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Crystal meth summit on Big Island today
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii >> Hawaii County is hosting an "ice" summit today to address the Big Island's crystal methamphetamine problem.About 300 invited representatives are expected to attend the second annual Hawaii Island Meth Summit co-hosted by U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), Mayor Harry Kim and police Chief Lawrence Mahuna.
Crystal methamphetamine, or ice, has become a major problem on the Big Island, where police and users alike report the drug is widely available and heavily used.
Kim declared war on the drug shortly after being elected to office in 2000.
Millions of dollars in federal funds have been pledged to the island to help battle the problem since then.
The Police Department has established an ice task force, and four additional drug counselors have been assigned to Big Island schools, said Billy Kenoi, Kim's executive assistant.
The county has also established an ice hot line and a Web site dedicated to the war against the drug.
During this year's conference, representatives of various groups -- such as churches, the business community and law enforcement -- will be asked to come up with specific steps they can take in the coming year, Kenoi said.
Whale is euthanized despite 24-hour care
One of two melon-head whales rescued from Hauula Beach Park on Tuesday has been euthanized, officials said."The whale's condition deteriorated to a point where veterinarians and biologists attending to the animals determined further treatment or delay would have resulted in unnecessary suffering," officials said in a news release last night.
The whales were rescued after beaching themselves and taken to Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe where volunteers provided 24-hour care including feeding and administering medications and fluids.
Volunteers continue to care for the other whale. Stranded marine mammals that are rescued rarely survive despite intensive efforts.
Blood bank donors receive free beverage
The Blood Bank of Hawaii is teaming up with Petals & Beans to provide a gourmet beverage for everyone who donates blood next Monday and on Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29.Donors who give blood at any Blood Bank of Hawaii location will receive a coupon redeemable for a beverage from Petals & Beans' espresso bar.
To make an appointment to donate, call 845-9966 or visit www.bbh.org.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHONOLULU
Police arrested a man yesterday suspected of injuring three people Saturday in a hit-and-run accident in Kapahulu.
Hit-and-run suspect captured by policePolice said the suspect hit three pedestrians as he made a left turn onto Date Street from the mauka-bounds lanes of Kapahulu Avenue about 8:23 p.m. Police said he was driving a light-blue Chevy van.
Police said the victims -- a 6-year-old boy, 29-year-old woman and 70-year-old woman, all from Long Beach, Calif. -- were taken to the Queen's Medical Center.
The boy was listed in stable condition while the two women were listed in guarded condition.
Police said the driver of the van fled after the accident. His van was later located nearby at Kaimuki High School. Police arrested the man on suspicion of failure to render aid.
Man says argument led to blade attack
Police arrested a 26-year-old woman who allegedly threatened a man with a knife and slashed his car tires in Kalihi about 12:08 a.m. Saturday.Police said the 32-year-old victim and suspect were arguing in their apartment when the suspect got a knife from the kitchen and lunged at the victim.
The victim fled the house, locked himself in his car and called police, officials said.
The suspect allegedly approached the car holding a knife and a screwdriver and tried to open the locked door.
Police said the suspect then slashed all four tires on the car and went back into the house.
Police arrested the woman for first-degree terroristic threatening and criminal property damage.
WAIKIKI
Police arrested a 21-year-old man after he allegedly threatened another man with a 4-inch knife in Waikiki.
Folding knife allegedly brandished by suspectPolice said the 23-year-old victim was on the beach fronting the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel with his friends about 12:45 a.m. yesterday when the suspect rolled out from under a canoe with a folding knife. Police said the suspect swore at the victim and threatened to stab him.
The suspect fled but was located near Fort DeRussy and arrested on suspicion of terroristic threatening in the first degree.
WINDWARD OAHU
A 34-year-old man who allegedly broke his girlfriend's nose when he hit her last month was arrested in Waimanalo about 4:10 a.m. Saturday.
Domestic dispute call leads to man's arrestPolice said the suspect hit the 25-year-old victim's face as they were riding in a truck about 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 7. The next day, the victim went to Castle Medical Center and found out that her nose was broken, police said.
Police responding to a domestic-dispute call yesterday arrested the suspect for investigation of second-degree assault.
NORTH SHORE
Police arrested a 42-year-old man after he allegedly punched another man's car window Saturday in a road rage incident on the North Shore.
Possible road rage act leaves window brokenPolice said a 52-year-old man was driving on Kamehameha Highway and had pulled to the side to let a motorist behind him pass after he noticed the driver tailgating him.
Police said when the victim stopped at Lokoea Place in Haleiwa, the suspect got out of his car and shattered the victim's windshield with his fist. The victim suffered minor injuries, police said.
Police arrested the suspect on suspicion of first-degree criminal property damage. He was released pending further investigation.
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