Kawananakoa was later removed as board president. University of Hawaii scientists announce they've cloned more than 50 mice, spanning three generations. Groups marking the 100th anniversary of the annexation of Hawaii begin a torch march around Oahu. The ZipLane opens on the H-1 Freeway. Gov. Cayetano says the state will hire a mainland law firm to investigate why Hawaii gas prices are high.
Firefighters battle a huge brushfire on Molokai.
Kam Drive-In, Hawaii's last such theater, closes. A police officer and suspect are shot and wounded during a struggle in Makapuu. A primary election win for gubernatorial candidate Linda Lingle buoys hope for a Republican revolution in November. GTE Hawaiian Tel announces an increase in pay phone rates to 35 cents a call. Federal prosecutors indict former state Sen. Milton Holt on theft charges.