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High waves expected to drop some today
Large swells from two Pacific storms caused waves of up to 10 feet on the North and West shores this weekend, but are expected to diminish today.On Saturday, the National Weather Service received reports of 10-foot waves on the North Shore, short of the predicted 20-foot waves, according to forecaster Chuck Pucevich.
Yesterday's forecast for Oahu and Kauai called for 6- to 10-foot waves on north shores, and 5- to 8-foot waves on west shores.
The waves are expected to be 5 to 8 feet today on the north shores and 4 to 8 feet on the west shores.
The surf was expected to be lower on the other Hawaiian islands.
Carlisle and staff take office oath tomorrow
Peter Carlisle, prosecuting attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, and 105 deputies will be sworn in at noon tomorrow, in the courtyard of Alii Place, 1060 Richards St.Carlisle is beginning his second elected four-year term.
Fire chief rated A-1 by Fire Commission
Fire Chief Attilio Leonardi received a perfect score in his annual evaluation from the Fire Commission, the department announced.The panel gave top grades to Leonardi for leadership qualities, managerial skills and his dealings with the commission.
"Chief Leonardi continues to demonstrate that he is an energetic, creative, resourceful and effective leader," the commission concluded.
Leonardi was the first fire chief appointed by the commission. He assumed office in April 1998, and reports monthly to the commission.
The City Charter requires the commission to evaluate the chief each year and report to the mayor and City Council.
Youths to hunt answers to global problems
High school students involved in the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council have given top priority to solving global issues such as ethnic conflict, overpopulation and political corruption.They will make these issues the focus of a conference Feb. 23-25 in Lahaina. They will research and role-play world leaders and be challenged to find solutions.
Other issues ranked according to order of importance by the 105 students include quality and access to education, protecting the human rights of workers in developing nations, espionage and spying, rain forest and ecosystem destruction, free trade, impact of globalization, corporate responsibility in environmental disasters, and international ocean rights.
Tomorrow
Some events of interest
7 p.m., Waianae Neighborhood Community Center: Waianae Neighborhood Board meeting.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
The first homicide of the new year occurred early today when a 44-year-old man died after being shot in Waipahu. Waipahu homicide
first of 2001Police arrested a 40-year-old man accused of shooting the victim. The suspect remained in custody this morning, but charges had not been filed.
Detectives were at the scene of the 3:48 a.m. shooting on Pupukahi Street. Details were sketchy, but police said the two men had argued throughout the night.
The victim, 44, was taken in critical condition to St. Francis West Medical Center, where he died.
