SAN FRANCISCO >> A federal appeals court won't block the deportation of a Waipahu man convicted in a fatal youth gang beating 15 years ago. Waipahu killer loses appeal
on deportation to PhilippinesJune Bayudan was 16 when he took part in the deadly attack on 17-year-old Rowen Miguel, an innocent victim caught in a fight between two rival youth gangs in Waipahu in 1986.
Bayudan and two others were convicted of manslaughter in 1995 and he was sentenced to a year in prison and five years probation.
The three had been tried for murder in 1990, but that jury failed to reach verdicts in the case.
Two other men were convicted of murder in a separate trial.
The immigration service began deportation proceedings against Bayudan in 1998, but he argued that manslaughter is not a crime of moral turpitude that would trigger deportation.
He also argued his deportation to his native Philippines would cause extreme hardship to his wife.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected his appeal in January of last year and yesterday rejected his petition for reconsideration based on new reasons not brought in his original appeal.
EPA seeks nominees for environmental award program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking nominations of individuals or groups who helped improve the environment in 2001.Residents of California, Nevada, Hawaii and Arizona can be nominated for this year's EPA Region 9 Environmental Awards Program.
The program seeks to recognize scientists, teachers, journalists, citizen activists, young people, organizations and others committed to preserving natural surroundings.
Entries will be judged on:
>> Promotion of innovative ideas, techniques or technologies. >> Ability to address an environmental problem or need. >> Accomplishment of stated goals. >> Ability of the program or activity to be replicated or widely shared. >> Collaboration with others. >> Clarity and effectiveness of presentation. >> Long-term benefits for the environment. Nomination forms must be filled out and returned to the EPA Region 9 Office no later than April 26.
Winners will be recognized at a ceremony in June.
For a copy of the nomination form, contact the Public Information Center at 415-947-8000, or visit the EPA Region 9 Web page at www.epa.gov/region09.
New York fund-raiser offers boost for Lingle
Republican candidate for governor Linda Lingle is to leave today for a New York City fund-raiser on Thursday to be hosted by former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.Besides Giuliani, New York Gov. George Pataki, Connecticut Gov. John Rowland and former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld will co-host the dinner at the Sheraton Towers.
"This inspires my volunteers and me to work even harder to win this race," Lingle said.
"Moreover, it is a unique opportunity for me to sit down and visit with these prominent national leaders," she said.
In March, Lingle spent a week on the mainland raising part of the estimated $5 million she has budgeted for her campaign for governor this fall. Lingle estimates she will raise about 20 percent of that through mainland sources.
Lingle says she is winning support for her campaign from both national women's groups and national Republican Party groups.
EPA, Chevron settle over alleged water violations
A $60,000 settlement was reached between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Chevron U.S.A. for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act at Chevron's Honolulu Harbor terminal in the summer of 2000.The jet fuel pipeline spill, about 35 barrels or 1,478 gallons, occurred between June 8 and July 21 at Chevron's terminal facility located about 150 feet from Honolulu Harbor.
"Facilities have an obligation to prevent spills and be in compliance with environmental law," said Jane Diamond, the EPA's acting Superfund division director for the Pacific Southwest.
"We are pleased that Chevron agreed to amicably resolve this matter," Diamond said.
The agency has been working with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Hawaii Department of Health to do a cleanup of contamination in Honolulu Harbor.
Court seeks confirmation of Mansho's resignation
The state Supreme Court yesterday ordered a group of Central Oahu and North Shore residents who petitioned the court for the impeachment of City Councilwoman Rene Mansho to file within 10 days a letter or document from the city clerk confirming her resignation.Mansho had resigned from her seat Wednesday, when a grand jury had been scheduled to consider possible criminal charges against her.
She turned herself in at the Wahiawa Police Station on Friday as part of an arrangement with city prosecutors.
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>> The Associated Chinese University Women awarded $200 U.S. Savings Bonds and certificates to four student winners at the recent Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair. They were, in the Senior Research Division: Stephanie Tsan, Waiakea High School senior, Hilo, first place; and Yu-Tzu Liu, St. Andrew's Priory senior, second place. In the Junior Research Division: Eighth-grader Mari Takemoto-Chock, first place, and Jason Tsang, seventh-grader, second place, both of Waiakea Intermediate School.>> The Hawaii Medical Service Association recently honored the following individuals at the 2002 Ola Pono Awards: Kelly A. Hill, Edmar Ramos, Bernard Carvalho, the Kalakaua Middle School Counseling Department and the Teens for Safer Communities Coalition. Each winner received a check for $1,000, which the winners donated to an organization or program of their choice. In addition, Eric Enos was presented with the Hau Blossom Award in recognition of years of hard work to create and maintain a safe and healthy island community.
