Subaru Hawaii launches Tools for Schools Program
Subaru Hawaii recently launched its Tools for Schools program in support of local educators and students across the state as part of its Subaru Hawaii Love Promise focused on education.
Educators are invited to stop by any Subaru Hawaii dealership and show their educator ID badge to pick up complimentary supplies they may need. Tools for Schools kiosks can be found at all dealerships and have been stocked with school supplies donated by Subaru Hawaii team members, customers, and the community.
“Our teachers and educators have been working tirelessly to adjust their curriculum and ensure our keiki receive the best educational experience during these times,” said Peter Dames, executive vice president, Subaru Hawaii and Servco Pacific Inc. “With students beginning to go back to school, we wanted to find a way to support our community and help to lessen the financial burden for both educators and students.”
Customers and community members are encouraged to help keep the Tools for Schools kiosks filled. Donations can be dropped off at any Subaru Hawaii dealership or purchased online through Subaru Hawaii’s Amazon wish list: https://a.co/h5Tfm04
For more information, visit subaruhawaii.com/toolsforschools.
Police urge vigilance during holidays
Although the COVID-19 pandemic will impact shopping and other holiday events, consumers must still remain vigilant of their surroundings and activities.
The Hawaii Police Department on Wednesday advised shoppers against leaving handbags or purses unattended in shopping carts, as being distracted for only a few seconds can provide thieves an opportunity to steal a handbag or purse and its contents. Instead, shoppers should maintain them on their person, with the strap placed over their shoulder, and bag positioned on the opposing side with the enclosures zippered or snapped closed.
This also applies when shoppers are transferring items from their shopping cart to their vehicle, police said. If you plan to do more shopping, it is a good practice to conceal your purchases in your vehicle so it doesn’t draw the attention to would-be thieves.
While writing a check for payment, make an effort to conceal your check while writing as it has your account information printed on it.
Police also recommend that while using an ATM to withdraw money or making deposits, make sure you are able to conceal your entering of your PIN (personal identification number), as well as using your body to conceal your screen activities. Additionally, do not display your cash, but instead immediately place it in your bag, wallet, or pocket prior to leaving the ATM. Many ATMs have mirrors that allow users to see individuals behind them and it’s suggested that you use them while using the ATM.
Make sure you always secure your vehicle, do not leave valuables in your vehicle, and whenever possible, park in well-lit areas. And, always be aware of your surroundings.
If you witness suspicious activity or may have been a victim of theft or fraud, report it immediately by calling the Hawaii Police Department’s nonemergency line at (808) 935-3311.
HVNP announces December flight operations
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will conduct a range of flight operations during December.
Today, flights will take place between 7 and 10 a.m. for petrel monitoring on Mauna Loa from Kilauea to 9,000 feet elevation.
On Tuesday, between 8 a.m. and noon, flights will be conducted to survey for rapid ohia death in the Kahuku Unit between 2,000 feet and 4,000 feet elevation. Also Tuesday, flights will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for backcountry trail maintenance along the Ka‘u Desert Trail between Hilina Pali Lookout and Pepeiao.
On Dec. 10, between 10 a.m. and noon, flights will take place to survey for rapid ohia death in the Thurston Special Ecological Area between 3,000 feet and 4,000 feet elevation.
Between 8 a.m. and noon on Dec. 15, flights will take place for invasive fountain grass surveys and control along from the Ka‘u park boundary to Keauhou Trail, from sea level to 4,000 feet elevation.
In addition, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory may conduct flight operations over Kilauea and Mauna Loa to assess volcanic activity and maintain instrumentation.
Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.
The National Park Service said that management of the park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources, and to maintain backcountry facilities.