Paul Riek checks to see if his car starts after parts of a nearby building fell on it in Seattle today following an earthquake that shook the Pacific Northwest. See story.
Updated at 6:56 p.m., February 28, 2001 BREAKING NEWS Earthquake shakes Pacific Northwest A powerful earthquake rocked the Northwest today, shattering windows, showering bricks onto sidewalks and sending terrified crowds running into the streets of Seattle and Portland, Ore. About 250 people were reported injured in Seattle and Olympia, at least three of them in serious condition but none with injuries considered critical, officials said. Hawai'i residents shaken by quake Airlines rescheduling Hawai'i to Seattle flights
Posted at 12:35 p.m., February 28, 2001 Body of woman found on Fort Street Mall Police have opened a homicide investigation in the death of a 41-year-old Kaneohe woman, whose body was found early this morning on the Fort Street Mall.
Posted at 10:58 a.m., February 28, 2001 Sub captain hand-delivers apologies
After apologies from President Bush and other top officials, the families of nine Japanese presumed dead received the words of remorse they wanted most — from the captain of the U.S. submarine that scattered their loved ones in the sea.
OHA to launch national PR campaign
OHA is poised to spend millions of dollars in what could rank as the state agency's most ambitious publicity campaign to gain federal recognition for Hawaiians and deflect court challenges that threaten its very existence.
Littlest lifesaver honored at city hall
Noah Oleyer, 4, who saved his friend from drowning in a pool last November, yesterday became the youngest person ever honored by firefighters for a rescue.
Jones' family thankful for aloha
In a letter distributed to the media yesterday, the parents and siblings of ailing University of Hawai'i football coach June Jones thanked well-wishers for their support.
California bartender serves up record feat
It's time to hoist a glass to Bartender Pat, America's most traveled drinkmeister. Pat Winning has now served drinks in all 50 states.
Local tech startup WorldPoint retrenching
WorldPoint Interactive Inc., once one of the state's most promising high-tech startups, said yesterday it is planning a restructuring that could result in layoffs.
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