JANUARY 2004
Hawaii welcomes wet, wild†2004; Top stories of 2003; Flu cases increase threefold; Traffic deaths rise 13%; Wasps close operating room; Reef stamps to surface at aquarium; Law aims to cut state pension delays; Case asks Canada to accept isle beef; Maui bans new permits at 9 parks; Counties want new taxing powers; Isle resolutions for 2004; Professor, Dem backer Ihara dies
[V. 9, No. 2 - Fri., Jan. 2, 2004]
Wet weather gives HFD a†break; Gift of life; Man disrupts isle-bound flight; Election set for Hawaiian delegates; Pooches on patrol; Rains cause Oahu mudslides; Big Isle veteran geologist retires
[V. 9, No. 3 - Sat., Jan. 3, 2004]
Nonstop rain soaks isles; Poor weather closes neighbor isle airports; Disruptive passenger is charged; Storm near W. Samoa cancels 2 flights; Ceremony celebrates Queen Emma's birthday; Isle artist adds local touch to Mars craft; Coral reef stamps make a splash; Meetings to cover possible lay net ban
Heavy rains muck up isle waters, roads; Worst is over, forecasters say; Cyclone closes in on Samoa; Estate's CEO no stranger to upheaval; UH break-ins frustrating faculty; Schofield troops get taste of live fire; Isle troops to get new flak vests; NASA rover lands safely on Mars; Cottages savor Kauai's sweet history; Maui gets funds to fight seaweed [V. 9, No. 5 - Mon., Jan. 5, 2004] Hawaiian green sea turtle rebounds; N. Shore runoff cause revealed; Football players stranded in Samoa; Rover sends back initial pictures of Martian crater; Far galactic aging stuns Mauna Kea researchers; 'The Ride' surges forward; Traditions preserved at Shinto temple; Patience of isle judge and lawyer never waned [V. 9, No. 6 - Tue., Jan. 6, 2004] Oahu drivers in the pits; Reserve unit gets Schofield call-up; 'Pearl City' pilot show to shoot here; E. Oahu beaches get most pollution; Con-Con vets publicly back OHA; Chang can be head of the class; EPA fines city over paint storage; Isle athletes still stranded by storm; Parents sue captain over death of son; Whale collision injures fisherman [V. 9, No. 7 - Wed., Jan. 7, 2004] Isle school funding gets 'C'; On the road to war; Emergency shows need for Midway; Economists stay bullish on Hawaii; HPD to toughen alcohol policies; Hawaiian's trustee stabilizes finances; Rancher Clayton Bertelmann dies; Isle diocese fails to meet all directives; 7-year minimum in DUI death; Rains filtered New Year's air; Adoptions draw charges of visa fraud [V. 9, No. 8 - Thu., Jan. 8, 2004] Pali shooting kills 2; Key senator backs transit tax; Immigration change affects 1,500 daily; Gunshots damage 2 Maui homes; Telescope project draws criticism; Reservists gather to begin training; State negotiator facing busy year; Noni’s medical worth being tested; Officials warned on West Nile; Officer allegedly has history of threats [V. 9, No. 9 - Fri., Jan. 9, 2004] Gambling turf war factor in shooting; Gunshot victim 'had paid his dues'; Shooting a hot topic with golfers; More isle troops may be Iraq-bound; State, unions far apart in pay talks; Isle flu cases 'widespread'; Dobelle grilled on slow fund raising; Dorm power failure displaces students; New chief refocuses visitors bureau; Gov: Leave rail tax to counties; Housing agency returns funds to feds [V. 9, No. 10 - Sat., Jan. 10, 2004] Shooting victims identify suspects; BOE funding request gets mixed reactions; Aloha Airlines seeks to begin East Coast runs; Schofield bids farewell to departing troops; Large swells likely to bring 30-foot waves; Tourism bureau funds in dispute; Tennis wiz heads to famed Florida academy; Craftsman leaves legacy of inspiration; Isle businessman had a passion for hunting; Man sentenced for luring girls over 'Net | UH Mascot Vili under scrutiny; Charities pay price for funds; Telemarketers often win in court; State probes fund-raiser; Big waves hit North Shore; Troops, families get day of fun; Endangered hawk preys on native crow; Business advocate to lead Chamber; Mom, daughter share class; Military's