Brad Ryan of the National Marine Fisheries Service looks on while the baby whale thrashed in the shallow water. The whale eventually turned itself around and managed to swim to deeper water, only to get stranded on the outer reef. See story.
Posted at 10:50 a.m., March 6, 2001 OHA vows to 'make corrections' A state audit of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs released today criticizes the agency for poor planning, mismanagement, inadequate oversight of grants and loan programs and a hasty reorganization of administrative staff.
Posted at 10:55 a.m., March 6, 2001 Rep. Yonamine pleads not guilty State Rep. Nobu Yonamine pleaded not guilty to charges of drunken driving and unsafe lane change today in Ewa District Court.
Posted at 10 a.m., March 6, 2001 Baby humpback could beach itself again at Punalu'u The baby humpback whale that got lost and later found its way back to the ocean hadn't returned by mid-morning to where it had beached itself, but rescuers planned to check the Punalu'u shoreline today just in case.
Posted at 10:35 a.m., March 6, 2001 Young accident victims remain in critical condition A 19-year-old woman and a 1-year-old boy, who were involved in a single car crash Sunday night near Honolulu Airport, remained in critical condition today, a Queen’s Medical Center spokewoman said.
Posted at 8:20 a.m., March 6, 2001 Man arrested in church altar arson Honolulu police yesterday arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with a fire that caused about $2,000 in damage to a Kailua church in January.
Posted at 11:04 a.m., March 6, 2001 Girl struck in Palolo crosswalk upgraded The 11-year-old girl who was critically injured when she was struck by a van in Palolo on Monday was upgraded to guarded condition at the Queen’s Medical Center today, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Advertiser to build facility in Kapolei
The Honolulu Advertiser will build a $70 million printing and distribution facility in Kapolei, expanding its printing capabilities to compete with its afternoon rival and giving another boost to development in the area.
Army ends two chopper crash probes
The Army has completed two separate preliminary investigations of the crash of two Black Hawk helicopters during a Schofield Barracks training operation Feb. 12 that killed six people, and hopes to release its findings tomorrow.
Audit on OHA being released
A sharply critical state audit of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is expected to be released to the public today.
Gabbard accused in ethics violations
Both the state ethics and campaign spending commissions are investigating possible violations by newly elected Board of Education member Carol Gabbard.
Church goers invited to spend for a friend
Along with a sermon on being stewards of God's gifts, a Honolulu church last weekend gave its 7,500 members envelopes with $5, $10 and $20 bills.
Water works go awry
Board of Water Supply crews were kept busy yesterday fixing three broken water mains in Waikiki and Mapunapuna that cut off water to one apartment building and three businesses.
Kalaeloa VA homeless center delayed
Plans to transform three former Navy buildings at Kalaeloa into a center for homeless veterans have been delayed about three months while Congress is updated on plans for the site.
Haha'ione students play in empty space
Kindergarteners and first-graders at Haha'ione Elementary School have had to be creative during recess. Their playground equipment was taken out recently to make way for some new equipment.
Arakawa lawsuit denied
An official with the state Judiciary's Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office made "a misjudgment" but did not violate the law by releasing personal information about former police officer Clyde Arakawa.
Board sets parole eligibility in sex case
A man who admitted sexually molesting five girls and videotaping the acts must spend at least 8 1/2 years in prison before being eligible for parole.
Man held in slaying taken to hospital
A 43-year-old man charged with killing a homeless woman at Fort Street Mall was taken to the Queen's Medical Center early yesterday after complaining of illness.
Police Beat
'Ewa beating suspect arrested; Maui man taken into custody; Wai'anae fire called arson.
O'ahu briefs
Ailing crewman brought to O‘ahu; Outdoor Circle seeks nominees; Ho'opono grants available; New bike path to run by LCC; Board seat remains open; Army to speak about Makua.
Heart device helps its inventor
Just days after accepting a top engineering prize in Washington, D.C., for developing the heart pacemaker, West Hawai'i philanthropist Earl Bakken became a beneficiary of his own life-saving invention.
Emrich Nicholson, Big Isle painter, dead at 87
Noted Big Island artist Emrich Nicholson, 87, died of a heart attack Feb. 25 at his Puako home in South Kohala where he had lived since 1969.
Neighbor Island briefs
Worker admits to embezzlement; Big Isle family reports scam; Haleakala Park seeks volunteers; AIDS talk to be held on Maui; Free job training, placement available; Sierra Club plans Maui events; Police crack down on blue lights.
Bob Krauss
Moana dances on at 100
For a 100-year-old, she's shamelessly glamorous and outrageously popular. Her younger sisters down the block, waiting for the phone to ring, are green with envy. The old Moana Hotel keeps packing them in.
Lee Cataluna
Barista dispenses friendliness with latte
When the third person in a month mentioned the mom-and-pop coffee stand, I knew there was something going on at the entrance of Kaiser's Moanalua hospital.
Jan TenBruggencate
Energy alternatives may suit the Islands
When it comes to potential nonfossil fuel energy in Hawai'i, ideas are not in short supply. They include fields of solar panels and ocean thermal energy conversion.
Mike Leidemann
One man finally did right thing
Cmdr. Scott Waddle finally did what all the president's men and the rest of the government machinery couldn't. He got it right with the Japanese.
