Kamehameha junior excels at symposium
A Kamehameha Schools student took third place recently in a national science symposium.Eleventh-grader Kiani Arkus won a $6,000 undergraduate scholarship for her project "Hala and HELA: The Inhibitory Effects of the Pandanus odoratissimus on the Growth of Human Cervical Cancer Cells" in the 40th annual National Jr. Science and Humanities Symposium.
Her research found that components of the hala plant extract were similar to a plant steroid used to treat prostrate cancer.
The symposium brought 240 high school science students from around the United States and U.S. military bases overseas to San Diego to present research and attend seminars.
For the same research, Arkus also won $20,000 in scholarships as one of eight finalists in a symposium in Orlando, Fla., in 2001; $5,000 per year for four years to California State University-San Bernadino at the 2001 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in San Jose, Calif.; and $500 in the state science fair.
Carroll files as GOP candidate for governor
John Carroll, former Republican Party chairman and legislator, filed for governor yesterday, saying his candidacy will appeal to conservative voters both young and old.The former Hawaiian Airlines pilot and attorney said his low-budget campaign will attract "surfers, hunters and seniors."
Carroll, 72, is now a farmer in Honokaa on the Big Island.
"We will appeal to conservative voters. Hawaii is actually very conservative," Carroll said.
Describing himself as "pro-life and strongly in support of a person's rights to gun ownership," Carroll added that he will work to make Hawaii's state government "leaner and more efficient."
He also complained that the GOP front-runner, Linda Lingle, has not debated him. "The governor's race will be won with debate, not hype," Carroll said.
RIMPAC to close beach at Bellows to public
The beaches at Bellows Air Force Station, normally open to the public on weekends, will be closed today through Monday morning because of a military exercise connected with current RIMPAC training.The training involves an amphibious exercise by Hawaii-based and international military forces.
The beach area will reopen the following weekend under its normal schedule.
Firefighters union files contract impasse
The union representing Hawaii state and county firefighters filed on July 1 for an impasse in their contract negotiations for a future contract."We want a final and binding award by March of next year so that we can get it funded by the state Legislature," said Guy Tajiri, business manager for Local 1463 of the Hawaii Fire Fighters Association.
"We want to make sure we meet that deadline," he said. "If not, we would have to go beyond the current contract period."
Tajiri said that while most Hawaii firefighters are county employees, those stationed at the airports are state employees whose salaries must be appropriated by the Legislature.
Tajiri said the two sides have not gotten closer since negotiations started in March for a contract period of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2005.
The union decided to go through the impasse process, which includes mediation and final and binding arbitration.
The Hawaii Labor Relations Board has appointed federal mediator Carol Catanzariti of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
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Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHonolulu Police Department Crimestoppers
HONOLULU
Isle woman accused of hitting son with bat
A 57-year-old woman was arrested after she allegedly struck her 31-year-old son on the forehead with an aluminum bat, police said.The son was treated for his injuries at Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi and released.
Police said a family argument resulted in the attack, which occurred at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday at 99-620 Halawa Drive.
Police arrest man on fondling charge
Honolulu police have arrested a 43-year-old man for allegedly fondling a 14-year-old girl last month at a Kapiolani residence.Police said the incident took place on June 16 and that the suspect is a family acquaintance of the victim. Police arrested the suspect for third-degree sexual assault and released him pending an investigation.
Baby sitter arrested in injury to 2-week-old
Honolulu police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly abusing a 2-week-old boy who received a skull fracturePolice said the suspect -- identified as the infant's baby sitter -- said the victim fell from a bed. The incident occurred Wednesday at a Radford Terrace Naval Housing residence.
Police said the infant was brought to Tripler Hospital by ambulance and diagnosed with a skull fracture.
Chiropractor arrested in assault allegations
Honolulu police have begun an investigation into allegations that a downtown chiropractor sexually assaulted two women.Police arrested the 64-year-old suspect earlier this week in the investigation of first- and fourth-degree sexual assault offenses.
A 45-year-old woman reported she was touched inappropriately during an April 4 session, police said. Another woman also has talked to police, but details of her case were not available.
WINDWARD OAHU
Traffic diverted after truck hits utility pole
A pickup truck crashing into a utility pole in Kaaawa early today did not interrupt electrical service but caused closure of Kamehameha Highway in the area.Police said traffic was diverted onto side streets this morning while electrical crews made repairs.
Details of the accident were not available but police said the driver was not injured in the 4:20 a.m. accident near Swanzy Beach park and there were no reports of power failure.
Honolulu fireman is indicted in sex assaults An Oahu grand jury indicted a Honolulu fireman yesterday for allegedly fondling two teenagers he had met earlier in an Internet chat room. [THE COURTS]
Kevin Uhrle, 31, was charged with four counts of third-degree sexual assault in the June 15 incident at the younger girl's Kailua home.
Uhrle, a seven-year veteran of the Honolulu Fire Department, has been on personal leave since last Friday. He remains free after posting $20,000 bail.
Man pleads not guilty in fatal car accident
The motorist who allegedly drove a van that fatally struck a 21-year-old bicyclist more than a year ago on Fort Weaver Road waived indictment yesterday and pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree negligent homicide and failure to render aid.Bail for Alfred James Willard III was set at $11,000. His trial is scheduled for Sept. 9.
Theron Keoki Nicodemus was killed after he was struck from behind by a van at about 12:45 a.m. on March 7, 2001. Police said Willard fled the scene but later surrendered.
