44 homeless campers warned HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu has warned 44 homeless campers they must remove their belongings from public spaces or have them hauled away. ADVERTISING City officials on Monday issued citations at Pawaa In-Ha Park, Moiliili Field, and
44 homeless campers warned
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu has warned 44 homeless campers they must remove their belongings from public spaces or have them hauled away.
City officials on Monday issued citations at Pawaa In-Ha Park, Moiliili Field, and Old Stadium Park while enforcing a new city ordinance barring people from storing personal property in public places.
The city tagged tents, luggage and other items belonging to homeless people. It was the first large-scale application of the law, which took effect late last year.
City officials told the homeless campers that shelter space was available. They handed out cards listing social services agencies and phone numbers.
Marines honored for saving man
KANEOHE BAY, Oahu (AP) — Two Hawaii-based Marines have been recognized for saving a drowning Marine at Pyramid Rock Beach in Kaneohe Bay two years ago.
Gunnery Sgt. Lawrence Bostic and Capt. Robert A. Christian were each presented with a Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Friday.
The medal is the highest decoration for noncombat heroism awarded to Marines and sailors. Both Marines are members of the 3rd Marine Regiment.
Osaka flights are upgraded
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaiian Airlines is making an aircraft upgrade for nonstop flights between Osaka and Honolulu.
Six months after launching service between the two cities, the airline announced in a statement Tuesday it will convert to a bigger, new Airbus A330.
The 294-seat aircraft will mean the addition of nearly 11,000 seats each year to the Osaka-Honolulu route. The larger Airbus will be introduced April 21.
Airline CEO Mark Dunkerley says the enhanced aircraft will help meet a growing demand and improve the travel experience.
Vets’ cemetery may be expanded
MAKAWAO, Maui (AP) — Hawaii’s head of veterans affairs wants to expand Makawao Veterans Cemetery because it’s expected to reach capacity soon.
Ronald P. Han Jr. said he wants to make sure World War II veterans now in their 80s and 90s go to their final resting place with honor and dignity.
Han, the director of the state Office of Veterans Services, says the 7-acre Makawao cemetery is his priority and he wants to make sure the project gets some momentum.
The state Legislature last year appropriated $5 million to buy 10 acres of an adjoining property for the expansion. The funds will also pay for planning and development.
Han says the cemetery’s in-ground burial sites could run out in one-and-a-half to two years.
