the University of Hawaii about this land."

The new agreement grants UH an extended option with conditions. By Sept. 30, UH must come up with a permanent parking plan, as well as the financial means, for the cancer center and medical school. UH also must select a developer for Phase II of the medical school and pay all common area maintenance invoices by the same date.

As part of the agreement, UH also has agreed to vacate the Pacific Biosciences Research Center no later than Dec. 31, 2006.

Roadwork to close Moanalua Freeway

The state Department of Transportation will close the westbound lanes of Moanalua Freeway between the Likelike Highway offramp and Ola Lane from 10 p.m. tomorrow to 4:30 a.m. Friday.

The state is finishing re-striping work on the road. The work was scheduled for Tuesday but was canceled due to rainy weather.

Westbound traffic will be routed through the Middle Street/Airport offramps. The Likelike onramp to the H-1 freeway will be closed.

Taking Notice

» The Coca-Cola Bottlers Association Foundation awarded $10,000 to the J. Walter Cameron Center in Maui, which supports 15 nonprofit agencies under its roof. Maui Soda & Ice works has been a member of the Coca-Cola Bottlers since 1948.

» Koolau Baptist Academy has received $50,000 from the Sam and Mary Castle Foundation for the second phase of the construction of a new two-story elementary building and multipurpose building.

» Marriott Hotels & Resorts donated $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity toward the construction of four homes on Hawaiian Homes land in Kula, Maui. About 70 Marriott employees also provided volunteer labor on the 1,100 square-foot home of the Edwin and Esther Naeole family of Pukalani. The Naeoles also received furniture, a washer/dryer set, and a home computer from Maui Marriott and Ocean Club and Paradise Furniture.

» The Schuler Family Foundation gave $5,000 to the American Cancer Society to support its Childhood Cancer Programs.

» The Hawaii Pacific Federal Credit Union collected food and $275 in donations during the Hawaii Foodbank's 16th Annual Statewide Drive in March. The credit union also coordinated the drive for the fourth year.

» Aloha Harvest, a nonprofit organization that collects donations of perishable food to distribute to Oahu's needy, has received $12,100 and food from SunGard SCT, a national software company. Aloha Harvest also was awarded $60,000 by the First Hawaiian Foundation over a three-year period.

"Taking Notice" also runs on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Police, Fire, Courts

By Star-Bulletin staff

HONOLULU

Driver held after crash of stolen car

Police arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday after he allegedly crashed a stolen car into a fence at Pali Highway and North Vineyard Boulevard.

Police said an officer tried to stop the suspect earlier for a traffic offense, but he drove away recklessly down several streets until he lost control and crashed. He then fled on foot, but was caught about 3:50 a.m. on Bishop Street, police said.

Police arrested him for investigation of auto theft, reckless driving, fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle collision and running a red light.

Rental car damaged in domestic spat

Police arrested a 26-year-old man Tuesday night after he allegedly damaged a rental car belonging to his girlfriend's friend.

The suspect and his girlfriend got into an argument regarding their relationship at 8:15 p.m. when he picked up an object and began damaging a vehicle, police said.

The suspect then fled on foot but was arrested on Keeaumoku Street for investigation of second-degree criminal property damage.

Stabbing with scissors alleged at workplace

A man allegedly stabbed a co-worker with a pair of scissors Tuesday as part of a series of attacks on the victim.

Police said the suspect, 28, and the victim, a 24-year-old man, got into an argument at their Kalihi workplace about 2:45 p.m. During the argument the suspect allegedly punched the victim, then later grabbed a pair of scissors and stabbed the victim in the face, causing a laceration on his right cheek.

Police said the suspect was restrained by other co-workers and left the area but came back later and shot at the victim with a slingshot. Police arrested the suspect for investigation of second-degree assault and then released him pending an investigation.

NORTH SHORE

Police say man tried to run over officer

Police arrested a 28-year- old man Monday after he allegedly tried to run over an officer with a stolen vehicle in Haleiwa.

Police said Beach Task Force units saw the suspect acting suspiciously near parked and unattended cars. Police checked the vehicle he was driving and found that it had been reported stolen.

Police said that as officers closed in, the suspect tried to escape by speeding directly at a plainclothes officer. The officer jumped out of the way, police said. Police later caught the suspect and also arrested him for investigation of attempted murder of a police officer and four auto theft cases.

Teenager arrested in threat to mother

Police arrested a 14-year-old boy Tuesday after he allegedly threatened his mother.

The suspect, of a Kapiolani Boulevard address, allegedly told his mother, 39, that he would get a gun, come back and shoot her.

Police were called and arrested him for investigation of first-degree terroristic threatening.

LEEWARD OAHU

Teen held in robbery of former schoolmate

Police arrested an 18-year-old homeless man for allegedly robbing a former classmate over the weekend.

Police said the victim, a 17-year-old boy, was talking to a group of friends in Pearl City at 2:30 p.m. Sunday when the suspect confronted him and punched him in the head. The suspect then allegedly demanded the victim's gold necklace and cell phone and fled after they were given to him.

Police later found and arrested the suspect for investigation of second-degree robbery.

Police say woman crashed stolen vehicle

Police arrested a 26-year-old Waianae woman Sunday after she allegedly stole a vehicle and crashed it.

A Waianae patrol officer saw the vehicle at a gas station at 4:25 a.m. after it had been reported stolen earlier. The suspect tried to drive away but collided with another vehicle nearby.

Police arrested the suspect for investigation of auto theft before taking her to the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center where she was treated and released.