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A series of earthquakes rocked North Hawaii Wednesday afternoon (Oct 19) with the first quake occurring at 2:10 p.m. at a magnitude 4.5M followed by at least four aftershocks of at least 3.0 magnitude and a swarm of smaller aftershocks. There is no tsunami threat from these earthquakes according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

Earthquakes rock North Hawaii Wednesday (Oct 19)

A series of earthquakes rocked North Hawaii Wednesday afternoon (Oct 19) with the first quake occurring at 2:10 p.m. at a magnitude 4.5M followed by at least four aftershocks of at least 3.0 magnitude and a swarm of smaller aftershocks. There is no tsunami threat from these earthquakes according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

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Just after sunset in Kailua-Kona as seen from Holualoa Sunday (Oct 2).

Wish you where here? Kailua-Kona sunset

Just after sunset in Kailua-Kona as seen from Holualoa Sunday (Oct 2).

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As a result of recent declines in bunker fuel prices, Matson announced today that it is decreasing its fuel surcharge by three percentage points, from 45.5% to 42.5% for its Hawaii service, and from 47% to 44% for its Guam/CNMI and Micronesia service, effective this Sunday, September 25, 2011.

Matson decreasing fuel surcharge for Hawaii, Guam/CNMI and Micronesia

As a result of recent declines in bunker fuel prices, Matson announced today that it is decreasing its fuel surcharge by three percentage points, from 45.5% to 42.5% for its Hawaii service, and from 47% to 44% for its Guam/CNMI and Micronesia service, effective this Sunday, September 25, 2011.

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The State of Hawaii will receive a federal grant totaling $1,591,789 for veterans cemeteries on the neighbor islands announced Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), and Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) today.

Neighbor Islands to receive $1.6 million for veterans cemeteries

The State of Hawaii will receive a federal grant totaling $1,591,789 for veterans cemeteries on the neighbor islands announced Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), and Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) today.

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NO DESTRUCTIVE WIDESPREAD TSUNAMI THREAT EXISTS BASED ON HISTORICAL EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI DATA.

HOWEVER - EARTHQUAKES OF THIS SIZE SOMETIMES GENERATE LOCAL TSUNAMIS THAT CAN BE DESTRUCTIVE ALONG COASTS LOCATED WITHIN A HUNDRED KILOMETERS OF THE EARTHQUAKE EPICENTER. AUTHORITIES IN THE REGION OF THE EPICENTER SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS POSSIBILITY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

7.0M & 7.1M earthquakes in Vanuatu, no tsunami threat to Hawaii

NO DESTRUCTIVE WIDESPREAD TSUNAMI THREAT EXISTS BASED ON HISTORICAL EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI DATA. HOWEVER – EARTHQUAKES OF THIS SIZE SOMETIMES GENERATE LOCAL TSUNAMIS THAT CAN BE DESTRUCTIVE ALONG COASTS LOCATED WITHIN A HUNDRED KILOMETERS OF THE EARTHQUAKE EPICENTER. AUTHORITIES IN THE REGION OF THE EPICENTER SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS POSSIBILITY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

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Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced Beth Giesting as the Healthcare Transformation Coordinator. This is a new position, established by an executive order.

Governor selects Giesting as Healthcare Transformation Coordinator

Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced Beth Giesting as the Healthcare Transformation Coordinator. This is a new position, established by an executive order.

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Based on all available data a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is  not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii. The tsunami advisory for Japan has been cancelled.

7.0 magnitude earthquake off Japan, no tsunami threat to Hawaii

Based on all available data a destructive Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawaii. The tsunami advisory for Japan has been cancelled.

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The Hawai‘i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) expanded its online services to allow people to reactivate their unemployment claims on the internet beginning July 11, 2011, which will reduce their wait either at the unemployment office or via the telephone. This new option applies to people restarting their existing unemployment claim.

State expands online unemployment claims filing

The Hawai‘i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) expanded its online services to allow people to reactivate their unemployment claims on the internet beginning July 11, 2011, which will reduce their wait either at the unemployment office or via the telephone. This new option applies to people restarting their existing unemployment claim.

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There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii from the 7.6M earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center Wednesday (July 6).

The tsunami warning for the Kermadec Islands, Tonga and New Zealand has been CANCELLED.

7.6M earthquake in Kermadec Islands, no tsunami threat to Hawaii

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaii from the 7.6M earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center Wednesday (July 6). The tsunami warning for the Kermadec Islands, Tonga and New Zealand has been CANCELLED.

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Just another end to the day in Hilo with the bay and Mauna Kea.

Wish you were in Hawaii? Just another day at Hilo Bay

Just another end to the day in Hilo with the bay and Mauna Kea.

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Governor Neil Abercrombie today notified the State Legislature of his intent to veto measures in which he finds either policy disagreement, issues with the details of the legislation, and/or unfunded mandates.

Abercrombie notifies legislature of intent to veto 23 bills

Governor Neil Abercrombie today notified the State Legislature of his intent to veto measures in which he finds either policy disagreement, issues with the details of the legislation, and/or unfunded mandates.

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Pahala Public and School Library (Big Island) will close temporarily from Friday, July 1 - August 5 due to a staffing shortage.  The Library is scheduled to reopen on Monday, August 8.

While the Library is closed, patrons may visit the Naalehu Public Library (95-5669 Mamalahoa Highway; telephone: 939-2442).  Please contact the library for its current public service hours.

Pahala library to close July 1-August 5 due to lack of staff

Pahala Public and School Library (Big Island) will close temporarily from Friday, July 1 – August 5 due to a staffing shortage. The Library is scheduled to reopen on Monday, August 8. While the Library is closed, patrons may visit the Naalehu Public Library (95-5669 Mamalahoa Highway; telephone: 939-2442). Please contact the library for its […]

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No destructive widespread tsunami threat exists based on historical earthquake and tsunami data. However - earthquakes of this size sometimes generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within a hundred kilometers of the earthquake epicenter. Authorities in the region of the epicenter should be aware of this possibility and take appropriate action.

7.2M quake reported in Aleutian Islands, no tsunami threat to Hawaii

No destructive widespread tsunami threat exists based on historical earthquake and tsunami data. However – earthquakes of this size sometimes generate local tsunamis that can be destructive along coasts located within a hundred kilometers of the earthquake epicenter. Authorities in the region of the epicenter should be aware of this possibility and take appropriate action.

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A High Surf Advisory is in effect for South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands along with Big Island North and Eastern shores 6 a.m. this morning through 6 p.m. Thursday (June 23).

Surf heights of five to eight feet are forecast increasing to eight to ten feet on Wednesday. Beachgoers can expect large breaking waves and should use caution due to dangerous rip currents and beach erosion.

High Surf Advisory in effect today through Thursday

A High Surf Advisory is in effect for South facing shores of all Hawaiian Islands along with Big Island North and Eastern shores 6 a.m. this morning through 6 p.m. Thursday (June 23). Surf heights of five to eight feet are forecast increasing to eight to ten feet on Wednesday. Beachgoers can expect large breaking […]

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