Maps show temperature ranges of California’s average hottest day of the year from 1950 to 2010, left, compared to projections for the rest of this century under different scenarios, center and right. Oil and gas companies are asking the Supreme Court to block dozens of high-powered lawsuits from California to Massachusetts seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of …
HILO, Hawaii — Many people on the Big Island of Hawaii are bracing for major upheaval if lava from Mauna Loa volcano slides across a key highway and blocks the quickest route connecting two sides of the island. Hawaii County Councilor Susan “Sue” L. K. Lee Loy, who represents Hilo and parts of Puna, said she’s concerned about big rigs …
HONOLULU — Lauren Wright continues to be leery of the water coming out of the taps in her family’s U.S. Navy home in Hawaii, saying she doesn’t trust that it’s safe. Some Hawaii residents, including Native Hawaiians, officials and military families said the report doesn’t help restore trust in the Navy. And I’m not so proud.” It’s difficult to trust …
CNN — Hawaiian officials are tightening restrictions after a surge in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations statewide – with majority of the cases on the island of Oahu. It’s been very disappointing.” Ige announced that a 14-day inter-island travel quarantine will be in place starting August 11 to stop further spread to other islands. Hospitals could be overwhelmed by the end …