economic effect touted; Suspect still sought in Pali shooting; Isle woman turns self in over visa fraud; Shark victim in surf meet [V. 9, No. 12 - Mon., Jan. 12, 2004] Illegal wagers stir isle violence; Ewa ban on limu picking proposed; Charity says telemarketer fund raising has benefit; Relief effort for Samoa under way; UH athletic director faces Olympic task; UH receives boost in security; Programs support overseas troops and families [V. 9, No. 13 - Tue., Jan. 13, 2004] Double KSBE trustee pay, panel says; 'Ice' plan cuts 2 Lingle proposals; UH mascot furor gets global attention; Shooting suspects plead not guilty; 3 dismissed from OHA suit; Residents say big cat in South Maui; Promoter energizes isle night life; Van involved in fatality is sought; Kilauea eruption shifts locations; Retired general backs war effort; Prison term in mail theft [V. 9, No. 14 - Wed., Jan. 14, 2004] Witness to shooting gets death threats; $2 million slated for road fixes; 2 questioned in cheerleader death; Kalaupapa nun on first step to sainthood; Lingle criticizes 'ice' spending plan; Panel cited for violating Sunshine Law; Dobelle's evaluation secret; Cliff work starts at Castle Junction; Exec charged for alleged illegal gifts; Hawaiians hand out self-rule leaflets; Man arrested in hit-and-run death; Isle residents help Samoa after cyclone; Kupuna ID cards offered [V. 9, No. 15 - Thu., Jan. 15, 2004] Winds batter isles; All Neighbor Islands affected; Several schools closed; 1-game suspension for brawl; UPW workers gain 10% raise; Last OHA challenge dismissed; Cheerleader's death labeled accident; UH seeks substitute dorm; Media program holds first classes; Kauai mayor queried in access dispute; Lingle outlines business proposals; HSTA unveils school wish list; Kamehameha boosts spending [V. 9, No. 16 - Fri., Jan. 16, 2004] Power restored after windstorm; Isle roofers keeping busy; Wie wows the crowd at Sony; Kapolei college complex proposed; Cheerleader's family wants answers; OHA moves ahead on election; No contest in prison sex assault case; Cops chase down tips on fugitive; Isle troops said ready for Iraq; Ethics panel might get power to fine [V. 9, No. 17 - Sat., Jan. 17, 2004] Wie misses the cut by a stroke; A hundred more head for Iraq; Kaaawa activist not cowed by truck fire; Trustee raises opposed; Lingle seeks funds to bolster administration staff; Businesses prepare for Big Isle ban on smoking; Contractor admits to billing fraud; American Samoa damage put at $150M [V. 9, No. 18 - Sun., Jan. 18, 2004] Tests await Legislature; Isle Asian kids lead in reading, math; Surf forecast concerns lifeguards; Filipino group fights to free man here; Voter registration for Hawaiian convention starts; Reservists get back to basics; Drugs, suicide top issues in student videos; Study program to return to China [V. 9, No. 19 - Mon., Jan. 19, 2004] Home-built airplane crashes off Kauai; Iraq trip leaves UH chairman aghast; Progress cited in sex abuse investigations; Gas cap debate to gain new fuel; Albatross population increases at Midway [V. 9, No. 20 - Tue., Jan. 20, 2004] Isle Coast Guard to get more boats; Coqui frogs spread across Maui; Mayors dust off their wish lists; Audience reflects on King's dream; Lava flows reshape Puu Oo; Ailing boy gets volcano flight wish; Town mourns teen who died here; Study into 'big box' firms inconclusive; Squid uses light to mimic moonbeams [V. 9, No. 21 - Wed., Jan. 21, 2004] Pali shooting suspect captured; Deny bail, prosecutors ask; Lawmakers prepare to tackle 'ice'; Bush speech leaves isle delegates cold; More county tax clout in doubt; Maui fall victim was drunk; Court appointees face big backlog; Church makes repairs after arson; Straub outsourcing criticized; Illegal donor seeks delay on fine; Inouye supports Kerry; Feedback sought on warning signs; Builder Charles Pankow dies; UH names 4 finalists for biomed post [V. 9, No. 22 - Thu., Jan. 22, 2004] Ready for business; Drug dog to get whiff