The death toll from the catastrophic wildfires in Maui has soared to 36, and officials worry the devastation could intensify as the infernos torch more of the ravaged island. The loss of life marked a staggering increase from earlier reports of six people killed. While survivors recall harrowing escapes by car or boat, many residents […]
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After 38 Years of Quiet Mauna Loa Erupts
Mauna Loa, one of the world’s biggest and most active volcanoes, has begun erupting after months of unrest. The volcano, which is one of the five that make up Hawaii, rises 13,000 feet above sea level, and has been rumbling to life since September. The eruption began at approximately 11:30 p.m. on November 27, an […]
“An Island In The Pacific” Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Block Travel Ban
First, candidate Donald Trump said a judge of Mexican descent couldn’t give him a fair hearing. Now, President Trump’s attorney general, Jeff Sessions, is suggesting that a judge from Hawaii — which he dismissively labels “an island in the Pacific” — should not be able to strike down Trump’s travel ban. Here’s what Sessions told radio host […]