#Scientists detect earthquake swarm at Hawaii volcano

#Scientists detect earthquake swarm at Hawaii volcano

“#Scientists detect earthquake swarm at Hawaii volcano” HONOLULU — Geologists on Tuesday said they had detected a swarm of earthquakes at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, though it is not erupting. The quakes began overnight and continued into the morning, The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said. More than 140 earthquakes were recorded as of 4:30 a.m. The largest…

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#Record wildfire burns amid drought on Hawaii’s Big Island

#Record wildfire burns amid drought on Hawaii’s Big Island

“#Record wildfire burns amid drought on Hawaii’s Big Island” HONOLULU — Firefighters gained more control over a wildfire in Hawaii that forced thousands of people to evacuate over the weekend and destroyed at least two homes on the Big Island, but officials warned that strong winds will return on Tuesday, raising the danger again. Authorities…

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#Rare bird thought to be extinct appears on Hawaiian volcano

#Rare bird thought to be extinct appears on Hawaiian volcano

“#Rare bird thought to be extinct appears on Hawaiian volcano” From beyond the grave, this believed-dead bird has made an appearance. In a failed attempt to help the critically endangered kiwikiu, or Maui Parrotbill, seven of the gold-and-green birds were translocated to Maui’s Nakula Natural Area Reserve in October 2019. However, an epidemic of avian…

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#Sandalwood spa treatments are an only-in-Hawaii indulgence

#Sandalwood spa treatments are an only-in-Hawaii indulgence

“#Sandalwood spa treatments are an only-in-Hawaii indulgence” If you can do it anywhere, why bother? As travelers return to the skies this summer, the savvy are seeking unique experiences drenched in the distinctive culture of their final destinations. Add a dose of much-needed post-pandemic healing to the encounter and you’ve got a trip worth visiting…

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#Three Honolulu officers charged in shooting of teen suspect

#Three Honolulu officers charged in shooting of teen suspect

“#Three Honolulu officers charged in shooting of teen suspect” Hawaii prosecutors charged three police officers in connection with the deadly shooting of a teenager, a week after a grand jury declined to indict the cops for the April death of 16-year-old Iremamber Sykap. Geoffrey HL Thom was charged with second degree murder for the shooting…

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