News 2008-07-11 Andanh.com

Funding hang up for Keokea beach emergency phone Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:38:18 -1000
HILO - An emergency telephone is urgently needed at Keokea Beach Park on the North Kohala coast, some residents say, but Hawaii County officials are unable to agree on a funding source.

Solar farm breaks ground with new technology Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:38:17 -1000
Amid the lava fields of North Kona, the first steps were taken in the effort to make Hawaii a leader in renewable energy sources.

Heavy rain hits South Kohala Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:38:16 -1000
Heavy rain left ponds of water on Mamalahoa Highway and Saddle Road Wednesday afternoon, Hawaii County Civil Defense reported.

DUI offenders sentenced Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:38:20 -1000
Editor's note: This log of driving under the influence convictions is a regular feature of West Hawaii Today and is compiled using Hawaii District Court and Hawaii County Police Department records.

In Brief - Big Island Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:38:19 -1000
Abuse charge dropped for Big Isle man A request by the prosecuting attorney's office to drop an abuse charge against a Big Island man was granted last month.

Pilipaa volleyball spiked in final Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:39:07 -1000
Pilipaa saw its unbeaten run end at the final hurdle Wednesday.

Big Fish List Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:56:45 -1000
With one change --yellowfin tuna-- here are the biggest fish caught on rod and reel (except opakapaka and onaga, for which we'll accept hand line catches) in West Hawaii waters for 2008 in each of 22 categories. They are listed by species, weight, angler, skipper, boat and date. The list is updated every Sunday throughout the year (copyright 2007 by Jim Rizzuto). If we have overlooked you, give us a call (885-4208) or send an e-mail (rizzuto@aloha.net).

In Brief - Business Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:37:32 -1000
Medeiros completes McDonald's training Alfred Medeiros completed the basic shift manager class from McDonald's Hawaii Restaurant in March.

Native seed bank co-op established Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:37:31 -1000
Hawaii Island's dryland forests are the most endangered dryland forests in the world and wildfires have played a large role in their demise. A partnership effort, funded by the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, is working to mitigate and reverse this loss by establishing the Native Hawaiian Seed Bank Co-operative.

Jeannette Cochrane Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:38:41 -1000
Jeannette Irma Cochrane, 65, Of Kailua-Kona, Died July 8 At Kona Community Hospital. Born June 6, 1943, In Portland, Ore, She Was A Business Owner Of We Sell Shade.

Brandon Anderson Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:38:44 -1000
Brandon Kaleo Anderson, 27, of Keaau, died July 5 in Oahu. Born April 18, 1981, in Hilo, he was employed as a construction worker.

Paul Sims Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:38:43 -1000
Paul Douglas Sims, 57, of Honaunau, died June 16 at the Kona Community Hospital. Born June 8, 1951, in Pueblo, Colo., he moved to Hawaii in 2003 and owned Sweet Spirit Farms.

Kay Onzuka Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:38:42 -1000
Kay Seto Onzuka, 85, of Hilo, died July 1 at Hilo Medical Center. Born March 19, 1923, in Waimea, Kauai, she was a retired public health nurse for the state of Hawaii and member of the Hawaii Nurses Association and RSVP.

William Revilla Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:38:45 -1000
William Douglas "Willie" Revilla, 63, of Pahoa, died June 30 at the Hilo Medical Center. Born Nov. 15, 1944, in Honolulu, he was a retired plumber, a member of the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union, Local 675, the Koa Puna Motorcycle Club and was an attendant at "Uncle's Awa Club" in Kalapana.

Harold Furtado Sr. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:38:46 -1000
Harold C. "Russian" Furtado Sr., 77, of Hilo, died July 5 at Hilo Medical Center. Born Nov. 3, 1930, in Hilo, Hawaii, he was a retired farmer, a plant superintendent for the former Excelsior Dairy, a retired employee of the Hyatt Regency Waikoloa a state track champion in the Mile Run from 1946 to 1952, a member of the Original Piopio Bears Organization and the Hilo High Viking Booster Club and UH Hilo Vulcan Booster Club.

