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At Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a cloud of steam issues from a vent against the backdrop of distant Mauna Loa's snow-mantled contour.WILLIAM ING/Tribune-Herald |
Mauna Loa is growing restless
Since July, an increasing number of earthquakes -- more than 350 -- have been recorded deep beneath the summit caldera of Earth's largest active volcano. Mauna Loa has also been swelling for two years, suggesting magma is filling the chamber inside.
While scientists at Hawaiian Volcano Observatory caution that an eruption does not appear imminent, they said the geologic activity indicates the process is now moving in that direction. Full Story » |
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sen. daniel kahikina akaka
EDITOR'S NOTE: Hawaii's two U.S. senators each turned 80 in the same week -- Sen. Daniel Inouye on Sept. 7 and Sen. Daniel Akaka on Sept. 11. The Associated Press talked with both men about this milestone, their lives, and their service to the islands. Neither plans to slow down -- Inouye is running for an eighth term and Akaka says he's planning to run again in two years when his current term is up. This is the second of two profiles.
Saturday, September 11, 2004 11:05 PM HST
Police commissioners may give up their badges
The police chief and Police Commission chairman will meet to discuss whether to continue issuing badges to commissioners.
Saturday, September 11, 2004 11:05 PM HST
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Vikings rout Kealakehe
Belief plays a big role in Albert Kawelu's life. The Hilo High School football coach wears a gold cross stud in his left earlobe. Kawelu and his disciples made believers out of the Big Island Interscholastic Federation as well last year, as his Vikings upset favored Kealakehe to take the league's Division I gridiron title.
Saturday, September 11, 2004 11:05 PM HST
Ka Makani beat Warriors
Michael Kopra had his second straight productive game to help the Hawaii Preparatory Academy football team remain unbeaten in the Big Island Interscholastic Federation.
Saturday, September 11, 2004 11:05 PM HST
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Pololu Valley
At the northeast end of the Kohala range, beyond Hawi and Kapaau, lies Hawaii Island's "other valley." Pololu isn't as large or as well-known as Waipio Valley, its cousin to the south. But the 1,000-foot-deep Pololu is every bit as magical.
Saturday, September 11, 2004 11:04 PM HST
Jerry's Nugget celebrates 40th
As I mentioned earlier, Jerry's Nugget in North Las Vegas is celebrating its 40th and is having some great promos through Nov. 21. One I particularly like is the '60s Blackjack Tournament on Oct. 16, complete with tie-dye and peace signs; qualifying for the tournament begins Sept. 18.
Saturday, September 11, 2004 11:04 PM HST
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