The Maui News - The “Hawaii Counts” census van will visit Maui communities this week to promote the 2010 U.S. census. The van will offer giveaways of census promotional items, informational displays and a mini replica of the “Portrait of America” display that is touring the country.
The van’s first stop was a kickoff event with Mayor Charmaine Tavares on Monday at the Kalana O Maui building, where she signed a proclamation recognizing March as “2010 Census Month.” Tavares noted that census results are used by the federal government to determine how to distribute more than $400 million in funding to the states and can help determine where facilities like schools, roads and public transportation are located. “We need everyone, no matter where you live in our county, to participate,” she said.
Questionnaires for the 2010 census are now being delivered to homes without mailboxes. Mailing of the forms will begin March 15, and residents are asked to send back the questionnaires by Census Day, April 1. Census takers will begin going door to door in early April to assist residents who did not mail back their forms. The census van previously toured Moloka‘i and will be visiting sites around Maui through March 15.
2 die in vehicle collision.
Monday March 15th, 2010
2 women were killed on King Street in Honolulu at the cross of Isenberg street Sunday March 14, 2010 when a blue Camry collided with their Jeep around 2pm. The driver of the Jeep, identified as Victoria Schneider, 28, died of her injuries at the scene. Callindra Drogan, 21, a passenger in the Jeep also died at the scene.
The driver of the Camry has been identified as Robert Williams, 34 of Santa Barbara CA was not injured. Police are charging Williams with manslaughter and wreckless endangerment.
Police say alcohol was not involved. The investigation continues.
Minor traffic accidents also kept Honolulu police busy last week. There were 27 accidents causing damage to cars, including eight hit and runs, while nine people were hurt in vehicle accidents.
Also, four drivers were arrested in the area on charges of drinking and driving.
By: Victoria Manning
Honolulu Online Press
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