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Council on Revenue Lowers Forecast Right Before Tsunami
In its March Forecast, the Council on Revenues lowered its projections for tax revenue growth, in fiscal year 2011, from 3.0 percent to 0.5 percent.
HTA Coordinating 9-Point Tourism Response Plan
The Hawaii Tourism Authority has been issuing daily briefings since the tsunami event and yesterday also released a 9-point response coordination plan.
Abercrombie to Visit Damaged Areas, Tsunami Recovery Estimated at Tens of Million of Dollars
Governor Neil Abercrombie tomorrow, will visit areas damaged by the tsunami that swept through the islands last week.
Tsunami Damage Assessments Due Friday, March 18, 2011
Individuals and businesses on Maui that sustained tsunami damage are asked to submit an assessment survey to the Maui County Civil Defense agency by Friday, March 18, 2011.
TRAVEL ALERT: State Dept Advises Americans to Avoid Travel to Japan
In the aftermath of the tsunami event in Japan, U.S. citizens are being urged by the U.S. State Department to avoid traveling to Japan at this time.
Free Calls to Japan Offered by Mobi PCS
In the wake of Thursday’s earthquake and tsunami, Mobi PCS is offering customers and the public at large free calls to Japan through Sunday, March 13.
VIDEO: Aerial Reconnaissance following 6 foot Tsunami Wave on Maui
Aerial reconnaissance was conducted at first light on Friday morning to assess the impacts of 6 foot tsunami waves that flooded many inland areas and washed debris ashore on Maui.
VIDEO: Maalaea Boats and Business Hit Bottom Friday
Boats and business hit bottom early Friday morning when the tsunami hit Maalaea Boat Harbor on Maui.
Tsunami Advisory CANCELED; Road Updates issued for Maui
Country crews continue debris removal and maintenance work at several island locations following a series of tsunami waves overnight and into the morning hours.
MAUI SPECIFIC Tsunami Preparedness Information
Residents are being asked to Prepare Now for a tsunami which is estimated to first hit Kauai at 2:59 a.m. Waves are estimated to hit Maui at Kahului Harbor at 3:23 a.m.
Tsunami Advisory CANCELED
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu has CANCELLED the Tsunami Advisory effective at 11:26 a.m. this morning.
Hawaiian Telcom Asks Public to Limit Phone Calls During Tsunami Warning
To ensure that all critical calls can go through, Hawaiian Telcom is asking Hawaii residents to limit phone calls to emergencies only at this time.
3.6 Magnitude Quake Rattles Waimanalo, Oahu
The US Geological Survey now says the quake was a 3.6 magnitude tremor centered 2 miles South West of Waimanalo, Oahu.
Third quake in as many days rattles Big Island
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake occurred off the Hamakua coast late Sunday. The quake was located 30 miles WNW of Hilo, Hawaii, or 60 miles SSE of Hana, Maui.
6.9 Quake off Gulf of California, no tsunami threat
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred off the Gulf of California at 7:53 this morning (Thursday, October 21, 2010). There is no destructive tsunami threat based on historical data. Details of the quake are provided below: Region: GULF OF CALIFORNIA Geographic coordinates: […]
4.0 Eathquake off Mauna Loa, NO tsunami expected
A 4.0 earthquake occurred off the Southeastern flank of Mauna Loa on the Big Island this morning (Sunday October 3, 2010). The quake occured at 9:39 a.m. at the 19.2 North and 155.5 West coordinated. Officials with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach say no tsunami is expected, however, some areas may have […]
3.7 magnitude quake shakes Big Island
Residents of the Big Island experienced a moderate tremor just before noon today. The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency reports an earthquake measuring 3.7 in magnitude occurred at 11:52 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time. The quake was centered 5 miles SE of Pu’u O’o Crater, 24 miles S of Hilo, and 225 miles SE of Honolulu […]
7.2 quake reported in Mariana Islands, no threat to Hawaii
A 7.2 magnitude quake was reported South of the Mariana Islands this morning. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Ewa Beach Hawaii, there is NO tsunami threat to Hawaii. The quake was reported at 11:20 a.m. HST on Friday, August 13, 2010. Based on all available data, a destructive Pacific-Wide tsunami is not expected and […]
3.8 Earthquake Rattles Big Island
A 3.8 magnitude quake occurred at 7:38 this morning on the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa on the Big Island. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami expected. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered 2 miles west of Pahala, 11 miles north-northeast of Naalehu, 18 miles east-northeast of Hawaiian […]
1,208 Whales Sighted in Great Maui Whale Count
A total of 1,208 humpback whale sightings were reported in the Great Maui Whale Count, held over the weekend. The Pacific Whale Foundation says an average of 382 whales per hour were tallied during the count, which took place at 12 stations across Maui. The sightings represented a 19.6% increase over last year, but still […]
