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No files lost in hack attack
By Pat Gee
at Legislature's Web site
Star-BulletinNo files were lost in last weekend's shutdown of the state Legislature Web site by a group of computer hackers, but the site is not yet back online.
Staff technicians were still working on installing new hard drives that arrived yesterday and hoped to get the Web site functioning this afternoon or at least by Monday, said Carol Taniguchi, assistant Senate clerk.
Because police investigators confiscated the existing hard drives as evidence, new equipment had to be ordered from the mainland. The six new hard drives cost $4,300, Taniguchi said.
The Legislature's Web site and other government sites throughout the nation were struck down by a group of hackers calling themselves "Pentaguard."
Four unions endorse Harris for another term
Four unions representing about 52,000 employees are backing Jeremy Harris for another term as Honolulu mayor.They are the International Longshore & Warehouse Union, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Hawaii Nurses Association and Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO.
Announcing their endorsement yesterday, the union leaders said Harris is the most qualified of the mayoral candidates. Others are Councilman Mufi Hannemann and former Mayor Frank Fasi.
The Hawaii Government Employees Association and United Public Workers support Hannemann.
Leeward ocean shuttle planned for summer
State ferry service between Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor and Honolulu Harbor has been suspended, but the Department of Transportation is hoping to start ocean commuter service from two other Leeward points this summer.The WikiWiki Ferry boat will be put into dry dock for maintenance after its last voyage from Kalaeloa today, according to a release.
The boat will be used on a route between Middle Loch and Honolulu Harbor beginning at the end of June, if the state receives Navy approval. Service between Iroquois Point and Honolulu Harbor is scheduled to begin in July.
The WikiWiki Ferry was put into service Oct. 18 as a one-year trial demonstration project to study the feasibility of a ferry system.
Tobacco funds to help prevent child abuse
Gov. Ben Cayetano has signed into law a $250,000 appropriation for the Hawaii Children's Trust Fund from the Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund.It will be used for community activities to prevent child abuse and neglect.
The 22 bills Cayetano signed into law included expanding prohibition of street solicitation of prostitution from Waikiki to other parts of Honolulu County. The bill denies bail to people arrested for violating terms of bail or probation.
The governor also signed a law to create a watershed protection board under the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. The board will develop a plan to protect, preserve and enhance important watershed areas.
Star-Bulletin graphic wins 'Best of the West'
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin has won first place in the "Best of the West" journalism contest for an informational graphic that ran Nov. 4, following the shooting at the Xerox office building.The winning entry, by graphic artist David Swann and assistant managing editor Michael Rovner, was praised by the judge, Bob Rose, senior editor for production and presentation at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
"There is not a wasted word, line or color here. It spares us the color or typography that overpowered other graphics."
The Star-Bulletin graphic beat out 52 other entries in the category, from states throughout the West. Second place in the category went to The (Portland) Oregonian, and third place was won by the Contra Costa Times in California.
Best of the West, run by First Amendment Funding Inc., is an Arizona nonprofit corporation.
Lihue gateway beautification starts Monday
Kauai motorists are advised work is set to begin Monday for Lihue gateway beautification at Ahukini Road and Kapule Highway.The project includes landscaping, drainage, concrete curbs, masonry walls, irrigation lines, lighting, entry wall signs and traffic control.
Contractor for this $5.4-million project is Kauai Nursery and Landscaping. Motorist are advised to use caution and allow for extra travel time.
Corrections
A Newswatch item May 18 included an incorrect phone number for the Arthritis Foundation. The correct number is 586-4665.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
Moped crash puts man, 23, in critical condition
A 23-year-old man was critically injured yesterday when he crashed his moped in Ewa Beach.The man was headed east on Papipi Road when he lost control of his 1998 Yamaha moped and crashed near Papipi Street at 3:10 p.m., police said.
He suffered severe injuries to his head, arms and shoulder and was taken to Queen's Hospital, police traffic investigators said.
The man was not wearing a helmet.
Speed is not believed to be a factor, police said. Alcohol and drug use are unknown.
Investigators are asking for any witnesses to call police at 529-3499.
Inmate arrested in armed robbery of Ewa 7-Eleven
An inmate awaiting trial for murder was arrested yesterday in connection with last year's armed robbery of the 7-Eleven store in Ewa.Loto Satele, who was found guilty of the Feb. 2 robbery, identified the inmate as an accomplice during testimony in court, police said.
Police said the two men entered the store and robbed the cashier at gunpoint.
The 18-year-old suspect was arrested yesterday morning at the Oahu Community Correctional Center where he is being held pending trial for the fatal beating of an 18-year-old man outside the Waipahu 7-Eleven in August.
Kailua-Kona house destroyed by fire
KAILUA-KONA -- Fire destroyed a house owned and occupied by Malia Tanimoto, 23, on Kalani Street in Kailua-Kona at about 12:30 p.m. yesterday, officials said.Occupants, who were outside at the time, said they heard a loud noise which was followed by flames, police said. The cause is under investigation.
The loss was put at $120,000. Nearby property valued at $75,000 was saved, the Fire Department said.
Waipahu man arrested in girlfriend's choking
A 29-year-old man was arrested yesterday for allegedly beating and choking his girlfriend at their Waipahu home.The couple had an argument at their Kahuamoku Street home when the woman, 22, wanted to end their relationship, police said.
The boyfriend accused her of having an affair.
He allegedly held her inside their bedroom for two hours while threatening her with a knife.
He then beat and choked her unconscious, police said.
Feeling remorseful for his actions, the suspect called 911 and reported the beating, police said.
He was arrested for attempted murder, kidnapping and terroristic threatening.
