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Police, Fire, Courts

By Star-Bulletin Staff

Wednesday, May 17, 2000

Shark warnings for Hanalei Bay are lifted HANALEI, Kauai -- Shark warnings that had been in effect since Saturday all along Hanalei Bay were lifted yesterday. Lifeguards at Kauai County's Black Pot Beach had been keeping swimmers out of the water since Saturday, but tourists were reported swimming at private beaches as early as Monday. The shark warning was prompted by a large number of sharks attracted over the weekend by commercial fishermen fishing for akule inside the bay on Kauai's north shore. Sightings of five tiger sharks between 8 and 12 feet long were reported within 10 feet of the shore in the west area of the bay. There were no attacks on swimmers.

Insurance commish Metcalf
won’t run for Big Island mayor

By Rod Thompson, Big Island Correspondent

HILO -- State Insurance Commissioner Wayne Metcalf has announced he will not run for mayor of Hawaii County due to illness suffered by his mother-in-law. Metcalf had announced in March that he intended to run.

In a statement yesterday, Metcalf said his wife Shirley's mother became ill in February and is undergoing rehabilitation.

"This is a time when Shirley's mother needs our love and support. We would not be able to put forth that care and support if we were involved in an islandwide campaign for mayor," he said.

Metcalf will continue as Insurance Commissioner.

Metcalf, a Democrat, made his announcement on the same night that a fellow Democrat, physician Fred Holschuh, opened his Hilo headquarters for his campaign for mayor.

On the Republican side, former Democrat Harvey Tajiri remains unopposed, but county Civil Defense chief Harry Kim has not ruled out running as a Republican when he retires this summer.

The Green Party candidate is expected to be former Councilwoman Keiko Bonk.

Four here will receive
Japanese Imperial honors

The Japanese government will bestow Imperial decorations on four Hawaii residents.

The Japanese Consulate will hold the Spring 2000 Imperial Decoration Presentation Ceremony on May 24 at 10:30 a.m. to honor the four men:

Richard H. Kosaki will receive "The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon" for promoting exchanges between Japan and U.S. universities. He helped establish the East-West Center and cooperated in opening a Japanese research center.

For 30 years, Francis K. Lum ensured the success of the visits of many Japanese dignitaries, thus contributing to U.S.-Japan friendship. He will receive "The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon."

"The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon" will be presented to Walter K. Tagawa for helping to establish the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii and chairing the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, thus helping to preserve Japanese culture in Hawaii and promoting business activity between Japan and the United States.

Masayuki Kamaura, 80, will receive "The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays" for promoting cultural exchange by serving as president of the United Japanese Society of Hawaii. He has also served as president of Hawaii Meiji Kai and Fukuoka Kenjinkai.

2nd suspect charged in fatal Kona shooting

KAILUA-KONA -- Police have charged a second suspect in connection with shootings at a Kona bar May 9.

Gabriel Dwayne Broder, 19, of Kailua-Kona turned himself in to police yesterday. He was charged with first-degree murder, five counts of second-degree murder, terroristic threatening and having a firearm in an illegal place. He is being held in lieu of $320,000 bail.

Castle forum on diet focuses on fatty acids

The importance of Omega-3 fatty acids in diet will be the subject of a Healing Foods Forum 7 p.m. tomorrow in Castle Medical Center's auditorium in Kailua.

Jeff Johnson, Castle's nutrition wellness coordinator, will discuss the difference between saturated, mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated types of fat.

Call 263-5400 or register online: www.castlemed.com.

Corrections Campbell defeated Kamehameha for the 1978 state baseball championship. A story in yesterday's sports section said Campbell had not won a baseball title.

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By Star-Bulletin staff

Honolulu Police Department Crimestoppers

Morning blaze destroys 3-bedroom Kula house

WAILUKU -- A fire destroyed a house in Kula this morning, causing an estimated $192,000 in damages to the contents and structure.

Assistant Fire Chief Donald Moniz said no one was at the three-bedroom house at 496 Upper Kimo Drive when firefighters arrived 10 minutes after receiving the alarm at 12:19 a.m. The cause is under investigation.

Suspicious fire ruins Ewa Beach town house

Fire crews battled a blaze this morning which gutted a town house in Ewa Beach.

The fire was reported in Unit C of 91-644 Kilaha St. at 4:23 a.m., officials said. The tenants were evicted yesterday, the fire department said. Investigators said the cause is suspicious, and damage is estimated at more than $100,000.

Prostitute victim of apparent kidnap

Police are searching for a woman who was apparently kidnapped in Waikiki yesterday from Kalakaua Avenue.

The woman, a prostitute, was with two other women fronting Liberty House when she was grabbed by her former pimp at 1 a.m., police said. She was carried into a blue Ford Taurus station wagon driven by another man, police said. The two other women reported the incident to police.

Mother, 43, arrested in daughter's beating

A 43-year-old mother was arrested yesterday for allegedly beating and threatening to kill her teen-age daughter on Monday.

The two got into an argument at their Pahia Road home in Kaneohe over telephone usage, police said. The mother reportedly beat the daughter, 13, with the phone and a wastebasket. She then threatened the girl with a kitchen knife, police said. The daughter sustained minor injuries.

Sailor, 75, found alone on sailboat from Mexico

A Coast Guard C-130 airplane found a lone sailor aboard an overdue 37-foot sailing vessel.

Philip Coney, 75, left Mexico April 3 for Honolulu. He was reported to be in good condition.