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Newswatch
Star-Bulletin staff and wire service
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Cosme to bring strong wind, rain
Tropical Depression Cosme, expected to pass south of the Big Island tonight, will bring increased winds up to 45 mph and some scattered heavy rainfall across the islands this weekend.
A flash flood watch has been issued for today and tomorrow for the Big Island with expected heavy rainfall at about 5 to 10 inches, especially along the eastern and southeastern part of the island.
Cosme, which was downgraded from a hurricane earlier in the week, was about 670 miles southeast from the southern point of the Big Island yesterday and traveling at about 15 mph.
Increased rainfall should affect Kauai the most this morning, National Weather Service forecasters said.
Winds on the Maui and Big Island could reach up to 45 mph, and forecasters could issue wind advisories tonight.
Lost scores acting Emmy nominations
"Lost" stars Terry O'Quinn and Michael Emerson scored Emmy Award nominations this morning for their roles in ABC's made-in-Hawaii drama, "Lost."
O'Quinn, as the rugged survivalist John Locke, and Emerson, as the enigmatic, creepy leader of the Others, were nominated as supporting actors in a drama series.
They'll be up against William Shatner of "Boston Legal," T.R. Knight of "Grey's Anatomy," Masi Oka of "Heroes" and Michael Imperioli of "The Sopranos," HBO.
The "Lost" season finale, "Through the Looking Glass," was nominated for directing, writing and single-camera picture editing; the episode "A Tale of Two Cities," the Season 3 premiere episode, was nomiated for sound editing.
The Emmy nominations were announced early this morning in Los Angeles by Kyra Sedgewick of TNT's "The Closer," and Jon Cryer of CBS' "Two and a Half Men."
Scoring the most nominations were the made-for-TV movie "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" with 17 and HBO's "The Sopranos," which earned 15 Emmy in its finale year.
State to get $35M in quake funds
The state will receive more than $35.7 million in federal emergency funds to repair roads and bridges damaged by the Oct. 15 earthquakes and aftershocks, according to an announcement from U.S. Sens. Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka.
The money is from the Federal Highway Administration's emergency relief highway fund, said Inouye, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, who helped secure the money.
The funds will help repair essential roads on the Big Island, Maui and Oahu, Akaka said.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 6.7-magnitude earthquake, centered off the Big Island, caused an estimated $73 million in damage.
New traffic lights begin operating
The city will begin operation of two new traffic signals Tuesday that will extend over the intersections of South Beretania and Kaialiu streets in Moiliili, and of North School and Leilani streets in Kalihi.
The North School-Leilani intersection is midway between Likelike Highway and Gulick Avenue. The traffic signals were installed to improve the safety of pedestrians, particularly children walking to and from school. The project cost was $371,000.
The South Beretania-Kaialiu intersection is near Star Market and Burger King. The busy intersection is used throughout the day by motorists and pedestrians entering and exiting nearby businesses. The project cost was $298,000.
Both projects include traffic signals, curb ramps, pedestrian buttons and pedestrian signals.
The city Department of Transportation will flash the new signals beginning today to warn motorists and pedestrians of the forthcoming activation.
Waikiki to host fireworks show
A Waikiki fireworks show will be held off Kuhio Beach Park, 2455 Kalakaua Ave., at 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
The show will be held by GNLD International, a health products company that distributes products internationally, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Locations for blood drive set
Blood Bank of Hawaii blood drives on Oahu next month:
» Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., BYU-Hawaii, Aloha Center Rooms 155, 165
» Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Kaimuki 12th Avenue parking lot
» Aug. 4, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Town Center of Mililani
» Aug. 4, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Pearlridge Center
» Aug. 5, 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Don Quijote-Kailua
» Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., University of Hawaii-Manoa Campus Center Ballroom
» Aug. 11, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Ben Parker Elementary School
» Aug. 12, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hawaii Kai Towne Center
» Aug. 18, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Town Center of Mililani
» Aug. 19, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Waikele Center, next to Leonard's Malasadas
» Aug. 19, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., Kahala Mall, near Macy's Men's Department
» Aug. 25, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Ben Parker Elementary School
» Aug. 26, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Foodland, Ewa Town Center
» Aug. 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., University of Hawaii-Manoa Campus Center Ballroom
» Aug. 29, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., University of Hawaii-Manoa, College of Business Administration, D-207 Faculty Lounge
Donors must be 18 or older, in good health, weigh 110 pounds or more and provide a valid ID. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Blood Bank of Hawaii, 845-9966, or see www.bbh.org.
