A pedestrian, bundled up against the chill, fights the strong gusts which blew down a small tree on Bishop Street near Beretania. The heavy winds that have knocked down utility poles and caused power outages are supposed to begin tapering off today, forecasters said. See story.
Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser
Bush may halt VIP cruises
President Bush yesterday suggested that the military review its practice of allowing civilians to ride aboard warships like the submarine that sank a Japanese fishing vessel seven days ago.
Hawaiian rights lawsuits run into difficulties
Big Island lawyer John Carroll says he is considering pulling the plug on his challenge to public financing of the state’s Native Hawaiian entitlement programs.
Latest contract offer doesn't move teachers
The teachers union has cast doubt on a new pay offer presented by the state yesterday. The state's latest offer includes bonuses for teachers who attain national certification.
Gusty winds expected to moderate over weekend
The heavy winds of this week are expected to begin tapering off today, but not before they shorted electrical lines on all islands, knocked down trees and utility poles, and damaged roofs.
Cayetano wants 'czar' to head Felix effort
Gov. Ben Cayetano yesterday indicated that he will propose to the federal court that a central authority oversee issues related to the state's obligation to special education.
Schofield woman sentenced in molestation case
A federal judge sentenced the wife of a Schofield Barracks soldier to 14 months in prison for lying to authorities to cover up her husband's molestation of a teenage girl.
Needle exchanges increase among addicts, analyst says
A jump of 29,000 needle exchanges last year could mean that the state is reaching as many as 1,000 to 2,000 more drug users in its life-saving syringe exchange program.
City to stop bus service to Iroquois Point
On March 6, the city will discontinue the only public bus service into Navy housing at Iroquois Point. The city says Route 421 takes too much time since the Navy closed its back gate.
HECO now backs 'net metering' for home generators
Hawaiian Electric Co., in a turnaround from previous years, has testified before the state Legislature in support of "net metering." Kaua'i Electric continues to oppose it.
Salary review panel proposed for state department heads
In the midst of ongoing public worker union negotiations, a House committee sidestepped Gov. Ben Cayetano's bill that would give pay raises to about three dozen top appointed executives.
Kahuku health clinic a 'success'
Kahuku Hospital's year-old North Shore Community Health Clinic has seen more than 500 patients and hopes to reach even more when its Hale'iwa clinic opens this spring.
Researcher says staffer hurt UH job, files lawsuit
A University of Hawai'i professor is suing a staff member, saying he was the victim of false accusations involving research money and now faces the possibility of being fired.
Police Beat
Man fatally injured at gas station; Man held in bank robbery; Pedestrian dies in accident; Woman sought in credit card theft; Suspect arrested in detaining wife.
O'ahu briefs
Parents warned of scarlet fever; Principal leaves for promotion; Military jets to leave base; Career fair set for students; Korean firm helps libraries.
Neighbor Island briefs
Chevron to pay $800,000 in settlement; Barber charged in tax case; Kaua'i lawyer named judge; Bribe suspected in driver's licensing; Hospital marks Heart Month; Maui to celebrate Whale Day; Expert to discuss aquaculture.
Bob Krauss
Sing a song of gratitude for a cure
Promptly at 11 a.m. yesterday a barbershop quartet showed up at Dr. Linda Chiu's office on Uluniu Street and sang "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." This was followed by a tender rendition of "Heart of My Heart."
Lee Cataluna
Weathering mother's wisdom
When it comes to rainstorms, telephones, computers and electrical shocks, who do you believe — the Fire Department, the phone book, Dr. Gadget or mom?
Jan TenBruggencate
New kind of landfill emerging
Several Mainland and foreign areas are experimenting with a new kind of landfill — one that actively composts trash in one-tenth or less the time of a standard landfill.
Mike Leidemann
Retelling an interesting Island life
Helen Kapililani Sanborn Davis was 90 years old when she decided to write her first book. It took three years to finish, but the recently released "Reminiscences of a Life in the Islands" is worth the wait.
