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Attend a Modular Origami Workshop at Kaimuki Library on December 9

Attend a Modular Origami Workshop at Kaimuki Library on December 9

A Modular Origami Workshop will be presented at Kaimuki Public Library on Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m.

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Kapahulu Medical Building Holds Community Health Fair to Promote Health Screening and Healthy Living

 

Honolulu – Just in time for all of those New Year’s resolutions to live healthier, the Kapahulu Medical Building today hosted members of the public for a health fair to promote proactive health screenings and raise public awareness of the resources that are available in the Kapahulu and Kaimuki community.

The free event, sponsored by Hawaii Advanced Imaging Institute, attracted attendees interested in complimentary cholesterol screenings and information on other types of screenings, including diagnostic medical imaging, sk

Hanauma Bay to close for roadwork

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)- Oahu's popular Hanauma Bay will be closed to the public for two additional days so the parking lot can be resurfaced.

The area is usually closed on Tuesdays, but during the roadwork it will also be closed on Wednesday December 5, and Thursday December 6.

The beach and all scenic lookout areas will not be accessible again to the public until Friday, December 7.

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Celebrate This Holiday Season at Hawaii's Public Libraries

Celebrate This Holiday Season at Hawaii's Public Libraries

The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) will offer something for everyone during the upcoming 2012 Holiday Season – free programs and events statewide - ranging from special Holiday-themed Storytimes, “Swinging on a Star,” Christmas Concerts featuring the Kapolei Chorale, Honolulu Handbell Ensemble, Spring Wind Quintet, Sandra Wong String Studio, and others, Christmas Ideas demonstration and Furoshiki workshop, to visits with Santa Claus and the Grinch. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Contact the hosting library as soon as possible for more information or if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed. Here is a sampling of programs and events in chronological order:

“Allantown Display” – December 1 – 31 at Hawaii State Library (First Floor Reading Room during normal library hours; ph.

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Thousands expected at 'Festival of Lights' Christmas boat parade

HAWAII KAI, OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow)- Light up your holiday season with the 16th Annual "Festival of Lights" Christmas Boat Parade Saturday, December 15 at Hawaii Kai Towne Center from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Center's magical evening of holiday entertainment, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, includes performances by Hawaii's Own Liberty Belles and Maunalua. The first 1000 attendees will receive a complimentary Blinky Light Pin. Then at 6:00 p.m., guests will enjoy the main spectacle: Watching the boats, elaborately decorated with lights, parade through the beautiful Hawaii Kai Marina waterway.

The timeline:

4:30pm- Hawaii's Own Liberty Belles

5:00pm- Concert featuring the award-winning Maunalua

6:10pm- "Festival of Lights" Christmas Boat Parade

Related link: Complete list of holiday parades on Oahu

Siren testing to continue on Tuesday

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)-

State Civil Defense officials will conduct siren maintenance testing at several locations on Oahu on Tuesday, November 27, 2012.

Siren testing will take place at the following locations:

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:

•           Diamond Head Light House
•           Kapahulu Library
•           Dole Street
•           Kewalo Basin
•           Makiki District Park

Gunfire triggers high-speed chase through Honolulu

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)- Kalanianaole highway between the Halona Point Blowhole and Hanauma Bay was briefly closed Thanksgiving afternoon following a high-speed chase through Honolulu.

Military spokesperson Dennis Drake says the incident started at 12:30 p.m. with a spouse at Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR) calling to report her husband firing shots at a residence.

As military police arrived, the husband drove off and a pursuit began. Honolulu police joined the pursuit that started on Moanalua freeway then onto the H1 and finally Kalanianaole Highway.

The pursuit ended near Lanai lookout, authorties say the suspect did have a weapon when he was taken into custody.

There is no confirmation that he fired a shot during the chase.

Four military police vehicles and an unknown number of HPD vehicles we involved in the pursuit.

Police say he hit a military police vehicle and a PT Cruiser that was parked at Lanai lookout.