Coming this weekend in your Star-Bulletin:
SUNDAY
Today: You might not know the name of Larry Thomas, but surely you know the Soup Nazi. His career has not exactly soared since his landmark role in "Seinfeld," but as he tells columnist Charles Memminger, something big is on the horizon.
Business: Investors are not getting paid a lot of extra yield to invest in risky "junk" bonds and bond funds. And lately the junk-bond market has balked at some debt issues that companies hoped to sell. Is it time for investors to bail out of high-yield funds?
Sports: The NFL season begins next week with most of the teams hosting training camps at sites across the country. In Sunday's Star-Bulletin, we will take a look at each team and what they will be working on and preparing for in the upcoming season.
Hawaii: Sisters Kapua and Hiilei Kawelo continue their family's passion for the environment by following their ancestors, reputed fishing experts of Windward Oahu.
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Police, Fire, Courts
Star-Bulletin staff
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WINDWARD OAHU
Passenger in car dies after crash
A 44-year-old woman died yesterday morning after the car she was riding in slammed into a semitruck in Kailua.
At about 7:10 a.m. a yellow dump truck was turning left into Mokapu Saddle Road from Kapaa Quarry Road, in front of Kalaheo High School.
As the truck turned, witnesses said they saw a compact sedan driven by a man in his 40s driving makai down Mokapu Saddle Road. The car allegedly ran the red light, striking the driver's side of the truck, which was already in the intersection.
The passenger in the sedan was a 44-year-old woman, who was en route to the Queen's Medical Center when she went into cardiac arrest, police said. Emergency officials then returned to the Castle Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.
The car's driver was hospitalized in serious condition at the Queen's Medical Center. The truck driver had no injuries. No arrests have been made.
HONOLULU
Alleged threat results in arrest
Police arrested a 66-year-old woman who allegedly threatened her husband with a meat cleaver in their Kukui Street apartment.
On July 6 the couple got into an argument, and the woman grabbed a cleaver from the kitchen, police said. She waved the knife at her 87-year-old husband, who feared for his life, police said.
The property manager of the complex where the couple live reported the incident to police Wednesday. Police arrested the woman on suspicion of first-degree terroristic threatening.
LEEWARD OAHU
Tenant allegedly punches landlord
Police arrested a 25-year-old woman who allegedly punched her landlord.
Police said the suspect got angry at 5:22 p.m. Wednesday after she was evicted from her Waianae apartment. She later allegedly punched the apartment's 45-year-old owner, who was sitting in her vehicle.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle.
CENTRAL OAHU
Couple's dispute ends in arrest
A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of felony abuse after he allegedly choked his wife, also 23.
The two are married but separated, police said. The husband went to his wife's Wahiawa home on July 15, and an argument immediately escalated into physical violence, police said.
The husband allegedly punched and choked his wife, and fled before police arrived.
Officers arrested him Wednesday when he appeared at a child protection hearing his wife was attending, police said.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Woman allegedly threatens blast
A 52-year-old Milolii woman was charged yesterday after allegedly stabbing her husband in the chest during an argument and threatening to blow up their house, Big Island police said.
After the stabbing, Bernice Kaupu allegedly brought several propane cylinders indoors, opened the valves and threatened to blow up the house.
Kaupu's 54-year-old husband was taken to Kona Community Hospital in serious but stable condition and discharged yesterday morning.
Police charged Kaupu with second-degree attempted arson, first-degree assault, first-degree terroristic threatening and fourth-degree criminal property damage. She was being held in lieu of $100,000 bail.