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Ron Mizutani to join Communications Pacific as Senior VP

Ron Mizutani to join Communications Pacific as Senior VP

The following information is provided by Communications Pacific:

HONOLULU – Television newsman Ron Mizutani, longtime anchor of KHON2 News at 5, will be joining Communications Pacific (CommPac) as senior vice president. Scheduled to start at CommPac on June 1, Mizutani will be principally involved in the community building work for which CommPac has established a strong reputation over the past 15 years.

“Ron brings so many assets to CommPac that it’s hard to list them all,” said Kitty Lagareta, CommPac CEO. “He is a team builder, a team player and a seasoned communicator. He has a gift for connecting with people, and he has in fact done so with a broad range of individuals, at all levels, throughout Hawaii. He is a leader, and he will bring tremendous knowledge and experience to our firm and our clients.”

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Tree falls on Nimitz Highway

Tree falls on Nimitz Highway

A tree reportedly fell down on Nimitz Highway Wednesday morning.

It happened near Waiakamilo Road.

No injuries were reported.

Health officials say TB testing at HPU can wait until after Spring Break

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Pacific University students and faculty who may have been exposed to tuberculosis won't be tested by state health officials until April, after they return from Spring Break.

If they're infected with the bug, is there a chance they could spread it to others in the meantime?

HPU students can't help but wonder who among them has been exposed to the tuberculosis bug.

"I think it's a concern always when something like that is discussed and could be on campus," Tim Lussier, HPU student body president, said.

A student who attended Kapiolani Community College last fall and HPU this semester is now being treated for the disease. But state health officials will not conduct HPU's testing until after spring break.

"If I was an HPU student, I'd want a good answer to this question. I'd be nervous about having to wait a week-and-a-half," Richard Brostrom, MD, state Tuberculosis Branch chief, said.

HPD launches site to report certain crimes

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Police Department has started an online reporting system for certain non-criminal cases.

This includes reporting lost property or requesting to have an officer check on your home while you are away on vacation.

Police say the site is convenient and will help keep more officers out on the street.

The site however, isn't meant to replace 9-1-1, which you should use if you see any crime happening now. Click HERE for a link to the HPD site.

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Police make new plea to solve severed fingers case

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police said the six fingers found in a trash bin at the Kukui Gardens housing complex in February belong to a little girl. That's all they have to go on and it isn't much. In the week since cops made a plea to help identify the child, CrimeStoppers has received no tips.

"Somebody is missing a two-year-old somewhere," Sgt. Kim Buffett said. "To have no calls is really disheartening. It's a young child. And we know nothing."

Carol Anzai patrols Kukui Gardens with the neighborhood watch. She said parents are especially worried, since they see slow progress in solving the case.

"They won't let their children go out alone. Sometimes you let your kids go out and play in the front, and you're inside. That's not happening right now," she said.

White Knight Party

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The White Knight Party is a fundraising event for Tau Dance Theatre! There will be live music, dance performances, a silent auction and an art show! The event is Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 6:00pm to 11:30pm at The Venue. There's a $10 suggested donation at the door and if you wear white you could win a surprise door prize!

Tau Dance Theatre is a non-profit organization and Hawaii's critically acclaimed professional dance company. It is dedicated to perpetuate traditional Hawaiian art forms while setting new and unique dance standards by blending Pacific and Asian themes with Western contemporary theatrical disciplines. Since 1992, Tau Dance Theatre has successfully provided educational outreach performing arts activities to local, national and international institutions.

Origami Workshop will be Offered at Hawaii State Library

Origami Workshop will be Offered at Hawaii State Library

Scott Macri of the Hawaii Origami Club will offer a free “Origami Workshop” at the Hawaii State Library on Saturday, March 31 from noon to 1 p.m. in the First Floor Reading Room.

The workshop will include: folding lessons for beginner and intermediate participants; discussion and sharing about all genres of origami; and an opportunity to see origami models, specialty books, and unique kinds of paper.  Folding paper will be provided and participants can take home their origami creations.  

This workshop is suitable for ages 5 and older.  All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.