Search for Amelia Earhart’s plane begins on isolated Pacific island
Researchers are embarking on a unique expedition, marking 88 years since the disappearance of American aviator Amelia Earhart. The Perdue Research Foundation and the Archaeological Legacy Institute announced their project, dubbed the “Taraia Object Expedition,” on Wednesday. As detailed in a combined press release from both organizations, the team will travel to Nikumaroro Island, which […]
Cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles sinks in the Pacific following a fire
A ship named Midas, which was about 600 feet long, sank in the Pacific Ocean on Monday. This event comes several weeks after a fire erupted on a deck where an electric vehicle was stored. The incident first occurred on June 3rd, prompting the crew to abandon ship as it drifted. The ship, owned by […]
Antifa rallies in the Pacific Northwest to target DHS sites and personnel
Tukwila, Laundry While the No Kings March in Seattle attracted much of the public’s focus on Saturday, another gathering took place at the Homeland Security Department building, which is just a brief drive away. Approximately 100 participants, primarily clad in black, divided into two groups and effectively obstructed the driveways to stop government vehicles from […]
Trump withdraws from agreement on salmon restoration in the Pacific Northwest
The decision by President Trump to withdraw from a Biden-era agreement aimed at restoring salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest has stirred controversy. In a statement released on Thursday, Trump labeled the agreement a product of “radical environmentalism” and expressed his intent to prioritize electricity generation from local hydroelectric dams instead. This agreement, born out […]
Volcano in the Pacific Ocean, 300 miles from Oregon, could erupt for the first time since 2015.
Potential Eruption of Underwater Volcano Near Oregon Scientists indicate that an underwater volcano off the coast of Oregon may erupt later this year. Known as the Axial Seamount, it’s located over 4,900 feet beneath the Pacific Ocean and approximately 300 miles from the Oregon coastline, and it’s showing signs of potential eruption for the first […]
Pacific should not turn into a ‘military area’ as China’s influence grows, warns New Zealand’s deputy PM
Protecting the Pacific Ocean’s Peace Amid growing Chinese influence, Winston Peters, New Zealand’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, emphasized the need to safeguard the Pacific Ocean from becoming a military battleground. This warning came just ahead of a meeting with Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong. Peters expressed that while New Zealand values its relationship […]
Australia Will Maintain Duty-Free Access for Goods from Pacific Islands
Sydney Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, has committed to ensuring that goods from Pacific Island nations continue to have tariff-free access, especially after the United States imposed a significant 32% tariff on Fiji’s exports. Wong stated, while addressing the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva, that Australia remains the largest aid donor in the region, emphasizing […]
Animals Come Back to the Burned Area in the Mountains Near Pacific Palisades
Four months post a devastating fire in the Santa Monica Mountains, wildlife is beginning to return. The Palisade fire ravaged over 23,000 acres, impacting areas from Pacific Palace to Malibu and devastating Topanga State Park and the nearby Temescal Gateway Park. It will likely take years, possibly decades, for these landscapes to heal. The fire […]
‘He left an indelible impression’: Catholics across Asia-Pacific mourn the Pope | Asia Pacific
Pope Francis’ death holds deep mourning millions of people in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, as he remembers the Catholic leaders known for his humility, inter-pagan commitment and dedication to their region. In the small Timor Reste where over 95% of people are Catholic, Francis was the first pope to visit since independence. When he […]
Only handful of rebuilding permits issued to Pacific Palisades property owners
Los Angeles has approved four permits to rebuild homes destroyed or damaged by the January wildfire in a wealthy enclave of Palisades in the Pacific Ocean, which has burned around 7,000 homes. The Los Angeles Times reported that a small number of residents had been approved last week to begin rebuilding the property. According to […]