Millennium Moments
The only statewide public library system in the nation? Why, it's in Hawaii. State library system
It includes 49 libraries on six islands: 23 on Oahu, 13 on the Big Island, six on Maui, five on Kauai and one each on Lanai and Molokai.
As of June 1995, the library system's holdings included 3.5 million books, videotapes, audiocassettes and magazine subscriptions, says Junko Ida Nowaki in "Atlas of Hawaii" by Sonia and James Juvik. That year, 7.4 million books and other materials were borrowed statewide.
And for those who haven't used a public library since card-catalog days, take note of these high-tech advances:
The online Public Access Catalog, which lists the library system's entire inventory, is accessible from home or office via personal computer and modem. http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/education/hcc/library/hiindex.html
Judge turns down bid for Pauline's acquittal
HILO-- Judge Riki May Amano today turned down defense motions to acquit Frank Pauline Jr. or give him a new trial.The way is now open for defense attorney Clifford Hunt to appeal the case to the state Supreme Court, a process that could take 18 months.
In August, Pauline was found guilty of the 1991 murder of Dana Ireland. He was sentenced to three life terms in prison.
Hunt argued today that there were eight points on which "responsible jurors" during this summer's trial would have found reasonable doubt that Pauline participated in the 1991 attack against Ireland.
Amano answered that there was "substantial evidence" Pauline committed the crime.
Hunt also argued Pauline should get a new trial, partly because of a possible mistake Hunt admitted making.
He said he agreed during the trial to jurors viewing the Volkswagen allegedly used to kidnap Ireland, without consulting with Pauline and without Pauline or himself being present.
Public meetings to cover polluted runoff statewide
The state Coastal Zone Management program is holding a statewide series of public information meetings on polluted runoff.Two meetings on Oahu -- at the Aina Haina Public Library and Ilima Elementary School -- already have been held. Meetings also have been held on Lanai and Molokai. The remaining Oahu meetings, all at 7 p.m., are:
Meetings on the Big Island are:
Meetings on Kauai are:
Meetings on Maui are:
MADD chapter receives 2nd President's Award
The Hawaii chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving has received its second President's Award in two years from the national organization. It was recognized for fund-raising initiatives that promote public awareness.
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Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
Police seek input in death investigation
Police are asking for the public's help in the investigation of the death of 37-year-old Seng Thong Lovan.Lovan's body was discovered Friday in heavy shrubbery next to a pineapple field about a mile north of the Hawaii Country Club on Kunia Road.
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives Cliff Rubio or Allan Castro at 529-3358 or 529-3115 or CrimeStoppers at 955-8300.
Speed suspected in pair of fatal Waialua crashes
Police traffic investigators say speed appears to be a factor in separate crashes within a 27-hour period on Kaukonahua Road in Waialua which killed two people and injured five others.A man, 32, was killed early today when a sports utility vehicle ran a stop sign and broadsided his car at the intersection of Kaukonahua Road and Kamananui Road.
At 9 p.m. Saturday, a 23-year-old woman died after a car she was riding in crashed into a utility pole on Kaukonahua Road near Kiekonea Way.
The woman, who was seated in the back seat, suffered head and neck injuries when thrown forward. She died at Wahiawa Hospital shortly after the crash.
The two deaths raised Oahu's fatality count for the year to 38.
In other news ...
Police today booked the man, 42, on two additional first- and nine third-degree sex-assault counts. The suspect was arrested Saturday at 9:10 p.m. for four counts first-degree sex assault.
The alleged attacks all occurred this year, police said.
Searchers spotted the man floating in a cave late yesterday but failed in numerous attempts to reach him because of what they described as extremely rough water. Fire officials said they were not receiving any response from the man.
