Big Island Now4d
Waves of hope are on the horizon for the partially-shuttered Pacific Tsunami Museum
A keiki uses a machine that simulates tsunami waves coming from an earthquake while visiting the Pacific Tsunami Museum on Jan. 4, 2025. Former staff members are volunteering their time and raising ...
Hawaii museum lays off entire staff, at risk of closing its doors for good
The deadliest tsunami to hit Hawaii in modern history was on April 1, 1946, when a magnitude 8.6 earthquake in the Aleutian ...
The Garden Island16d
Hilo’s tsunami museum closes due to financial woes; staff laid off
The Pacific Tsunami Museum is in dire financial straits, and its organizers hope the community will step up and help it ...
KITV2d
Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo face financial challenges that threaten its future
The Pacific Tsunami Museum has been a beacon of education and remembrance for nearly three decades. But now, its very survival is at risk, as rising operational costs have taken ...
West Hawaii Today22d
Hilo’s Pacific Tsunami Museum is facing financial trouble
The Pacific Tsunami Museum is in dire financial straits, and its organizers hope the community will step up and help it navigate out of troubled waters. According to Carol Walker, the acting ...
WBUR7d
Is the Pacific coast prepared for a tsunami?
A 7.0 earthquake off the coast of Northern California in early December triggered a tsunami warning for parts of the ...