The following information is provided by Celise Nakakura:

Koko Head Elementary School invites parents of incoming 2012-2013 Kindergarteners, prospective parents, as well as parents considering a  request for a Geographic Exception (GE) to join us for an informational "Talk Story" with Principal Jeffrey Shitaoka.

The event will be on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am in the school library.

Information about  school achievements and a tour of the Kindergarten classes will be provided.

Light refreshments to be served.  If you would like to attend, please respond via email by January 25, 2012 to kokohead.pcnc@gmail.com

Board of Water Supply crews repaired a broken water pipe in Hawaii Kai.

The 12-inch main on  Keahole Street cut off water to the Tesoro Gas Station.

Two right lanes on the mauka-bound side of the street were closed, but were later reopened.

The following information is provided by the City & County of Honolulu:

A portion of the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve will be closed to the public on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 while hazard mitigation work is conducted. 

Rocks and debris that could become loose and roll down a steep slope near the preserve's third comfort station will be removed.

Work will begin while the preserve is closed on Tuesday, January 3, as previously scheduled. The area from the third comfort station to the ewa side of the preserve will be closed until the work is completed on Wednesday. The rest of the preserve will be open as usual.