Scientists Mark 100th Anniversary of Maunaloa’s 1926 Eruption
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory commemorated the centennial of Maunaloa’s 1926 eruption that destroyed Ho’ōpūloa village and crossed what is now Highway 11. The eruption was notable for being the first Hawaiian lava flow photographed from the air and attracted hundreds of spectators. The 1926 eruption began April 10 at the summit and migrated to the […]
4.7 Earthquake Hits Hawaii Island, Felt Across Multiple Islands
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii Island Tuesday night with no tsunami threat or volcanic impact. The quake was felt on Maui, Molokai, and Oahu with over 716 reports filed within the first hour. The earthquake occurred 14 miles east of Pāpa’ikou at 10:37 p.m. on June 9 at a depth of 24 miles. No […]
Kilauea Eruption Damages Vegetation Around Summit with Acidic Gas Plumes
Ongoing volcanic eruptions at Kilauea since December 2024 have created acidic conditions that damaged vegetation around the summit when wind patterns shifted volcanic gases toward populated areas. Kilauea’s summit eruption began December 23, 2024 and has produced 48 high lava fountaining episodes. Winter kona wind patterns pushed acidic volcanic plumes north toward Hawaii Volcanoes National […]
Maui Family Seeks Medical Emergency Funds After Mexico Hospitalization
A Maui man is hospitalized in Mexico with organ failure after a fishing trip, with his family raising funds through GoFundMe to cover medical expenses and air ambulance costs. Chad Walker, 47, developed pancreatitis and kidney failure during a family vacation in Cancun. He is currently on a ventilator and too unstable for medical transport […]
British Election Results May Signal Challenges for US Progressive Politics
A political columnist analyzes Britain’s recent election where Labour Party lost support over immigration policies, drawing parallels to US Democratic Party challenges with progressive positions. Britain’s Labour Party lost support as voters expressed concerns about immigration and social disorder issues. Reform UK, an anti-immigration party, gained ground by breaking traditional two-party dominance. The column draws […]
Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Shakes Big Island, Minor Effects on Maui
A moderate 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Big Island with light to moderate shaking reported across multiple communities. Some areas experienced brief power outages but no major damage was reported. The earthquake caused light to moderate shaking across Big Island communities from Hilo to Kailua-Kona. Some residents in Holualoa lost power immediately after the shaking […]