Hawaii tsunami warning issued on February 27, 2010

This morning at 6 a.m., the sirens went on because of a Pacific-wide tsunami warning. The warning is in effect for all Hawaiian Islands. There was an 8.8 earthquake in Chile yesterday which triggered the tsunami. Currently it is not known yet how big the waves will be, but all people who live in an evacuation zone or near the shoreline are asked to evacuate. The tsunami is expected to arrive on the Big Island of Hawaii at 11:19 and Oahu... [Read more]

Kewalo Basin Park, Honolulu

Even though the Kewalo Basin Park is conveniently located right next to Ala Moana Beach Park (west of it), it is still largely undiscovered and never crowded. The oceanfront park has many shady trees, grassy areas ideal for a picnic and great views to the entire length of Ala Moana Park, Magic Island and Diamond Head. There is no beach here, only rocks, but there is a nice promenade right on the ocean’s edge. The park also serves as an... [Read more]