Hawaii State of Emergency re approaching tsunami

Hawaii has declared a State of Emergency.

This is ahead of incoming potential tsunami waves.

Expected within hours.

Earlier:

• Massive earthquake - magnitude 8.7, Russia east coast

• Honolulu Emergency Management orders evacuation of coastal areas
• Tohoku Elec. Says no tsunami impact to Onagawa nuclear plant
• Tsunami warnings have been issued across much of Japan's eastern coastline

• Tsunami warnings continue to proliferate following the massive Russian earthquake