Lt. Gov. Mazie Hirono and Michael Hamnett, director of the Social Science Research Institute at the University of Hawai‘i, unveiled a state campaign to encourage islanders to prepare for potential natural disasters. See story.
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Teachers reject panel's pay recommendation
The Hawai'i State Teachers Association yesterday joined the state in rejecting a fact-finders report recommending a 19 percent raise for teachers, sticking to its demand for a 22 percent raise over four years.
911 tapes reveal terror at Ala Moana
Moments before Cherry Ann Cachola Domingo was shot and killed by her former boyfriend, a man who had come to her aid had stared into the barrel of a sawed-off shotgun. Police 911 tape (636 kb).RealPlayer plug-in required.
Maui mayor wants new Lahaina library
With its waterfront location, the quaint Lahaina Public Library is one of the most attractive places in Hawai'i where a person can check out a book. In fact, a few years back, it was ranked among the 10 most scenic libraries in America.
21st Legislature opens today
The 21st Hawai'i Legislature opens this morning amid music, flowers and early partisan infighting.
Mayors ask for more contractors, dollars
Honolulu Mayor Jeremy Harris is asking legislators to grant county governments more power to hire private companies when it's cheaper and more efficient than using public employees.
Two Harris picks may be useful for 2002 race
The latest round of appointments by Honolulu Mayor Jeremy Harris indicate he is firming up support among some key Democrats as he looks to run for governor in 2002.
Man charged in death of liquor store owner
An O'ahu grand jury yesterday indicted Eric K. Vance on charges of robbing and murdering Kane'ohe liquor store owner Song Chol Marshall on Christmas Eve.
Legislature to open amid Hawaiian-rights protest
Another Hawaiian-rights rally will be held during today's opening of the Legislature, with scores of red-clad protesters at the State Capitol calling on lawmakers to help defend native entitlements.
Uyesugi defends himself in lawsuit
Byran Uyesugi is defending himself against a lawsuit that was filed after he committed the state's worst mass murder by gunning down seven co-workers at Xerox Hawai'i on Nov. 2, 1999.
Regionals fisheries chief challenges Clinton's plan
When President Clinton announced the establishment of an ecosystem reserve that would limit fisheries and lobstering on the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, he may have overstepped his legal authority.
Barbers Point school's isolation a worry
As Barbers Point Elementary School becomes more isolated on the former naval air station it calls home, security is becoming a more immediate concern for the state Department of Education.
Long-awaited street signs installed quickly
Norfolk residents were surprised when a city crew appeared in their neighborhood on a recent Friday with long-awaited street signs and then worked through the weekend to install them.
State unveils action figures to push disaster readiness
A woman called Mother Nature and four hulking wrestler-types with names like Flash Flood and Hurricane were introduced to the public yesterday as part of a campaign to help Hawai'i residents protect against natural disasters.
O'ahu briefs
15-20 foot surf forecast; Vision team meeting today; Tennis balls, rugs sought; Paying for a playground; Yearly projects planned today; Suspect pleads not guilty
Neighbor Island briefs
Puna crackdown targets motorists; Kurtistown man charged in fraud; Kona doctor wins court judgment; Arts endowment awards grants
Bob Krauss
Canoeists' philosophy is universal
Don't be surprised if a canoe with a crew of Native American paddlers pops up in Hawaiian waters. A team of Indians from the Pacific Northwest has already competed against Australians and Fijians.
Lee Cataluna
Language of lei is local style
Understanding about lei is part of understanding these islands. Knowing the formal (maile, 'ilima, kika) from the informal (plumeria, plumeria, plumeria) is like knowing the dress code.
Jan TenBruggencate
Rare birds socializing again at Midway
The golden gooney, or short-tailed albatross, is expanding is numbers at Midway Atoll, but not through mating. The short-tailed albatross is among the most endangered seabirds in the world.
Mike Leidemann
Fearless woman is one really cool hero
My latest hero is Miriam Abrin, a Nu'uanu resident who proved that a determined home-improvement do-it-yourselfer can be stronger than concrete, even stronger than phosphoric acid.
