From the Hawaii Tribune-Herald:

Living on a volcanic island chain, Hawaii residents are no strangers to the many small earthquakes that rumble beneath the surface on a regular basis. …

But scientists say it is only a matter of time before the state is hit by one of the much larger, more powerful earthquakes that come along much less often, but bring with them the potential to injure people and cause millions of dollars in damage. …

So, we know a big one is likely to come, but what can we do about it?

This month, for the first time, Hawaii will join an international effort to prepare citizens for the impact of a large earthquake. Read more.

And here’s the latest in other neighbor isle gov’t and politics:

Umauma bridge work advances

Gas prices falling on Kauai, but still highest in the nation

Global land, water issues hit Molokai

Wailua condo to be featured on national TV

Adding teeth to Big Isle GMO bill

Caring carried to Maui’s homeless

Business for contractors up on Hawaii Island

Maui County accepting bids, plans 3 wind turbines at landfill

Emalani Festival commemorates Queen Emma at scenic Kokee

Exhibit displays connections between royals, Kalaupapa

Oceanic Cable franchise hearing on Molokai

Maui group leads weekend march against Monsanto

Photo: Hualalai from Mauna Kea. (dwolfgra)

—Chad Blair