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Lingle reacts to California recall
"The voters of California sent a clear message to their elected officials and the nation, that they will not put up with fiscal mismanagement," said Gov. Linda Lingle."As governor I won't allow our state to fall into the kind of fiscally bankrupt situation that lead to California's recall in the first place," she said.
Bus pass pick-up locations set for seniors and disabled
Senior citizens and disabled passengers can pick up their new bus passes at these locations:>> Through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Neal Blaisdell Center in the Hawaii suite.
>> Continuously on weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at TheBus office at 811 Middle St.
>> Monday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wahiawa District Park, Pearlridge Satellite City Hall, and Windward Mall center court.
>> Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Waimanalo District Park, Pearlridge Satellite City Hall, Windward Mall center court and Blaisdell Center Pikake Room (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
>> Next Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Makua Alii Senior Citizen Center, Pearlridge Satellite City Hall, Windward Mall center court and Blaisdell Center Pikake Room (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
>> Oct. 16, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Kaneohe Community Center, Pearlridge Satellite City Hall, Windward Mall center court and Blaisdell Center Pikake Room (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
>> Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Pearlridge Satellite City Hall, Windward Mall center court and Blaisdell Center Pikake Room (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
>> Oct. 20: Blaisdell Center Pikake Room, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
>> Oct. 21 to Oct. 24, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Neal Blaisdell Center in the Hawaii suite.
Aloha Airlines flight turns around
An Aloha Airlines crew returned a planeload of more than 100 people to Honolulu Airport yesterday afternoon after a low oil pressure warning light was blinking during a flight to Burbank, Calif.State Department of Transportation officials said Flight 462 departed from Honolulu at 1:05 p.m. and that by 3 p.m., the Boeing 737-700 had turned around to come back to Oahu with one engine shut down as a precaution.
State firefighters were at the Honolulu Airport runway; however, there were no complications with the plane's landing and no injuries reported among passengers or crew.
Aloha officials said as of last night, they accommodated Burbank passengers on another airline and passengers heading to Las Vegas on another Aloha flight.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffWINDWARD
Honolulu police are seeking witnesses to a collision that killed a 14-year-old boy earlier this week.
Police seek witness to boy's fatal collisionOn Monday, police said the victim, identified yesterday as Justin Flores, was struck by a car as he was crossing Kalanianaole Highway on his bicycle in Waimanalo. The crash took place near Moole Street at 8:30 a.m.
Police said they are looking for one witness in particular, a young boy who was seen with Flores before the collision. According to police, both boys were on the mauka sidewalk heading toward Kailua when the boy entered the highway and was struck by a car traveling in the opposite the direction.
Police described the boy who was with the victim as having been last seen wearing a dark shirt, surf shorts and slippers.
KEN IGE / KIGE@STARBULLETIN.COM
Rick Kidder, 22, stood by a makeshift roadside memorial in Waimanalo where his friend Justin "Liko" Flores, 14, died yesterday.
HONOLULU
Search continues for missing Waipio womanThe Honolulu Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding 50-year-old Hoae Foster, whose car was found abandoned Monday.
Police said Foster is emotionally distraught and was last seen at her Waipio residence Thursday. About 1 p.m. Monday, police discovered Foster's silver Dodge parked at Yokohama Beach Park.
The Honolulu Police Department's helicopter has done aerial searches of the area where Foster's car was found. Foster is described as 5-foot-2, weighing about 105 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair and a tan complexion.
She was last seen wearing a blouse and dress slacks. Witnesses may call investigator Phil Camero at 529-3394. Anonymous calls may be made to CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or to *CRIME on a cellular phone.
HPD warns of possible leather jacket scam
Honolulu police are warning that two men may be trying to sell expensive leather jackets from a nonexistent fashion trade show.Police said a male victim reported being approached yesterday by two men in the parking lot of the Beretania Street Safeway. The men asked him if he wanted to buy Versace leather jackets that were left over samples from a trade show at a Waikiki hotel. According to police, the suspects claimed to be from Italy and were asking $600 for four jackets.
Police said the victim declined and reported the incident to CrimeStoppers. Checks by police showed there was no such trade show at the hotel mentioned by the suspects. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or *CRIME on a cellular phone.
Police warn of caller posing as HPD officer
A recent incident involving a female caller identifying herself as a Honolulu Police Department officer has prompted police to warn the public about giving out personal information, such as Social Security numbers and dates of birth, over the phone.Police said that about 5 p.m. Monday, a Catlin Park Navy resident received a call from a female who identified herself as a sergeant with the Honolulu Police Department. The female said she was investigating a mail fraud case in Aiea and needed the man's date of birth and Social Security number.
Police said when the resident declined to give the information, the female called back two more times.
HPD officials warn that unless they are following up on a case, officers will not ask for an individual's Social Security number over the telephone. Police officers are also supposed to provide the name of their unit, a supervisor's name and contact number for verification.
Police advise people never to give out their Social Security numbers to anyone over the phone if they did not initiate the call.
Police seek suspect for parole revocation
Honolulu police are seeking help locating Randal Dean Wallace, 45, who is wanted on outstanding parole revocation and traffic warrants and also for questioning in a current robbery investigation. Police said Wallace also has felony convictions for forgery, theft and auto theft.
Wallace, also known as Randy and Squeaky, is described as 5 feet 8 inches, about 280 pounds, with a heavy build, brown hair, brown eyes and a medium complexion. According to police, Wallace is known to frequent the Waikiki, Ala Moana and Downtown areas.
Anyone with any information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or *CRIME on a cellular phone.
WAIKIKI
A 41-year old Salt Lake woman who had been missing since Friday was found in Waikiki Sunday.
Missing woman found by emergency servicesGail Harada was last seen at her Ala Napunani Street home by family members.
About 4 p.m. Sunday, firefighters and a city ambulance were sent to the corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu avenues on a report of a disoriented female, said Phil Camaro, Honolulu Police Department Missing Persons Detail.
The woman was taken to the Queen's Medical Center, where family members identified her.
Victim forced to drive 2 men to get cash
Honolulu police are looking for two men who allegedly threatened another man and made him drive around looking for money early Monday.Police said the suspects, described as in their 20s, confronted the 25-year-old victim about 4 a.m. as he was getting into his car near Ala Wai Boulevard and Seaside Avenue and demanded that he drive them around. Police said the suspects ordered the victim to go to several locations, including the victim's home.
Police said the victim handed over his money after one of the suspects threatened him with a small pocket knife. The victim finally ran off after he told the suspects that he was stopping to get his credit union money card.
Big Isle man dies after being hit by car
Big Island police said a 55-year-old man died yesterday of injuries he suffered after being struck by a vehicle over the weekend.Kona patrol officers determined that before 2:15 a.m. Sunday, a sport utility vehicle driven by a Honaunau resident was traveling north on Alii Drive near Kahaluu Beach Park when the vehicle swerved across the centerline and struck the victim, who was walking on the shoulder of the southbound lane. The victim was taken to Kona Community Hospital, where he died at 2:15 p.m. yesterday.
Traffic Enforcement Unit officers are continuing an investigation into the case and have ordered an autopsy to determine the victim's cause of death. The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of family.
Yesterday's fatality was the 25th traffic fatality on the Big Island so far this year, compared with 19 at the same time last year.
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