William O'Halloran Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:38:40 -1000
William Joseph O'Halloran, 89, of Captain Cook, died July 2 at his residence. Born Sept. 28, 1918, in Detroit, he was a theatrical agent, a pilot and sea captain, member and past vice commodore at the Keauhou Yacht Club, Detroit Musicians Union and veteran of the U.S. Navy.

North Hawaii Hospital Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:37:54 -1000
Give the CEO a chance I am saddened by the recent controversy about North Hawaii Community Hospital.

Election funding Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:37:55 -1000
The fox in the henhouse? The Publicly Funded Elections debate and the Big Island's experiment with same fails to address two important long term factors:

Unsafe speeds Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:37:54 -1000
Please exercise caution Witnessing a driver run down a wandering goat and her baby at close range the other night on the upper road between Kona and Waimea was unbelievably gut wrenching, especially when the driver had to be going at least 10 mph over the 55 mph speed limit.

Gas prices Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:37:53 -1000
Bottom line profit Price of gas? Speculation? The price at "my" gas station went up three times.

We remember Mon, 26 May 2008 06:46:31 -1000
Memorial Day is a bittersweet collection of memories and experiences of our nation's history and the lives that were given in its defense, support and preservation.

Civic center bond issue is Hilo petty politics; it's not about the money Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:21:01 -1000
Hawaii County is poised to do again what it does so well and so frequently: Fail to deliver on a promise to West Hawaii. This one, the bond needed to construct the West Hawaii civic center.

Surprise eruption in Chile sparks interest in National Volcano Early Warning System Sun, 6 Jul 2008 07:14:48 -1000
During the evening of April 30, in a distant volcanic region in the southern Andes about 650 miles south of Santiago, Chile, strong ground shaking was the first sign that something was awry. Thousands of people felt an increasing number of strong earthquakes that just wouldn't quit.

Honolulu population shrank a bit in '07 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:26:00 -1000
O'ahu experienced its first population loss in seven years, according to new Census Bureau estimates for 2007.

Nanakuli man remains free awaiting sentencing for killing on Hawaii beach Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:56:00 -1000
A fatal punch thrown late one night at a Wai'anae Coast beach park will mean as much as 20 years in prison for a Nanakuli man after he was found guilty of manslaughter yesterday.

More Hawaii restaurants, bars caught serving alcohol to minors in sting Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:02:00 -1000
Of the 225 restaurants and bars surveyed in an undercover operation last year, nearly half served alcohol to minors

Bus workers ratify contract Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:54:00 -1000
O'ahu bus drivers, mechanics and other support staff yesterday approved a new contract that will give them a 21 percent pay raise over the next five years.

Death renews debate about elderly drivers Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:21:00 -1000
The death of a pedestrian Sunday night in Kailua in an accident involving an 87-year-old driver once again has people like Ted White calling for greater driving restrictions for the elderly.

Salmonella facts for chip-dippers to digest Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:50:00 -1000
Bad enough when the recent salmonella outbreak was blamed on tomatoes, but now federal authorities are worried about all the ingredients in fresh salsa and pico de gallo. So what's a scared chip-dipper to do? And how worried should anybody be?

Salmonella warnings shift to jalapeno, serrano peppers Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:47:00 -1000
Federal health officials yesterday warned consumers most at risk of severe infections to avoid eating fresh jalapeno and serrano peppers, in addition to certain types of raw tomatoes, as the investigation into a nationwide salmonella food poisoning outbreak widens.

Los Angeles museum buys Oceanic art Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:39:00 -1000
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Museum of Art branched into the South Pacific and beyond with the acquisition of an encyclopedic collection of sculptures and artifacts from Polynesia, Melanesia and other Oceanic cultures, museum officials said yesterday.

Honolulu volunteers helping cyclone-hit Myanmar victims Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:24:00 -1000
About 20 doctors and nurses from the Honolulu-based Aloha Medical Mission left for Myanmar this week to provide medical care to victims of a deadly cyclone that hit the area in May.