>> Winners of the Canon USA 2001 Amateur Photo Contest are, from first through fifth place, Bill Mitchell of Kula, Robert Itoman of Honolulu, Haunani Dudoit of Kamuela, Anna Hoover of Honolulu and Edmund Y.K. Yip of Pearl City. Their work and that of 25 other honorable-mention winners are displayed this month at the Canon Photo Gallery on the second floor of Ward Plaza.
>> Sen. Rod Tam (13th District) has received the Selected Service System Exceptional Service Award's Silver Medal. The award was given for his sponsoring Hawaii legislation requiring men under the age of 26 to be registered with the system as a precondition to obtaining a state driver's license.
>> Susan Cleveland and Kimo Steinwascher have been elected to the board of trustees of KCAA Pre-Schools of Hawaii, which offers teacher training and free kindergartens at seven preschools. Cleveland is early childhood administrator for the Marine Corps Base of Hawaii in Kaneohe. Steinwascher is a partner with Pacific Land.
>> Judge Michael D. Wilson of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial Circuit was recently awarded a $664 grant to attend a four-day workshop, "Enhancing Judicial Skills in Domestic Violence," in San Francisco. The event was sponsored by the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Violence.
>> The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation of Princeton, N.J., has awarded a $49,732 grant to the University of Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medicine. The grant will be used to support a one-year study by Dr. Claudio Nigg entitled "Validating the stages of change for physical activity."
>> The Hawaii Dodge/ Chrysler/Jeep Dealer Advertising Association has presented an $11,000 check to Armed Services YMCA Hawaii and another for the same amount to Hawaii Toys for Tots. The dealers promised to the service organizations $100 for every car sold from Nov. 23 to Dec. 21.
>> The Sophie Russell Testamentary Trust has awarded $25,000 to Goodwill Industries Hawaii to support its Emergency Job Training and Placement Assistance program. The program is to help workers who have been displaced due to the lagging economy.
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By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
Bank robbery suspect sought
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HONOLULU
Woman, 31, is stabbed in alleged robbery
A 31-year-old Moanalua woman is recovering from minor stab wounds she said she received after being robbed on Nimitz Highway last night.The woman told police she was driving near the Puuloa Road intersection about 6 p.m. when another motorist flagged her down by flashing the car's headlights. The woman said she stopped to see what the other motorist wanted. And as she opened her door, the other motorist, a woman in her 20s, demanded money and started stabbing her with a knife. The woman told police she handed over $300 then fled.
She called police from her residence. She was treated for her injuries at Tripler Army Medical Center then released.
CENTRAL OAHU
Toyota driver sought in attempted murder
Police are looking for a white 1986 Toyota hatchback with Hawaii license plate FYV 946 in connection with the attempted murder yesterday of a police officer in Wahiawa.The car's registration is pending transfer, police said. They said the vehicle was originally maroon but had been spray-painted white. It has dark tinted windows and primer spots and is missing taillight covers.
Police said a motorcycle officer spotted the car racing with another vehicle in Whitmore Village about 4 a.m., recorded the car's license number and tried to get it to stop.
The driver refused and instead drove several miles to Wahiawa town, running traffic lights and stop signs along the way, police said.
The car then turned into Mango Place. When the officer entered the dead-end street, police said, the car headed straight at him.
The car hit the officer's motorcycle, causing it to fall on him, police said. The car then turned onto California Avenue toward Kamehameha Highway.
The 32-year-old solo bike officer, a six-year Honolulu police veteran, was trapped under his motorcycle.
He was taken to Wahiawa General Hospital for treatment of minor injuries to both legs and released.
Anyone with information may call Homicide Detective Ted Coons at 529-3053 or CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or *CRIME by cellular telephone.
LEEWARD OAHU
Kalihi man arrested in sex assault of girl, 10
Police charged a 47-year-old Kalihi man Sunday with allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old Waipahu girl in March.The girl's mother reported to police that her daughter told her she was sexually assaulted at their Kahuanui Street residence on March 23 by an unknown man. The girl was taken to the Kapiolani Medical Center Sex Abuse Treatment Center for examination.
On Saturday, police arrested Nestor Arios after the victim's mother called police to report that the suspect had returned to the house. Arios is charged with first-degree sexual assault and kidnapping. He is being held in lieu of $75,000 bail.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Big Island police make arrest after public's help
HILO >> Big Island police have arrested Paul Vasconcellos, 36, of Volcano on a warrant for contempt of court.Vasconcellos was arrested Saturday with the help of information supplied by the public after police put out a request for help on April 2.
