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MEDIA RELEASE According to the U.S. Department of Commerce sponsored China Travel Trade Barometer, a majority of the tour operators surveyed (as of June 16 – July 1, 2011) reported higher bookings in the second quarter 2011, increasing 16 to 20 percent, on average, compared to second quarter 2010. No one in the travel trade […]

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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.

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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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MEDIA RELEASE On June 18, the Government of Japan announced the foreign recipients of the 2011 Spring Imperial Decorations. The Honorable Daniel Ken Inouye, U.S. Senator from Hawaii, received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, which is the highest level of National Orders for ordinary foreigners. Inouye was presented the Grand […]

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MEDIA RELEASE On behalf of the employees of the Hawaii State Judiciary, the Judiciary’s statewide Japan Relief Fund coordinator Lori Okita has presented a $19,489 check for the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund to Coralie Matayoshi, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross, Hawaii Chapter. The Judiciary’s donation will be used by […]

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Special to Hawaii 24/7 Inspired by the story of Sadako, a Japanese girl who made 1,000 paper cranes as a prayer for peace and healing after WWII, North Kohala resident Saravady Ratha organized friends and dojo members from Kohala Aikikai aikido club to make 1,000 origami cranes as a meditation for those suffering in Japan. […]

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Prompted by the announcements of other carriers’ intentions to reduce service to Japan, Hawaiian Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to Japan and its broader plan of expansion in Asia. President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Dunkerley said, “The earthquake and the tsunami which hit Japan on March 11 devastated the littoral communities in […]

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‘This tent is very important to be together privately as a family, its much warmer being inside and has given us peace of mind’

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