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MEDIA RELEASE NASA and Ohio State University researchers have discovered the major tsunami generated by the March 2011 Tohoku-Oki quake centered off northeastern Japan was a long-hypothesized “merging tsunami.” The tsunami doubled in intensity over rugged ocean ridges, amplifying its destructive power at landfall. Data from NASA and European radar satellites captured at least two [...]

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Although no reported widespread tsunami threat exists from the 6.7 magnitude earthquake in Japan Wednesday (June 22) a tsunami near the epicenter could occur. The tsunami Advisory issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency for Iwate Prefecture in Japan has been cancelled as of 7:45 a.m. JST June 23, 2011.

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New lawns, landscaping and oceanfront paths, enhanced beach and improved views from some suites

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Hawaiian Airlines members of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l. (ALPA) have donated $14,500 to assist victims of earthquake and tsunami disasters in Japan, the latest outpouring of charity from a pilot group with special ties to Asia.

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Books of condolence now are available for signing at the mayor’s offices in Hilo and Kona, allowing Big Island residents to share their messages with the people of Japan. Art Taniguchi, Bank of Hawaii regional vice president and Honorary Consul General of Japan to Hilo, unveiled the books Thursday and said they give an opportunity [...]

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The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Hawaii and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by tsunami waves on March 11, 2011.

Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the tsunami waves in Hawaii County, Maui County, and the City and County of Honolulu.

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MEDIA RELEASE The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a resolution introduced by Sens. Daniel K. Akaka and Daniel K. Inouye encouraging Americans to observe Tsunami Awareness Month this month and to be prepared by identifying evacuation routes. Akaka said: “The recent events in Japan serve as a reminder of the importance of being prepared. National [...]

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Researchers estimate islands will see impacts in about two years and again in five years

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The Center for Hawaiian Music Studies presents ‘Ukulele Jams in Keaukaha. A benefit for the victims of the tsunami in Japan, this free concert features some of the island’s finest musicians including Grammy award-winning artist Keoki Kahumoku, Brittni Paiva, Buddy and Sammi Fo, Konabob Stoffer.

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MEDIA RELEASE The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance that designates the earthquake and tsunami in Japan in March 2011 as a qualified disaster for federal tax purposes. This guidance affects recipients of disaster relief payments as well as employer-sponsored private foundations. The guidance allows recipients of qualified disaster relief payments to exclude those payments [...]

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Surges of up to five feet high washed ashore on many of the tiny atolls, which are mere feet above sea level. More than 100,000 tropical seabirds were killed by the tsunami at Midway Atoll alone.

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Representatives from state and county agencies available again Wednesday at Old Kona Airport pavilion

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