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HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii is preparing to involve more parents in their children’s educations in a more meaningful way.
The state Department of Education’s family support educational specialist, Gordon Miyamoto, says the department is acting on the recommendations of a task force that put together a report for the Legislature.
The task force says the department should improve communication between families and schools and measure what happens when parents engage more with their child’s education.
Miyamoto said several promising models are being tested in communities statewide. He says the department will see whether any of those models could be replicated in other communities. Research shows students are more likely to succeed if their parents take an active role in their education.
KHON parent selling stations
HONOLULU (AP) — The parent company of Honolulu television station KHON is selling its local broadcast group.
New Vision Television said in a news release Monday it’s selling 17 stations in eight television markets to LIN Television Corp. for $330 million and the assumption of some debt. KHON is included in the deal. The company says the agreement is subject to regulatory approvals. New Vision expects the acquisition to close before the end of the year.
LIN Television is a subsidiary of LIN TV, a publicly traded company also known as LIN Media. It operates or services 32 network affiliates, more than 50 television and niche web sites, and mobile products.
Most-visited beaches eroding
HONOLULU (AP) — Federal officials say most beaches on Hawaii’s most visited islands are disappearing.
The U.S. Geological Survey said in a study released Monday that 70 percent of beaches on Maui, Kauai and Oahu are going through long-term erosion.
The study says 85 percent of beaches are eroding on Maui, while more than 70 percent are eroding on Kauai. The study says 60 percent of Oahu’s beaches are eroding.
The study’s lead author says he hopes the study will help guide developers and local officials as they consider development along the shoreline. Chip Fletcher of the University of Hawaii says the study looked at more than 12,000 locations.
Beaches are the top attraction for more than 7 million Hawaii visitors each year. Tourists spent $12.6 billion in the state last year.
Honolulu crews to put sewage pipe back under water
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu crews are getting to work resubmerging a sewer pipe that floated to the surface of the Ala Wai Canal in Waikiki.
The city says an air bubble lifted one section of a 5,000 foot-long pipe. Pedestrians on the Kalakaua Avenue bridge have a clear view of the pipe sticking out of the water.
The city says the pipe isn’t leaking and isn’t a health risk.
In-house crews and contractors will work Monday to put the pipe back under water.
The pipe was used after a 2006 sewer main break. Only a small amount of sewage goes through this bypass pipe.
Honolulu reopens Fort Street satellite city hall
HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu has finished renovating its satellite city hall on Fort Street Mall.
It had been closed for two months while city workers installed a new counter, cabinets, new security cameras and additional lightning.
The city says the work was done by employees and this saved money for taxpayers.
Mayor Peter Carlisle, satellite city hall staff, and the glee club of the Royal Hawaiian Band will reopen the new facility on Monday.
