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A light pole on the Honolulu side of the Pali Tunnel was moved into the median strip after three motorcycle police officers crashed into it on their way to work in town this morning.

Richard Ambo • The Honolulu Advertiser


UH women advance to WAC championship game
The University of Hawai‘i Wahine basketball team outscored Southern Methodist 20-11 in overtime to claim a 97-88 victory today and advance to the championship game of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament.



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Updated at 11:04 a.m., March 9, 2001
BREAKING NEWS
Three officers hurt in Pali crash
Three police motorcycle patrol officers were hurt today when they hit a light pole that had fallen across the Pali Highway. The accident closed the Pali in both directions for about two hours, snarling the morning commute for Windward residents.

Posted at 12:10 p.m., March 9, 2001
Police to question man suspected in hit-and-run
Police planned today to question a man who may have been driving a customized dark blue Ford Econoline van that they believe hit a bicyclist early Wednesday on Fort Weaver Road in ‘Ewa.

Updated at 11:58 a.m., March 9, 2001
Teachers demonstrate and prepare for strike vote
Hawai‘i’s public school teachers union says it’s ready to take a strike vote next week. Meanwhile, teachers demonstrated today to build public support for bigger raises.

Posted at 12:10 p.m., March 9, 2001
Coast Guard halts search for 3 men
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for three men who were lost in stormy seas on Wednesday near Midway.

Posted at 12:35 p.m., March 9, 2001
Police briefs
Student arrested for threatening teachers; Female inmate charged with beating of elderly man; Man arrested in stolen car

Posted at 1:28 p.m., March 9, 2001
Expert says longer periscope search could have prevented sub collision
Navy admirals questioned a submarine expert today about whether the commander of the USS Greeneville gave his crew enough time to ensure it was safe to surface before the sub struck and sank a Japanese fishing boat.

Greeneville skipper apologizes to families of victims
Admirals try to reconcile crew, collision
Immunity requests may alter inquiry
Navy told of chances to raise Ehime Maru from ocean floor
Investigator urges improvements in subs' ability to rescue
A Tribute to the Missing
Previous stories
See KHON-TV video of families' reaction to Waddle apology, available in low and high bandwidth format. RealPlayer is required.

Indicted Rodrigues may continue selecting judges
Although indicted by a federal grand jury on embezzlement and money laundering charges, labor leader Gary Rodrigues may still be able to hold on to a seat on the the pan that chooses judges.

Proposal would double-deck Nimitz Highway
Regents likely to pick Dobelle as next UH president
State Senate OKs tax-cut rollback
Rep. Yonamine changes plea to guilty in DUI case

Rainbows topple TCU, reach WAC semifinals
The UH Rainbows set a tournament record with 26 assists in a 99-79 rout of Texas Christian in yesterday’s quarterfinals of the Western Athletic Conference men's basketball tournament.
Rice's Baugh strikes out 10 to beat Rainbows
Recreation: Hiking: A natural island escape
Wahine can't afford letdown against SMU
Isle File: Punahou's Fey to plans leave coaching
Hau'oli la hanau: Historic birthday for Moana Hotel
Virginia Murison consulted the ghosts of the old Moana Hotel to bring the grand old lady of Waikiki back to life. Without their help, the hotel might not be celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend in such fine fashion.

Three news anchors well-worn faces in U.S. homes
Alora aromatherapy sticks fill rooms with fragrance

Norwegian line to place bigger, newer ship here
Plans by Norwegian Cruise Line to home-port a newer, bigger ship in Hawai'i later this year are expected to raise the profile of Hawai'i's rapidly growing cruise industry.

Waikiki security watch to intensify
Big Island ranch back on the market

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