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Sunday, April 1, 2001

[WINNERS & LOSERS]



[WINNERS]

>> Steve Alm: The U.S. attorney who was resigning his federal post is appointed to a state judgeship on the Circuit Court.

>> Longline tuna fishermen: Federal Judge David Ezra eases restrictions and allows Hawaii-based longline tuna fishermen to go out to sea again.

>> Lucky whale: A catamaran carrying tourists helps save a humpback whose tail was tangled in rope attached to a buoy.

[LOSERS]

>> Gov. Ben Cayetano and the HSTA: Both went on TV last week to win public support, but the only way they will get it is to settle before a teachers strike.

>> Mayor Maryanne Kusaka: Kauai Council members question her leasing of a new red car from her former campaign co-chairman.

>> Molokai farmers: Crops are not being planted unless more water can be made available to ease a drought.



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