Concerns about restroom access HONOLULU (AP) — It can be difficult to find a clean public restroom in Waikiki. ADVERTISING Policies aimed at managing Waikiki’s homeless and crime have made it difficult to access restrooms that aren’t shuttered, broken or
Concerns about restroom access
HONOLULU (AP) — It can be difficult to find a clean public restroom in Waikiki.
Policies aimed at managing Waikiki’s homeless and crime have made it difficult to access restrooms that aren’t shuttered, broken or dirty.
The state last month began limiting public use at the four restrooms at Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. State officials say the harbor restrooms are closed overnight because homeless people were camping in them. The restroom at a Waikiki beach area known as Queen’s Surf is the only one of five city public restrooms that is open all the time.
The Hilton Hawaiian Village resort doesn’t mark a public bathroom on a beach access road and limits the times it’s open. Residents say the condition of bathrooms hurts Waikiki’s image.
Woman indicted in $600K theft
HONOLULU (AP) — An Oahu grand jury indictment alleges a woman befriended an elderly victim, sold her house and stole more than $600,000.
Forty-three-year-old Susan Chin of Hawaii Kai is charged with theft, criminal attempted theft and money laundering.
According to the indictment, Chin allegedly befriended an 85-year-old woman and convinced her to give Chin power of attorney. Chin allegedly sold the woman’s house for $639,000 and deposited most of the money into accounts Chin shared with her children and mother. Only $100,000 went into a joint account shared by Chin and the woman.
The indictment also alleges Chin surrendered the victim’s annuity and kept $33,000, then later tried to obtain two more worth about $130,000.
Honolulu top place for youth
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu is being recognized as one of the 100 best communities for young people.
Mayor Peter Carlisle will be presented an award on behalf of the city on Thursday, recognizing the distinction by the America’s Promise Alliance.
The competition recognizes communities across the country that focus on reducing high school dropout rates and creating brighter futures for young people.
Hawaii leads nation in health
HONOLULU (AP) — For the third year in a row, Hawaii leads the nation for health and well-being.
That’s according to a major survey of 353,000 Americans nationwide. Hawaii tops the 2011 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index with an overall score of 70.2 out of a possible 100. That’s down slightly from 71 the year prior.
The state also gets high marks in areas such as happiness and exercise habits. But the state’s biggest weakness is in the workplace. Only 51 percent reported they feel like they are partners with their boss. Lead index researcher Daniel Witters says workers in Hawaii are more bossed around than they are in other states.
