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Hawaii Pacific University's student newspaper, "Kalamalama," has won two national awards from the American Scholastic Press Association. HPU's student newspaper
wins 2 national awards"Kalamalama" received a "First Place with Special Merit" award in the association's top division, which includes colleges and universities with more than 2,500 students. Content coverage, page design, general plan, art, editing and creativity were judged and awarded points. The paper scored 945 out of a possible 1,000 points.
It also won an award for "Best Community Service" for its December 1999 spread on Pearl Harbor war memorials.
In the 1998-99 school year, "Kalamalama" was named "Most Outstanding College Newspaper."
Isle lawyer suspended from practicing law
The Hawaii Supreme Court suspended a Honolulu attorney convicted of tax evasion from the practice of law yesterday.The action was taken against Stephen K. Yamada for failing to cooperate in a court investigation of his professional conduct in 10 cases, the announcement said.
The suspension will remain in effect until further notice, and the investigation will continue, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel said.
Road work closes H-1 near University, King
Parts of the H-1 Freeway near University Avenue and the King Street offramps and onramps will be closed tomorrow night because of road construction.Two lanes of the Ewa-bound H-1 Freeway at the University Avenue underpass and two lanes on University Avenue will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The King Street offramp from the Ewa-bound H-1 Freeway will be closed from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The King Street onramp on the Koko Head-bound lanes will be closed from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Ex-comatose man aims to jump back in water
Felix Dueno of Hauula was comatose for nearly two days after being struck in the back of the head in a June 6 surfing accident in Waikiki.But Dueno, 45, has been released from Queen's Hospital and is recuperating at home.
"The doctor told him you are here because of God," JoAnn Chisholm said of her boyfriend's recovery. "While he was in a coma, the doctors did not expect him to make it.
"Then miraculously, he just woke up (June 8)."
Dueno's family had issued a public plea for information on what happened to Dueno, so they could determine his further treatment.
Anthony Haag and an unknown visitor, who was paddling a kayak, pulled Dueno from the water last week, says Chisholm.
"He had swallowed so much water and sand," Chisholm said. "The doctors said he had been without oxygen for 10 minutes. There felt no pulse when they took him out of the water."
Dueno says he's tired but happy to be alive and thankful for the prayers and support of friends.
"I used to be a gymnast and was taught to get up and do it again when you fall, so my first thought is to jump back in the water as soon as I can," he said.
Book of condolence for empress at consul
With the passing of the Empress Dowager, the consul general of Japan has announced a book of condolence will be open for signing at the official residence of the consul general at 1742 Nuuanu Ave.The book will be open there on Thursday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
Help needed at ancient Hawaiian fishpond
The public is invited to join continuing efforts to revitalize an 11-acre ancient Hawaiian fishpond in Kaneohe next Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.The Waikalua Loko Fishpond Preservation Society will hold a community workday to clear mangrove and rubbish as well as conduct an educational tour of the pond.
The Waikalua Loko Fishpond, "unique in terms of human engineering, is a beautiful site, but requires constant maintenance," said Herb Lee Jr., president of the society.
Students and community residents learn about ancient and modern Hawaiian fishpond practices, as well as biology and oceanography, using a hands-on approach at the fishpond.
To get to the fishpond, head toward Kailua on Kaneohe Bay Drive; turn left on Puahala Rd. Turn right on Kulauli St.; follow into the golf course. Follow public access signs to the beach.
For more information, contact Lee at 262-3261 or Lee3com@aol.com
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
Big Isle police seize 5,100 pot plants, nab 3 suspected growers
HILO -- Big Island police seized 5,100 marijuana plants and arrested three suspected marijuana growers this week, they said.On Wednesday, they arrested a 17-year-old and confiscated 194 plants in Fern Acres, Puna.
On Thursday, they seized 4,265 plants in Hilo and Puna.
Yesterday they arrested a man, 48, and a woman, 27, and confiscated 641 plants, plus seeds and dried marijuana, in Fern Forest, Puna.
The suspects were released pending investigation.
Man, 33, arrested in assault of city bus driver, damage to bus
A 33-year-old man who reportedly damaged a city bus and assaulted the driver was arrested yesterday.The suspect was ordered to get off the bus after acting disorderly on Hotel and Alakea streets at 5:30 p.m., police said. When he got off, he allegedly damaged the door and assaulted the 46-year-old driver. The driver suffered minor bruises to his face, police said.
The suspect was booked for interference with the operations of a public transit vehicle, which is a felonious offense.
Police seek suspects who took car at knifepoint in Pearl City
Police were continuing to search for two suspects involved in a carjacking Thursday night in Pearl City.A woman was sitting in her car parked in front of Kinko's Copies and Ultra Zone on Kamehameha Highway in Pearl City when she was approached by a man with a knife at 9:51 p.m., police said. She left the car as the suspect and another man got in and drove away.
The car was recovered at 2 p.m. yesterday at Makakilo and Ala Hoi streets.
Police ask public's help finding female Kaneohe stalker, burglar
Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a stalker who may have burglarized a Kaneohe home three times in the past two months.A 25-year-old woman reported that personal items such as her underwear and a journal were stolen from her Hikiwale Street home and that she has received threats.
On May 1, the woman was attacked at the Windward City Shopping Center. Police believe the female suspect in the assault is involved with or has knowledge of the burglaries.
The woman is described as in her late 20s or early 30s, 5 feet 5 inches, 125 pounds, with light brown hair worn in a top knot. She was wearing a white T-shirt and blue Hawaiian-print beach shorts.
If anyone has any information about the woman, call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300.
