Volcano Watch: What’s that rising from the lava lake?
The past year has seen fluctuating lava lakes, ephemeral lava fountains, craggy spires, and drifting “islands” reminiscent of pre-1924 Halema‘uma‘u activity at the summit of Kilauea. The recent activity has USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists reflecting on prior observations and how they compare to recent activity.
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Nuisance alga discovered at Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
A team of divers conducting marine debris removal efforts in Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in September recently found a nuisance alga known to grow quickly and smother coral reefs.
Boosters, employer mandates drive increase in US vaccines
The number of Americans getting COVID-19 vaccines has steadily increased to a three-month high as seniors and people with medical conditions seek boosters, and government and employer mandates push more workers to take their first doses.
Anti-vaccine chiropractors rising force of misinformation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The flashy postcard, covered with images of syringes, beckoned people to attend Vax-Con ‘21 to learn “the uncensored truth” about COVID-19 vaccines.
Hawaii eases COVID rules for college football, other events
HONOLULU — Honolulu will soon begin allowing a limited number of fans at University of Hawaii football games and other outdoor entertainment events as it begins to ease restrictions protecting the community from COVID-19.
Police detail cultish beliefs of mom charged in kids’ deaths
BOISE, Idaho — Newly released documents from the complex investigation of a woman accused of conspiring to kill her children and husband reveal sordid details of a cult-like belief system of “zombies” and “vibrations” plus a disintegrating marriage and an affair.
IS bomber kills 46 inside Afghan mosque, challenges Taliban
KABUL, Afghanistan — An Islamic State suicide bomber struck at a mosque packed with Shiite Muslim worshippers in northern Afghanistan on Friday, killing at least 46 people and wounding dozens in the latest security challenge to the Taliban as they transition from insurgency to governance.
Pipeline anchor strike may have occurred months before spill
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — A Southern California underwater oil pipeline was likely struck by an anchor several months to a year before a leak spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude, the U.S. Coast Guard announced Friday.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists Ressa and Muratov
MOSCOW — Journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for their fight for freedom of expression in countries where reporters have faced persistent attacks, harassment and even murder.
The Huntington Beach oil spill is a once and future catastrophe
Once again, the California coastline is inundated with oil.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
Aroundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
Facebook won’t explain its widespread outage
The algorithmic gods in charge of Facebook broke down after the bad news.
Tropical Gardening: Try terrariums for a stay-at-home nature project
With concerns over the COVID-19 impact, many folks are spending more time at home. Instead of going to the office, people are working at home. Some parents are home schooling in an attempt to keep their young children from exposure. Travel and the upcoming holidays may be limited. Some senior citizens are tending to avoid unnecessary travel as well. Here is a thought on creative home projects that may ultimately be considered for holiday gifts as the season draws near.
Delta variant and worker shortage keep a lid on job growth
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic has kept its grip on the economy, with many companies struggling to fill millions of open jobs.
Lava lake inside Kilauea has risen more than 100 feet since last week
Lava continues to erupt from a single vent in the western wall of Halemaʻumaʻu crater inside Kilauea volcano.
Brewers’ festival: Wong, Milwaukee primed to begin MLB postseason push
It was party in Milwaukee, and one of the team’s newest players, Kolten Wong, and youngest fans, Kash Kaha Wong, were at the center of it all.
With Waiakea alum Correa on the bench, 107-win Giants face rival Dodgers in playoffs
There was little doubt the San Francisco Giants were gigantic underdogs to win the National League West title, which the Los Angeles Dodgers won the last eight years, including the World Series during the Covid-shortened 2020 season.
Group studies scourge of missing, murdered Native Hawaiians
HONOLULU — At first, he was just a boyfriend. He gave Ashley Maha‘a gifts and attention. But then he gave her drugs and became controlling and abusive. He would punish her for breaking ambiguous, undefined “rules,” only to later say he was sorry and shower her with flowers and lavish presents.
Pfizer’s request to OK shots for kids a relief for parents
Parents tired of worrying about classroom outbreaks and sick of telling their elementary school-age children no to sleepovers and family gatherings felt a wave of relief Thursday when Pfizer asked the U.S. government to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters ages 5 to 11.
Closing arguments heard in toddler murder trial
Closing arguments were heard Thursday in the trial of a 47-year-old Waimea woman charged with the 2017 murder of a Waimea toddler.
Ige might reduce COVID restrictions ‘by the end of the week’
Gov. David Ige said in social media post Thursday that he might announce the end of some pandemic restrictions as early as today.
Chief medical officer sues Kona Community Hospital
The chief medical officer of Kona Community Hospital is suing the hospital, Kona Ambulatory Surgery Center and three individuals in a personnel dispute.
More than 37K people statewide have received a third dose of Pfizer vaccine
As Aina Langford prepared to receive her third dose of the Pfizer vaccine, she asked her vaccinator to warn her before sticking the needle in her arm.
School’s permit request advances: Planning commission votes 4-1 to support Connections’ project
The Windward Planning Commission voted 4-1 Thursday to forward a favorable recommendation to the state Land Use Commission to grant a special permit for Connections New Century Public Charter School to build a campus on about 70 acres of agricultural-zoned state land in Hilo.
