Strong quake strikes between Samoa and American Samoa, causing residents to flee from TsunamiPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — A powerful 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the South Pacific between Samoa and American Samoa around dawn Tuesday, sending terrified residents fleeing for higher ground as a tsunami swept ashore, flattening at least one village. There were no immediate reports of fatalities. Scores killed in quake, ensuing tsunami at Samoa islands in South PacificAPIA, Samoa — A powerful earthquake in the South Pacific hurled massive tsunami waves at the shores of Samoa and American Samoa, flattening villages and sweeping cars and people out to sea, leaving at least 82 dead and dozens missing. Strong quake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing at least 34 and flattening villagesPAGO PAGO, American Samoa — Towering tsunami waves spawned by a powerful earthquake swept ashore on Samoa and American Samoa early Tuesday, flattening villages, killing at least 34 people and leaving dozens of workers missing at devastated National Park Service facilities. Tsunami destroys Samoa villages after 8.3 magnitude quakeWASHINGTON/WELLINGTON - An 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck off American Samoa Tuesday triggering a three-metre tsunami, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii confirmed, demolishing villages on low-lying islands in the Pacific state of Samoa. Magnitude 8.3 quake strikes off American SamoaWASHINGTON/WELLINGTON - An 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck off American Samoa Tuesday triggering a three-metre tsunami, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii confirmed. Legislator soldiers try to serve both their nation, districts while deployed to Middle EastA look at the 65 state legislators who also serve in the military: Army to allow lieutenant who refused to deploy to Iraq to resign from serviceHONOLULU — The Army is allowing the first commissioned officer to be court-martialed for refusing to go to Iraq to resign from the service, his attorney said late Friday. Attorney: Army to allow 1st officer to refuse Iraq duty to resignHONOLULU — An attorney says the first commissioned officer to be court-martialed for refusing to go to Iraq will be allowed to resign from the service. Adm. Walsh takes over as new US Pacific Fleet commanderPEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Adm. Patrick M. Walsh has taken over as the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Hawaii sugar producer plans to shut down operations next month after 119 years in businessKAUMAKANI, Hawaii — Gay & Robinson Inc. says its final sugar cane harvest will be processed in late October, when the company will officially leave the sugar business after 119 years. Census survey: Hawaii has nation’s highest housing costs, D.C. secondHONOLULU — With the highest housing costs in the nation, it’s not surprising Hawaii leads the nation in multigenerational households. Honololu issues preliminary ban on shark toursHONOLULU — The Honolulu City Council has given preliminary approval to a ban on shark tour businesses operating on Oahu, according to The Honolulu Advertiser. Judge orders Maui man not to smoke after flicked cigarette starts blaze on restaurant roofWAILUKU, Hawaii — A Maui judge has ordered a 19-year-old man who pleaded no contest to starting a restaurant fire with a flicked cigarette to stop smoking for a year. Court OKs bankruptcy reorganization plan for major Hawaiian souvenir retailer Hilo HattieHONOLULU — U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Robert Faris has approved a plan to reorganize Hilo Hattie. Lava hazard maps causing angst for insurance and mortgage consumers on Big IslandPAHOA, Hawaii — The U.S. Geological Survey’s 35-year-old maps of lava danger zones in this southern corner of the Big Island are a tableau of earthy colors and odd shapes originally meant for scientific and planning purposes. Hawaiian Airlines pilots authorize a strike, but no walkout is imminentHONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines pilots have voted to authorize a strike, although no walkout is imminent. Hawaii man accused of having sex in Cambodia with underage girl, will be prosecuted in USHONOLULU — A Hawaii man accused of having illicit sex with a 12-year-old girl in Cambodia is being held without bond in Honolulu pending a detention hearing. Hawaii researchers explore previously unseen deep coral reef areas, find juvenile fish nurseryHONOLULU — Scientists over the past month explored coral reefs in the remote Northwestern Hawaiian Islands that until recently were considered too deep for scuba divers to reach. US nuclear tests in Pacific lead to migration tensions, costly health obligations for HawaiiHONOLULU — Pius Henry fears his adopted government will kill him, that the United States won’t live up to a health care obligation to people from Pacific islands where it tested nuclear bombs. INSIDE WASHINGTON: Hawaii lawmaker has unusual, expensive jobs plan 3,800 miles awayWASHINGTON — A veteran House member from Hawaii has found a way to help his state’s struggling construction industry — and boost his campaign for governor. The catch? It would cost taxpayers an extra $10 billion. INSIDE WASHINGTON: Hawaii lawmaker with long reach tries to shape a project 3,800 miles awayWASHINGTON — Thousands of miles from his Hawaii congressional district, Democratic Rep. Neil Abercrombie has discovered a lifeline for his state’s struggling construction industry — and a potential boost in his campaign for governor. Docu on Obama’s late mother in the pipelineWASHINGTON - A documentary on US President Barack Obama’s late mother Stanley Ann Dunham will soon be made. Hawaii governor warns state’s budget woes will force ‘fundamental’ changes in governmentHONOLULU — Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle is warning of a “fundamental restructuring” of state government because of continuing budget woes. Attorney: Makena Resort, Maui Prince Hotel not closingMAKENA, Hawaii — An attorney for Wells Fargo Bank says the threat of the Maui Prince Hotel and Makena Resort closing has disappeared. Stinker: Bill to bar bad smelling people from Honolulu buses stallsHONOLULU — The proposal to bar smelly people from Honolulu buses turned out to be a stinker. Hawaiian Airlines says August traffic, capacity and occupancy roseHONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines said its systemwide traffic, capacity and load factor rose in August compared with a year earlier. World War II vets mark anniversary of Japanese surrender aboard the Missouri in Pearl HarborPEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — The famous battleship where Japanese officials signed the surrender documents that officially ended World War II played host on Wednesday to about 20 aging U.S. veterans and dozens of observers as they marked the 64th anniversary of the war’s end. Vote delayed on proposal to ban smelly people from Honolulu busesHONOLULU — A vote on a Honolulu City Council proposal that would bar people with offensive odors from public transit vehicles is being delayed. 64th anniversary of WWII’s end observed with ceremony aboard the Missouri in Pearl HarborPEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — About 20 aging veterans, family members and dozens of government officials gathered aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial to mark the 64th anniversary of the end of World War II. Hawaiian Airlines to impose first checked bag feeHONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines says it will join its competitors in charging a fee for the first checked bag on interisland flights. |
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