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Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin Staff
Ehime Maru returns home to Uwajima port
MATSUYAMA, Japan >> The new Ehime Maru, built to replace the fisheries training ship of the same name that sank after being rammed by a U.S. submarine in 2001, returned home today after a two-month voyage which included a port call in Honolulu.The 499-ton ship arrived at its home port of Uwajima in Ehime prefecture. The ship left May 7 for the training voyage, with 14 Uwajima Fisheries High School students, two teachers and 20 crew members.
The Ehime Maru stopped at Honolulu for refueling June 18 and stayed for four days. In Hawaii they visited the Ehime Maru monument at Kakaako Waterfront Park and met local high school students who have been taking care of the monument.
The old Ehime Maru sank Feb. 9, 2001, off Oahu after being struck by the nuclear-powered submarine USS Greeneville, which had been demonstrating a rapid-surfacing drill. Four students, two of their teachers and three crew members died in the accident, while 26 others were rescued.
Judicial Council seeks campaign overseers
The Hawaii Judicial Council is seeking nominations for individuals who will serve on a commission that oversees campaign contributions and expenditures.From a group of applicants, the governor will select two nominees to fill the Campaign Spending Commission's current vacancies. The two nominees will be appointed to a four-year term and may be reappointed one time.
Qualified applicants should submit an application, resume and three letters of recommendation to the Judicial Council by Aug. 1.
High school graduates receive scholarships
The Asian American Journalists Association has awarded $250 scholarships to three 2003 high school graduates.Tram Ngo, of Roosevelt High School, interned for two months with the Honolulu Weekly and will attend the University of Washington this fall.
Maricela Yee, of Hawaii Baptist Academy, reported with her school's monthly publication, Eagle Eye. She also writes for Mahogany: Latin Hawaii.
Jodee Haugh, a magna cum laude graduate of Hilo High School, was a reporter and photographer for her school's newspaper, the Viking. She also interned with the radio station 107 Jams.
Downtown library will take passport requests
Applying for a U.S. passport will be easier for people in Honolulu because of a new service offered by the Hawaii State Public Library System.Starting on July 15, the downtown Hawaii State Library will become the 12th library in the state system to accept completed applications for U.S. passports.
Trained library staff will review applications and forward them to the Honolulu Passport Agency for processing and completion. Applicants should bring their completed forms, proper U.S. citizenship documents, two passport photos and a current identification.
The service will be available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Library's Federal Documents Section on the second floor.
Donations for coupons at Waikele Outlets
Waikele Premium Outlets will offer coupon books in exchange for canned goods or cash donations July 14-20.The book contains discounts for Anne Klein, Banana Republic, Guess, Nine West, Polo Jeans Co., Sunglass Hut and Vans. All donations will go toward the Hawaii Foodbank to help feed Hawaii's hungry. Canned good and cash contributions can be dropped off at the Waikele Premium Outlets Information Booth. There is a limit of one coupon book per donation per day.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffNEIGHBOR ISLANDS
A body was found in a Hilo home that was engulfed in flames yesterday.
Body found after Hilo house fireFirefighters responded to a fire at the two-story wooden structure on 66 Makakai Place about 6:53 a.m. in the Honolii Lookout area. Police and firefighters found the body in the lower level of the home after the blaze was extinguished at 8 a.m.
Authorities said the body was so badly burned that the sex, age and identity of the victim could not be immediately determined. A neighbor said the victim was a man believed to be in his 50s or 60s.
Other homes were not threatened by the blaze, said acting Capt. Hal Takayama, of the Central Fire Station.
Firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire.
LEEWARD OAHU
A boy was taken by ambulance to Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center for treatment after a house fire in Waianae last night.
Boy and girl escape house fire in WaianaeThe boy was in stable condition, according to an Emergency Medical Services official.
The boy and a girl, both between the ages of 9 and 11, were home alone when the fire broke out sometime before 7:12 p.m. and were able to escape, said fire Capt. Kenison Tejada.
When firefighters arrived at 7:18 p.m. at 87-659 Manuu St., the fire was partially extinguished, a fire official said. The fire was quickly brought under control.
Tejada said a neighbor had slowed the fire by hosing the house down. The fire began in a rear open washroom area and spread to the wall of the house.
Damage estimates and cause were not immediately available.
EAST OAHU
A man whose hang glider crashed into a mountain above Makapuu Beach had to be rescued by a fire helicopter yesterday afternoon.
Chopper plucks glider rider from crash siteAn Emergency Medical Services official said the victim suffered minor injuries and refused treatment.
Fire Capt. Kenison Tejada said the man, in his mid-30s to 40s, slammed against the mountain sometime before 3 p.m.
Fire rescue personnel and officials from the state Department of Land & Natural Resources hiked up to the 400-foot level of the mountain to check his condition.
CENTRAL OAHU
Man survives gunshot after home invasionPolice arrested three suspects Saturday after a shooting in Wahiawa on Friday.
CORRECTION
Tuesday, July 8, 2003>> Police arrested a male suspect Friday who allegedly shot another man in Wahiawa. Police also arrested three other suspects in the case the following day on suspicion of burglary. A police brief on Page A4 yesterday incorrectly said the alleged gunman was arrested Saturday along with two other suspects.
The Honolulu Star-Bulletin strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you have a question or comment about news coverage, call Editor Frank Bridgewater at 529-4791 or email him at fbridgewater@starbulletin.com.
About 8 p.m. Friday, a 32-year-old man was standing outside his doorway when he was confronted by four people -- two men and two women -- who were looking for their friend, according to police.
Police said the suspects allegedly assaulted the victim, forced their way into his home and left after they could not find the person they were looking for.
A short time later, the victim left his residence and was again confronted by one of the male suspects.
After an argument the suspect shot the victim in his left side, police said.
Police said the 32-year-old man was taken to the Queen's Medical Center in serious condition and later upgraded to stable condition.
The shooting suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police arrested two others on suspicion of first-degree burglary.
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