Expect H-1 lane closures Sunday

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Sunday, January 13th, 8:25 am

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)- Two left lanes will be closed on the H-1 Freeway in the westbound direction between the Pearl City/Waimalu Off-Ramp (Exit 10) and the Waipahu Off-Ramp (Exit 8B) on the following Sundays: Jan. 13 and Feb. 10.

The two left lanes will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., for continuing repairs that include concrete demolition and pouring of new concrete. This work is part of a major project to rehabilitate severely damaged portions of the H-1 Freeway Pearl City and Waimalu Viaducts.

Motorists are advised to use caution while driving through the work area and to allow for major delays. Roadwork is weather-permitting. For more information, visit www.pmcontraflow.com or call the project hotline at (808) 945-1144.

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Hawaii Meth Project Announces Winners in Statewide Teen Art Contest

Submitted by McNeil Wilson Communications

Friday, January 11th, 2013, 5:11pm

Hawaii Meth Project Announces Winners in Statewide Teen Art Contest

Artwork on Display at State Capitol and online on MethProject.org

The Hawaii Meth Project today has announced the winners of its “Take a Stand Against Meth” art contest, a statewide initiative designed to leverage the creativity and passion of Hawaii’s young people to communicate the risks associated with methamphetamine use. To compete in the contest, teens throughout the state created and entered paintings, drawings, and photographs, expressing their thoughts about Meth use and discouraging others from trying this highly addictive drug. 61 entries were created by teens from the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, and Oahu.

Winners:
– First-place––“Don’t Let Meth Control You” created by John Cabias, sophomore, Leilehua High School
– Second-place––“Down the Drain” created by Vincent Bercasio, freshmen, Pearl City High School

Second-place––“Down the Drain” created by Vincent Bercasio, freshmen, Pearl City High School

People’s Choice Award––“Life or Meth” created by Joshua Camalig, junior, Waianae High School

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Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties Hosts Free Career Night, Jan. 23

Submitted by Pang Communications, Pang Communications

Friday, January 11th, 2013, 5:09pm

Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties Hosts Free Career Night, Jan. 23

Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties’ New Agent Training Office (NATO) will host a free Career Night on Wednesday, January 23 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at its Leeward office in Aiea. Open to all real estate agents, including newly licensed agents, and those who are curious about a career in real estate. Attendees will learn how NATO provides newly licensed, or experienced agents looking to accelerate their business, the tools for a successful real estate career.

NATO is CBP’s proprietary and nationally renowned training program. It is a comprehensive, six-week training program where agents receive hands-on real estate experience both inside and outside the office. Each student is paired with an experienced sales agent or sales manager for one-on-one coaching and support. Since 2004, NATO has graduated more than 400 agents, many of whom are among CBP’s top producing agents today!

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Graham Builders hosts free "Building Your Home for Life" seminar, Jan. 19

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Thursday, January 10th, 2013, 5:24pm

Graham Builders hosts free "Building Your Home for Life" seminar, Jan. 19

WHAT: “Building Your Home for Life”TM seminar by Graham Builders

WHERE: Honolulu Country Club

1690 Ala Puumalu Street

WHEN: Saturday, January 19

9– 11 a.m.

More and more people in Hawaii are turning to large additions or plan to demolish and build new instead of purchasing a new home. But how do people get educated about this complex process and what should they watch out for?

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Hawaii Meth Project Announces Winners in Statewide Teen Art Contest

Submitted by McNeil Wilson Communications

Thursday, January 10th, 2013, 5:13pm

Artwork on Display at State Capitol and online on MethProject.org

HONOLULU––January 10, 2013––The Hawaii Meth Project today has announced the winners of its “Take a Stand Against Meth” art contest, a statewide initiative designed to leverage the creativity and passion of Hawaii’s young people to communicate the risks associated with methamphetamine use. To compete in the contest, teens throughout the state created and entered paintings, drawings, and photographs, expressing their thoughts about Meth use and discouraging others from trying this highly addictive drug. 61 entries were created by teens from the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui, and Oahu.

Winners:

Josh Camalig, People's Choice Award Winner

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Man arrested wandering school campus with deadly weapon

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Wednesday, January 9th, 5:08 am

PEARL CITY, OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow) -- Honolulu police arrested a 52-year-old man Tuesday morning who they say was wandering the campus of Highlands Middle School with a deadly weapon.

Police describe the weapon as Shuriken (throwing spike).

A witness called police around 11:05 a.m. after the man was spotted on campus.

The suspect was located and placed under arrest for the offense of Deadly Weapons Prohibited and possession of illegal narcotics.

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Aiea Library will Offer Preschool Storytime In Winter 2013

Submitted by Rachel Wagenman on Tuesday, January 8th, 5:59 pm

The following information is provided by the Hawaii State Public Library System:

Aiea Library will offer Preschool Storytime Starting January 16.
Aiea Public Library will offer Preschool Storytime in winter 2012 on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. The storytime program is free and will be conducted in the Meeting Room.
Preschool Storytime will be offered from January 16 through March 6. Children ages 3 through 5 are invited to hear stories, learn fingerplays and rhymes, and make a simple craft. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Contact the Library two weeks in advance if a sign language interpreter or other special accomodation is needed.
Aiea Public Library is located at 99-143 Moanalua Road. For more information, please call the Library at 483-7333.

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