AUGUST 2003
Tearful farewell; Bus union sets Aug. 26 strike deadline; Waipahu cleanups criticized; Waialua Library helped by aloha; Fire uncovers cultural sites; Isle researchers in Parkinson's study; Hawaii vets clinics may expand; Fraternity's map helps students; Producer worked on 'Blue Hawaii'
[V. 8, No. 214 - Sat., August 2, 2003]
DFS and state settle dispute; Bus fares could rise to avert route cuts; Engineering firm faces record fine over donations; Crews respond to Bankoh scare; Most pets now bypass quarantine; UH med school marks Class of 2007; Gov laments influence of unions; State tax revenues expected to decline
Public warned on high water use; Researchers solve biochem mystery; Ex-isle officer killed with own gun; Cream of the crop; Guard air controllers return; Waste woes lead to Waipio ban; Few register for Philippine polls; Driving Ms. Violet fulfills Kaimuki man [V. 8, No. 216 - Mon., August 4, 2003] Army admits Makua failure; Kilauea Volcano thrilling park visitors; Lingle masters the art of controlling the message; Officers recall slain comrade; Old note in bottle is mystery to be solved; Wave-generated electricity tests set; UH joins research center project; Crew sets out to recover WWII remains [V. 8, No. 217 - Tue., August 5, 2003] 'Ice' usage overstated; NFL awaits $600K in Pro Bowl proceeds; School's computers stolen; Battle for custody; Nerve gas leak brings penalty; Mom told to take mental exam; Woman allowed to see boyfriend; Complaint filed over contributions [V. 8, No. 218 - Wed., August 6, 2003] City eyes bus fare hikes; Officials defend 'ice' data; Isles show migration net loss in '90s; Deal may save cemetery pagoda; Gov presents new parole board; Powder scare closes court; Kobayashi leads Okino ouster; UH to install water-saving devices; IBM, UH team on drug research [V. 8, No. 219 - Thu., August 7, 2003] Refuse official quits amid allegations; Ceremony recalls Hiroshima; Bus riders fume over fare hikes; Audit describes disarray; Dole building evacuated; Chemical hoax suspects sought; Officials argue over alleged breach; Peddler ban bill advances [V. 8, No. 220 - Fri., August 8, 2003] $7 billion deal to benefit isles; Auditor criticizes CPS progress; Neighbors aid family after fire; Isle delegates voted for gay bishop; Fire threatens Maili homes; Suspect caught after swimming Ala Wai; Firm fined for illegal donations; Mom indicted in attempt to kill son [V. 8, No. 221 - Sat., August 9, 2003] State to repair Castle Junction; UH report indicates economic upswing; More funds offered for terror fight; Kagan to account for dogs in court; Winds destroy replica of historic grass hut; Water Board praises usage cuts; Most of state is suffering from low rainfall; Suspect allegedly said he had bomb [V. 8, No. 222 - Sun., August 10, 2003] Sonic zoom; Schools fix fire infractions; Oahu traffic deaths rise to 49; Reactions mixed to roundabout; Maui water woes delay construction; USS Arizona survivor laid to rest; HMSA expanding cancer testing; Fish farm gets OK to use cages; New hotspots theory offered; Sea bacteria may be beneficial [V. 8, No. 223 - Mon., August 11, 2003] Isle gas prices lead nation; Hilton turning the page on mold; Maui mulls building bypass route; Donations will bring Iz statue to Hawaii; 86-y.o. instructor observes aikido anniversary; Fanning visit holds nostalgia for senator; Duke Kahanamoku celebration set [V. 8, No. 224 - Tue., August 12, 2003] ERS records big gains; Guard soldiers head to Afghanistan; Expert to call out Maui cat; Former Maui officer jailed; Scrawling charges to be tossed; Agency granted checks on dogs; Man gets 10 years for fatal crash; Parolee's second chance is long shot [V. 8, No. 225 - Wed., August 13, 2003] HMSA will ask for rate increase; Security breach shuts Maui airport; Bus fare hike would hit seniors; Netting secures rocks to hillside; Case cites Iran as new peace threat in Mideast; Pastor pleads no contest to theft; First dog seen by inspectors in good condition [V. 8, No. 226 - Thu., August 14, 2003] City sets example with bus backups; Fake guns net 3 arrests; UH offers new education degree; Expert confirms big cat on Maui; Molokai fire destroys building; Car fire spreads to woman's home; Isle risk of fire death among nation's lowest; Aerial-banner ban upheld [V. 8, No. 227 - Fri., August 15, 2003] East powers up; Labor chief disciplined; State calls for details of Jones contract; Wax fuels gallery blaze; Contraband collection grows at airport; Fire restarts twice after destroying home; Escapee tells of thirst for freedom; Pele painting an unusual take; Panel moves on leasehold conversions [V. 8, No. 228 - Sat., August 16, 2003] Strike would hit 14,000 students; Pentagon picks Alaska over Hawaii; Inouye confident of carrier base in Hawaii; Big Isle park expansion creates new challenges; State defends its monitoring of isle beaches; Research lab aims to refine tissue culture processes | Hilo team takes teen World Series; Fire threatens AF tracking site; UH studies cold burn; School funding released; Ecology nurtures isle couple; Pearl apprenticeships in demand; Sweet bread baker no loafer; Realtor wins cancer award [V. 8, No. 230 - Mon., August 18, 2003] City calls Honolulu bus fares a bargain; Parking issue halts 'Stairway' reopening; Bones of military mascot present a burial dilemma; Gulf War Veteran faces expulsion to South Korea; Beach ban is looming for Maui businesses; Experts offer water-conscious lawn care advice; Crews attack Leeward fire's last hot spots [V. 8, No. 231 - Tue., August 19, 2003] Student sues Kamehameha; UH unveils Jones' current contract; 36 school projects left behind; JCCH president resigns; Swells erode Kaanapali beach; Friends mourn Samaritan's death; Hawaii sea ridge may affect climate; Facility to offer drought relief [V. 8, No. 232 - Wed., August 20, 2003] Isle students do well on ACT; Kamehameha ruling expected today; Bishop Museum gets $18M gift; Tourist dies below Maui pools; City workers have strike rides; Little League champs welcomed home; Isle Marines get staph treatment; Wahiawa Library burglarized again; Volunteers aid 2 beached whales [V. 8, No. 233 - Thu., August 21, 2003] Rutledges face fraud charges; Trustees prepare policy defense; Bus-service cuts delayed; Warehouse space scarce; Reef damage may cost $5.8M; Trust ex-CEO files defamation suit; Rescued whales improving; Haiku Stairs neighbors frustrated; Community centers bear health burden; Kilauea fire station to be moved; Fire threatens rare Kaena plants; 6 seek Big Isle council seat [V. 8, No. 234 - Fri., August 22, 2003] School threats prompt warning; Harris, Council differ on bus fares; BYUH, UH business school rate highly; Arbiter rules against forced OT; Video piracy ring busted here; Mid-Pac kids like new tech center; Library to get free alarm system; Murder suspect says rights violated [V. 8, No. 235 - Sat., August 23, 2003] Union's bus plan lessens pay hike; City sets up carpools, shuttle service; UH campuses prepares for bus strike; Isle effort to reduce water use falls short; Student receives fair welcome; Case wants Lingle to lobby Bush; Kona woman wills millions to isle groups [V. 8, No. 236 - Sun., August 24, 2003] Oahu braces for bus strike; The last strike: 1971; Navigating a bus strike; Surf contests jockey for spots; Native blood vs. custom; Exploring the deep; Ohta's big plans for small tools; High science at UH; Aunty Nona plans to retire; Navy anti-drug war effective [V. 8, No. 237 - Mon., August 25, 2003] Late bus routes canceled; City bus drivers in national top 25; Looming strike has bus riders weighing options; Dolphin's tumor therapy makes medical history; Staph study focuses on isle groups; Micronesians in need of state services; Doctors save turtle with spear in its neck [V. 8, No. 238 - Tue., August 26, 2003] ON STRIKE; Bus-fee hike advances; Taxi backup plan may be no-show; Isle SAT scores decline slightly; New arsenal in 'ice' war; Ex-Kahuku star injured in rally; Self-defense claimed in officer's death; Lingle veto gets national attention; 5-day anti-terrorism drill this week; Water-saving measures broaden; Student health survey support urged; Officials to release rescued turtle [V. 8, No. 239 - Wed., August 27, 2003] Commuters muddle along; Mayor may back bus takeover; Man resorts to 2-hour walk; Strike cuts Handi-Van service; Abuse reports prompt lockup probe; Man hits airliner with rock; 64 fugitives arrested on Maui; Isle 'scopes turn to Mars; Officer shoots sword-waving man; Rescued turtle freed [V. 8, No. 240 - Thu., August 28, 2003] Bus talks to restart; Handi-Van service at 60%; School bus express has slow start; 'Ice' treatment exceeds alcohol, pot; 'Ice' effect on fetuses not seen; Arson hits gay cleric's church; Shooting suspect to be tried as an adult; Hep C a 'silent epidemic'; Brush fire scorches 70 acres; State must pay Hanalei legal fees [V. 8, No. 241 - Fri., August 29, 2003] Bus talks break down; Strike saves city money; Storm sending big waves; Desalination plant blessed; Kamehameha 'must win' on policy; PGMA founder denies fraud; Makiki fire leaves 5 homeless; Lingle, Cabinet in terror test flight; 11 charged in Kona 'ice' bust; Weed & Seed is growing; Wasps swarm on Haleakala [V. 8, No. 242 - Sat., August 30, 2003] State decked by drought; Strike likely to last past Labor Day; Council seeks to cover shortfall; Strike leaving disabled stranded; Warriors prep for kickoff; Govs, Dems unite for Akaka bill; Makiki fire victims regroup; Special Olympics drive pays off; Hokule'a voyage delayed; Snake found on airliner |
Storm spirals near Big Isle; Residents stay calm; Bus strike chokes Chinatown; Grandson improves on vet's request; Program teaches isle harmony; Man recovering from sword cut; Philippines allows dual citizenship; Ship honors war hero
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