Tuesday, March 29 2011 11:13 PM EDT2011-03-30 04:13:54 GMT
In response to the March 11 tsunami, lawmakers representing the Kaneohe, Kailua and Waimanalo areas will hold a meeting to gain community input regarding tsunami evacuation...More >>
Tuesday, March 29 2011 12:41 AM EDT2011-03-29 04:41:22 GMT
Concerns over radiation in tap water continue to drive a run on bottled water in Japan. A bottled water company in Hawaii is trying to help meet the need....More >>
Thursday, March 24 2011 4:49 AM EDT2011-03-24 08:49:28 GMT
A sellout crowd showed up to help out in one of the many fundraisers for the earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan. While Iron Chef Masaharu...More >>
Wednesday, March 23 2011 1:08 AM EDT2011-03-23 05:08:09 GMT
As the suffering in Japan plays out on television screens in every corner of the world, Tokai International College professor Toake Endoh shares a feeling... More >>
Wednesday, March 23 2011 12:08 AM EDT2011-03-23 04:08:18 GMT
The American Red Cross has always provided food, shelter and other essentials to victims of a disaster. A decade ago volunteers recognized the need to add "mental" health...More >>
Tuesday, March 22 2011 5:06 PM EDT2011-03-22 21:06:26 GMT
Want to help the people of Japan and eat some ono food at the same time? Chef Morimoto is hosting an event that will do just that. The event is slated for Wednesday, March 23 at Morimoto Waikiki...More >>
Monday, March 21 2011 10:39 PM EDT2011-03-22 02:39:56 GMT
As Japan races to restore electricity to damaged reactors at its nuclear power plant in Fukushima, the United Service Organization (USO) in Hawaii...More >>
Monday, March 21 2011 9:17 PM EDT2011-03-22 01:17:54 GMT
The American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter, helped rescue one helpless victim who was buried in rubble in Kona when the tsunami hit the Big Island...More >>
Sunday, March 20 2011 2:16 AM EDT2011-03-20 06:16:13 GMT
Hawaii residents now have a new way to report damages from the tsunami. The Hawaii State Civil Defense has added a toll free number for residents to call over the weekend...More >>
Saturday, March 19 2011 12:08 PM EDT2011-03-19 16:08:37 GMT
The Kona Village Resort Friday announced that it will close indefinitely due to the significant structural and property damage it sustained during last week's earthquake-generated tsunami...More >>
Friday, March 18 2011 7:53 PM EDT2011-03-18 23:53:24 GMT
The Safeway Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Safeway Inc. is launching a statewide initiative to raise funds for the people of Japan who are suffering...More >>
Friday, March 18 2011 7:22 PM EDT2011-03-18 23:22:29 GMT
The United States Government has an extensive network of radiation monitors around the country and no radiation levels of concern have been detected...More >>
Friday, March 18 2011 9:01 AM EDT2011-03-18 13:01:30 GMT
Admiral Willard spoke from Camp Smith to reporters at the Pentagon via teleconference. He says U.S. personnel in Japan are closely monitoring...More >>
Friday, March 18 2011 2:40 AM EDT2011-03-18 06:40:09 GMT
Hawaii residents traveling to Japan have had to wade through complex and confusing rules and restrictions - as they try to cancel or reschedule their...More >>
Thursday, March 17 2011 8:36 PM EDT2011-03-18 00:36:07 GMT
President Barack Obama addressed the situation in Japan Thursday from the White House. Good afternoon, everyone. Over the last several days, the American people...More >>
Thursday, March 17 2011 8:32 PM EDT2011-03-18 00:32:29 GMT
Gov. Neil Abercrombie Thursday echoed comments made by President Barack Obama that no harmful levels of radiation are expected to reach Hawaii. "I want to reassure residents and...More >>
Wednesday, March 16 2011 9:19 PM EDT2011-03-17 01:19:40 GMT
Entertainer Jack Johnson is donating $50,000 to GlobalGiving's Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund to help residents of the affected areas. The nonprofit is distributing funds to...More >>
Tuesday, March 15 2011 9:45 PM EDT2011-03-16 01:45:39 GMT