Class preps for kindergarten Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:38:00 -1000
Typically, half of the kindergartners who end up in Shanna La'a's class at Makaha Elementary School have little to no exposure to preschool or early learning.

Funeral fraud suspect hopeful Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:22:00 -1000
The former CEO of Hawai'i's largest group of cemeteries and funeral homes — who is charged with theft and named as a central figure in a $30 million civil fraud case — yesterday proclaimed his innocence and his intent to win back control of the companies.

Schofield soldier killed by Iraq bomb Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:59:00 -1000
Spc. William McMillan III, 22, an Army medic, was killed and five other soldiers injured when an improvised explosive device hit their vehicle, said his mother, Marge McMillan of Lexington, Ky.

Lava flow into ocean quickly resumes Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:43:00 -1000
A lava flow from the Pu'u 'O'o area has resumed at least partial ocean entry, according to a report issued by volcano scientists yesterday.

Feral guinea pigs infest Nu'uanu Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:41:00 -1000
Over the years state agriculture officials have dealt with various exotic animals that have been found in the wild, from iguanas to parrots.

7 alumni in Kekaulike classrooms Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:38:00 -1000
Where: 121 Kula Highway, Pukalani, Maui District

Teenager wounded in freeway shooting Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:27:00 -1000
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the shoulder by a person in another car on Moanalua Freeway yesterday, police said.

Bill blocking doctor pay cuts passed Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:09:00 -1000
WASHINGTON — The Senate yesterday approved a bill to block an impending 10.6 percent cut in doctors' payments from Medicare and the Pentagon's health program for military members, veterans and their families. U.S. Sens. Daniel K. Inouye and Daniel Akaka, both Hawai'i Democrats, both voted to block the rate cut.

Kaua'i property tax changes could lower payments by 31% Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:07:00 -1000
LIHU'E, Kaua'i — Sweeping changes proposed for how Kaua'i County assesses its real property values could lower taxes an average of 31 percent for many resident homeowners, county staff told the Kaua'i County Council yesterday.

Senate truancy shows race's toll Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:43:00 -1000
WASHINGTON — Barack Obama's vote yesterday for a controversial warrantless surveillance bill marked a rare event: the 12th day this year that the Illinois Democrat turned up for a roll call vote in the Senate.

McCain critical of Social Security Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:42:00 -1000
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The system for funding Social Security is "a disgrace" because it forces young workers to pay into a program that is unlikely to benefit them in its current form, Republican presidential candidate John McCain said this week, wading into politically touchy territory.

Obama stop fuels veep speculation Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:41:00 -1000
NEW YORK — Sen. Barack Obama stoked vice presidential speculation yesterday with an unannounced stop at the Washington law firm of a search team member and then a flight to New York fundraisers with potential pick Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and a second vetter.

Community calendar Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:24:00 -1000
DIAMOND HEAD/KAPAHULU/ST. LOUIS HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD meeting, 7 p.m., Ala Wai Clubhouse, second floor, 404 Kapahulu Ave.

Hina Avenue road work to go on through Sept. 2 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:21:00 -1000
Road repairs started this week on a portion of Hina Avenue from Ni'ihau Street to Moloka'i Akau Street.

Ewa Orchid Society's show starts tomorrow Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:21:00 -1000
The annual three-day Ewa Orchid Society Show will get under way tomorrow at the 'Ewa Elementary School cafeteria on Renton Road.

Chicken fundraiser this Saturday at Marketplace Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:21:00 -1000
A "Hoku BBQ" chicken fundraiser for the Waipahu Community Association will take place 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Waipahu Festival Marketplace.

Volunteers wanted for cleanup this weekend Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:20:00 -1000
Volunteers are needed for a cleanup in Papakolea this weekend.

Program seeking people to teach English in Korea Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:20:00 -1000
A free informational session on teaching English in Korea is set for Saturday at the Intercultural Communications College on Kapi'olani Boulevard.

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