of St. Louis School; Police find gun at fugitive's hideout; Obesity weighs heavy on taxpayers; Ban fishing, consultant tells council; Shark attack victim hits the slopes; Dispatcher's training kept new mom steady; West Maui hospital plan begins to form; Bhakti yoga devotees gather for Big Isle fest; Aspiring despite asthma [V. 9, No. 23 - Fri., Jan. 23, 2004] Prosecutor's office theft investigated; Oahu scrambles to handle big storm; Legislator pushes red-light cams; Binding arbitration sticky issue; Kawamoto donors in probe; Contractor pleads guilty to overbilling; Dobelle backs off West Oahu; Libraries get good grades; Feds fund office to help Hawaiians; Surf school fate debated; Kayaking touted as school sport; Charter schools director picked; Isles to get $475M from feds; Lanai condo owners sue [V. 9, No. 24 - Sat., Jan. 24, 2004] Judge OKs trustee pay plan; Woman shot dead by police on Maui; Attorney says investigator had OK for ammo; Nimitz contraflow lane a success; New Kamehameha CEO wants greater outreach; Federal Hawaiian office gets Bush's OK; Heavy rains wreak havoc throughout the islands; Farmers divided on recent heavy rainfall |
From Manoa to Mars; Columnist Dave Donnelly dies; Isle ID theft lasted 8 years; Maui police probe shooting; Suspect sought in Kapolei shooting; Few surprises likely in Gov's speech; Hawaii troops eligible to vote on Web; Sludge plant firm paid supporter; Ship models new response plan; 6 more named 'Living Treasures'; UH unveils new Holoholo memorial; Ag tourism pitched to farmers; Researchers mourn deaths of dolphins; Ethics applicants sought
[V. 9, No. 26 - Mon., Jan. 26, 2004]
Samoan relief for cyclone is team effort; Tornadoes whirl in Kunia area; Source of alcohol sought in fatality; Donnelly's generosity touched many; Isle musician saved lives in Holocaust; New home still sought for rescued orangutan; Council is asked to honor vow to test sewage; Waimano facility's destiny is in question; Bicycle ride to aid epilepsy foundation
[V. 9, No. 27 - Tue., Jan. 27, 2004]
Lingle presses her agenda; Potholes abound as funds dry up; ID thief evaluated jewelry; Shooting victim was wanted; Isle Marines head to Iraq again; Cheerleader was not on drugs; Feds press gun charges in Hawaii case; Advisers say sludge test is waste
[V. 9, No. 28 - Wed., Jan. 28, 2004]
Networks in Hawaii bog down with virus; Settlements to cost state $6.4M; Lingle proposes cap for arbitration; 2 officers demoted after fatal shooting; Honolulu police get additional protection; Mauna Kea captures death of a supernova; Schools chief to talk on needed support; Maui Internet sex offender gets 7 years; Attorney gets probation extended
[V. 9, No. 29 - Thu., Jan. 29, 2004]
School system obsolete, says superintendent; Harris to warn of tax hikes; Isle visitor numbers dip slightly; Maui police change shooting story; Man charged in fatal crash; Monk seal found dead on Kauai; Rutledge leaves hotel union; Panel OKs tax hike for rail system; Council OKs sludge plant
[V. 9, No. 30 - Fri., Jan. 30, 2004]
Kaimuki gets new police station; State's small claims at $291,000; Man accused in crash to return; State disputes waste audit; Study criticizes public health woes; Deejay secret was being himself; Travel exec inspired many; Student's death investigated; Maui air ambulance to start July 1; Winds whip through isles; Court rebuffs ranch's water request; Trucking officers get jail time for fraud
[V. 9, No. 31 - Sat., Jan. 31, 2004]
Big Isle resort gets facelift; Bill takes aim at excessive speeding; Police station's move upsets Hawaii Kai; Mayoral hopefuls build coffers; Local school boards get new push from Lingle; Ship's cook admits killing the captain and first mate; Suicide threat halts H-1 traffic; Defendant in Harris fund probe seeks delay; Gov cites Micronesian, Marshallese aid; Girls rule at annual science seminar; MADD issues Super Bowl Sunday alert; On the road again
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