Halawa prison guard indicted ADVERTISING Halawa prison guard indicted HONOLULU (AP) — A 31-year-old Oahu prison guard has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges including conspiracy to smuggle methamphetamine into prison. James “Kimo” Sanders III of Kailua
Halawa prison guard indicted
HONOLULU (AP) — A 31-year-old Oahu prison guard has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges including conspiracy to smuggle methamphetamine into prison.
James “Kimo” Sanders III of Kailua also was indicted on bribery and drug-related counts covering the period between October and Jan. 12.
Sanders, a Halawa prison guard, was arrested Jan. 12 and charged with methamphetamine distribution and bribery.
He pleaded not guilty and was released to his grandmother on a $50,000 bond. He also was ordered to wear a positioning device.
New app to help
ID lawmakers
KAHULUI, Maui (AP) — There’s an app to help you find your Hawaii state representative or senator.
The state Office of Information Management and Technology said Wednesday the state created two new smartphone apps to help the public identify their lawmakers.
Both apps open to maps showing districts across the islands. Users may click on their district to find the lawmaker representing their area.
The idea for the apps came from a workshop at the Hawaii Digital Government Summit in November. Members of the public said then they were interested in an app that would help them find their representatives at the state Capitol.
The state Office of Planning and vendor Esri developed the applications.
The app for the Senate is at: http://maps.hawaii.gov/HIStateSenate/
The app for the House is at: http://maps.hawaii.gov/HIStateHouse/
Man dies after Maui snorkeling
KAANAPALI, Maui (AP) — Maui police say a visitor from California died earlier this week after snorkeling in the ocean.
The Maui County Police Department says Michael Loughran of Napa was snorkeling in front of the Kaanapali Beach Club when he was caught in a strong current on Monday.
The 61-year-old attempted to swim back to shore but had difficulty breathing.
He held on to a buoy and a kayaker brought him to shore, but he collapsed shortly afterward. Medics performed CPR on Loughran but weren’t able to revive him.
Police said Wednesday an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
