California gang suspected in Hawaii check scam. A Vietnamese gang from Southern California may be responsible for a spate of counterfeit checks that have turned up in Hawaii in recent weeks. Sued in Washington and banned in Oregon, telemarketer works here. The group says he did not abuse his position when he testified against the use of a home for commercial weddings. Powers of HMSA membership transferred to directors.
Women file harassment suit against state agency.
Dozens of Big Island women say they endured systematic sexual harassment by a public housing inspector. 4 million federal grant diverted to private parking garage. Star-Bulletin staffers also given passes. Acceptance of the VIP passes may have violated ethics laws, officials say. The resignation of the Supreme Court's chief disciplinary counsel is a mystery.