Pearl Harbor - (HawaiiNewsNow) The US Pacific Fleet is overseeing naval relief operations in Japan amidst the growing concerns over the stability of that nation's nuclear facilities. Some service membersMore >>
Tuesday, March 15 2011 12:07 AM EDT2011-03-15 04:07:36 GMT
What grade would you give our city and state emergency officials for their handling of the tsunami? That's what we wanted to know and asked them to grade themselves...More >>
Monday, March 14 2011 5:48 PM EDT2011-03-14 21:48:46 GMT
Sand Island-(HawaiiNewsNow) Ramsay Wharton checks out more of the damage at Oahu waterways and boat harbors. While the famous La Mariana Restaurant escaped damage, its marina did not. Click through theMore >>
Saturday, March 12 2011 4:29 PM EST2011-03-12 21:29:47 GMT
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Many people are looking for information to contact their relatives or friends in Japan, since the earthquake on Thursday. The areas facing the heaviest damage are the PrefecturesMore >>
Friday, March 11 2011 5:55 PM EST2011-03-11 22:55:53 GMT
The tsunami advisory has officially ended for Hawaii effective at 11:26 a.m., according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. Tsunami wave heights across the state are now below...More >>
Friday, March 11 2011 5:26 PM EST2011-03-11 22:26:06 GMT
First Hawaiian Bank has established Japan-Hawaii Relief Fund to assist the survivors of the devastating earthquake and tsunami of March 11. First Hawaiian Bank has donated $100,000...More >>
Friday, March 11 2011 11:38 AM EST2011-03-11 16:38:16 GMT
Investors around the world were rattled Friday after a massive earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, adding another layer of uncertainty to already jittery markets.More >>
Friday, March 11 2011 8:29 AM EST2011-03-11 13:29:23 GMT
State Civil Defense has issued the following guidelines for areas affected by the tsunami generated by the 8.9 magnitude Honshu earthquake: Continue to monitor local news...More >>
Friday, March 11 2011 6:35 AM EST2011-03-11 11:35:25 GMT
According to the National Weather Service the Tsunami is passing through Midway Island at about 1:30 a.m. The gauge there reported a 53cm rise and then a drop of more than 4 feet...More >>
Friday, March 11 2011 6:27 AM EST2011-03-11 11:27:16 GMT
Mayor Peter Carlisle said all roads in evacuation zones on Oahu will be closed at 2 a.m. Police are stopping all vehicular traffic going into evacuation zones...More >>
Friday, March 11 2011 5:37 AM EST2011-03-11 10:37:19 GMT
Gov. Neil Abercrombie made the following statement from the State Civil Defense Emergency Operations Center: "Residents should take this tsunami warning...More >>
Friday, March 11 2011 5:21 AM EST2011-03-11 10:21:46 GMT
With a tsunami warning in effect, Hawaiian Electric Company is making preparations to respond to the potential impact to the electric system and coordinating...More >>
Friday, March 11 2011 4:06 AM EST2011-03-11 09:06:11 GMT
Kaua'i is in a tsunami warning due to an 8.8 magnitude earthquake which hit Japan earlier this evening. Based on all available data a tsunami may have been generated...More >>
Friday, March 11 2011 3:33 AM EST2011-03-11 08:33:47 GMT
Boaters with a boat in the water are advised to take all precautions to protect life and property and be prepared in event of a tsunami. It is generally recommended that operational...More >>
Friday, March 11 2011 3:16 AM EST2011-03-11 08:16:19 GMT
A Tsunami Warning has been issued for the State of Hawaii by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The first of several waves resulting from a severe...More >>
Friday, March 11 2011 3:04 AM EST2011-03-11 08:04:06 GMT
U.S. Coast Guard rescue crews are making preparations throughout the Main Hawaiian Islands to provide post-tsunami support following the devastating earthquake in Japan Thursday...More >>
A huge wave hit Bubba Gump in Kailua-Kona, according to Richard Ortega. Patio furniture got knocked over and few items were pushed out to the sea.More >>
