Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) – Like the rest of the nation, it will take a while for island life to return to normal in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the East Coast. The Department of Education on Wednesday
Associated Press
HONOLULU (AP) – Like the rest of the nation, it will take a while for island life to return to normal in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the East Coast.
The Department of Education on Wednesday canceled all public school co-curricular activities from Thursday through Sunday. The cancellations included all athletic events, including football, volleyball and cross-country.
Schools Superintendent Paul LeMahieu said it is a time to reflect upon “the horrific events” of the week and to come to grips with the enormity of the tragedy.
Due to continuing flight restrictions, the DOE has postponed job fairs and interviews scheduled for this weekend for special education applicants.
All public schools, with the exception of those on Army bases, will be open to students Thursday. Classes for students at Hale Kula, Solomon, Shafter and Wheeler elementary schools and Wheeler Intermediate were expected to resume Friday, DOE spokesman Greg Knudsen said.
The USS Missouri Memorial Association announced the Battleship Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor’s Ford Island will remain closed to the public until further notice.
All military and civilian employees were to report to duty Thursday at Army installations in Hawaii. Only mission essential personnel were required to report Tuesday and Wednesday.
Military and civilian personnel at Navy facilities throughout Hawaii were ordered to report on staggered shifts.
Continuing air traffic restrictions led the state Department of Land and Natural Resources to cancel a public workshop scheduled for Thursday evening on the Big Island. The meeting to reevaluate the Hilo Bay thrill craft zone will be rescheduled at a later date.
The Hawaii Business Top 250 luncheon, scheduled for Thursday in Waikiki, was canceled. The annual luncheon recognizes the top 250 business in Hawaii based on the previous year’s revenues.
The Hawaii Bankers Association announced the creation of The September 11th Fund, which will help victims of the attacks and their families. The industry association for Hawaii’s financial institutions said donations can be made at all banks in the state.
