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HBO officials remain undecided whether the television pilot for its Vietnam War television series "Lessons Learned" will be filmed in Hawaii. HBO unsure about filming
Vietnam War series in islesStar-Bulletin Staff
However, second unit and aerial photography for the pilot will be done on Oahu next month , a state film official said.
An HBO producer last month cited Hawaii's higher production costs as one of several factors why the pilot might have to be be filmed elsewhere, most likely California.
If the pilot is picked up by HBO, the series would begin filming on Oahu early next year.
The production company on July 29 received a right-of-entry permit from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources to base its main location in the Maunawili area. The production company plans to keep the permit "active" until a decision on the series is made, a Hawaii film official said.
"Lessons Learned" would be 12 hour-long episodes. The stories center on a survival school in Vietnam.
Ferry is still making its Middle Loch runs
The Middle Loch segment of the state's Wikiwiki Ferry project has been extended through at least Aug. 17, according to the Department of Transportation.The second leg of the Wikiwiki -- from Middle Loch to Aloha Tower in the morning and then back in the afternoon -- was supposed to end last Friday.
But DOT officials are still securing permits for a run from Iroquois Point that was to begin this month. That freed up the ferry to continue operations out of Middle Loch.
For times and other information, call 848-6360.
Parking limit in works for stretch vehicles?
Limousines or other cars more than 20 feet long would be barred from parking on public streets for more than four hours under a bill introduced in the City Council.Councilman Duke Bainum, who represents the area from Kapahulu to Kahala, said he introduced the measure in response to increasing complaints by residents about limousines parked in their neighborhoods.
Hawaii's senators say Lieberman's first class
Sen Daniel Akaka described Vice President Al Gore's running mate, Sen. Joseph Lieberman, as enjoying "a well founded reputation for uncompromising integrity, bipartisan leadership and public service."Akaka said he has served with Lieberman on the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee for the past decade.
"Sen. Lieberman's solid reputation, impressive legislative skills and unique ability to build coalitions and consensus across party and ideological lines make him an excellent choice as a running mate."
Sen. Daniel Inouye also praised Lieberman.
"Sen. Lieberman is an excellent selection. I have enjoyed working with him in the Senate, and I look forward to working with him as the next Vice President of the United States," Inouye said in a news release.
Fire Department gives honors to three
Fire Chief Attilio Leonardi has named Battalion Chief Arthur E. Ugalde the Honolulu Fire Department's manager of the year.Also, firefighter Frank DeJesus Jr. and equipment mechanic Steven J. Nakasone were named Fire Department employees of the year.
Tomorrow
Some events of interest
10:15 a.m., James Campbell Building, Kapolei: City council meeting, Laulima Room. Honorary certificates will be distributed at 9:15 a.m.
Clarification
Correction
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
World Gym torched
Fire destroys Kona home; faulty wiring suspected
CAPTAIN COOK, Hawaii -- Fire destroyed a two-story, plantation-style house on Haku Nui Road in Captain Cook, South Kona, beginning about 6:43 p.m. yesterday, fire officials said.Faulty wiring was suspected as the cause.
The value of the house and contents, owned by Ernest K. Abrojina, was put at $48,000.
Waipahu man dies in three-car crash
A 61-year-old Waipahu man was killed yesterday in a three-car crash in Kalihi Kai.The man was attempting a left turn at 4:15 p.m. from Puuhale Road onto Auiki Street when he was struck by a speeding westbound car driven by a 21-year-old Honolulu man, police said.
A third car, driven by a 31-year-old Ewa Beach man, slammed into the Honolulu man's car.
The Waipahu man was taken to Queen's Hospital, where he later died. Two other people were treated and released.
