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Wind causes power outage in Hawaii Kai, delays fix

HAWAII KAI, OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow)- Approximately 4,300 customers in East Honolulu were without power for four-and-a-half hours Sunday.

Hawaiian Electric Company said the power went out around 8:30 a.m. Electricity was restored shortly before 1 p.m. HECO said the exact cause of the outage was still under investigation, but was wind-related.

An area stretching from Kalani High School into Kalama Valley and parts of Waimanalo were affected by the outage, which included the Hawaii Kai Town Center and Koko Marina Shopping Center.

Emergency Medical Services says Hanauma Bay was also affected by the outage and would remain closed for the rest of the day.

Some residents used the time to head outdoors.

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Mystery drum washes up on Makapuu beach

MAKAPUU, OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow)- Coast Guard investigators and a state hazardous materials crew responded to a report of a 55-gallon mystery drum on Makapuu Beach, Wednesday.

The drum had no markings and was full of an unknown material.

The Fire Department removed the drum from the water onto the beach, where it was marked with caution tape.  

Contractors successfully removed the drum from the beach after determining that it was full of marine diesel fuel.  No responsible party has been identified at this time. There were no signs of pollution to the surrounding area.

"This successful mystery drum recovery highlights our effective partnerships with the State of Hawaii and Honolulu County emergency responders," said Lt. Kevin Cooper, assistant division chief of the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Incident Management Division. "At the end of the day, 55 gallons of diesel fuel was prevented from spilling onto Hawaiian lands or into Hawaiian waters."

Vandals hit Hawaii Kai heiau

HAWAII KAI, OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow)- Hawea Heiau and Keawawa Wetland sit at the base of Kaluanui Ridge in Hawaii Kai. Caretakers call it a cultural library.

"When you say Hawaii Kai, that's a history that goes back maybe 60 years. But when you say Maunalua, you're actually talking about a thousand-year history," said Ann Marie Kirk of Livable Hawaii Kai Hui.

On Sunday, someone trespassed and tagged the boundary shielding the site. Kirk found the damage yesterday.

"It's the same as going into a church. That's what this is for us, a church," she said.

The hui watches over and manicures the property. In September it put up a chain link fence to keep trespassers out. The battle has been going on for months. Vandals even painted over petroglyphs.

"It brought many of us to tears because we've lost that history," Kirk said. "It's under some kind of orange spray paint."

Local community groups can make their voices heard through Awareness Powered by Volta

Local community groups can make their voices heard through Awareness Powered by Volta

HONOLULUwww.VoltaCharging.com – Volta Industries (Volta) today announced its new program, Awareness Powered by Volta, a community service outreach program specifically designed to help non-profit and community groups with building awareness by providing them free advertising space worth $3,900 on Volta’s electric vehicle (EV) charging station kiosks.

Interested non-profits and community groups are encouraged to apply by February 22. Volta will choose three semi-finalists, and the public will choose the winning group to receive three months of free advertising at a Volta’s EV charging station valued at $3,000. Meanwhile the runner-up will receive one-month of free advertising valued at $900.

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Man critically injured after car crashes into Kahala coconut tree

KAHALA, OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow)- Honolulu police shut down Kahala Avenue for several hours early Sunday morning after a car crashed into a coconut tree.

The crash left a 29-year-old man in critical condition. Two other men, ages 28 and 44, were taken by ambulance in serious condition.

Police shut down Kahala Avenue between Hunakai Street and Koloa Street from 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. while they conducted their investigation. No word if drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

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Art Explorium announces grand opening

Art Explorium announces grand opening

Information courtesy of Art Explorium:

 

Honolulu, HI, [February 5, 2013] – Art Explorium, a new art non-profit organization for children, announces its Grand Opening Celebration on Friday, February 15, 2013 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at 1142 Koko Head Avenue in Kaimuki. The public is invited to stop by to visit our studio, add their personal touch to our community art project, and take a picture in our silly photo booth. This event is free and open to all ages. Art Explorium’s Grand Opening also coincides with Third Fridays Kaimuki (www.thirdfridayskaimuki.com), a monthly event celebrating the food, music, art and fun of the Kaimuki community.

Baby Boot Camp Honolulu comes to Koko Marina Center

Baby Boot Camp Honolulu comes to Koko Marina Center

East Oahu mommies looking for a way to meet other moms while working out can make a date right in their own neighborhood. Koko Marina Center is now hosting Mom/Baby fitness classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 am to 9:20 am. The work out starts in the Marina Courtyard (next to Assaggio) with a walk / jog and continues with circuit training outside of the center. All classes combine Prenatal, Level 1 & Level 2 formats with exercises modified to your specific level. The first class is free and thereafter classes can be purchased per class or monthly at discounted prices. Other work out locations are also available.