We're still here

Following the magnitude 8.8 Chilean earthquake (50+ aftershocks!), Hawaii had a tsunami scare. There were tidal shifts, but no damage.

Explosive

Wow.

That's about all I can say about the start of the 2010 Hawai'i Legislative Session. Amid the budget crisis and education issues, the Senate passes the civil-union bill. It now goes to the House for vote.