An agricultural research center in eastern Taiwan's Hualien County said Thursday it is using cool ocean water to reduce the temperature in greenhouses, allowing for the cultivation of lisianthus flowers in semitropical Taiwan.

For almost one month, two saddened dog owners have set up an altar to call on the spirit of their dead dog to give clues on its killer, local media reported yesterday.

Taroko, one of Taiwan's most picturesque locations known for its diversity in flora and fauna, brings its unique floral varieties to Grand Formosa for a fantastic fusion of food and nature.

A man killed his wife and mother-in-law on Saturday evening in Hualien County, local media reported yesterday.

Two accidental deaths involving hunting guns occurred in Hualien in two consecutive days in the past week, according to local media.

The Control Yuan on Monday fined Hualien County Magistrate Fu Kun-chi NT$1 million (US$31,350) for appointing his ex-wife as his deputy last December after assuming office.

The Construction and Planning Agency (CPA) of the Ministry of the Interior announced seven guidelines for a safe tour for Taroko Gorges visitors to avoid being hurt by falling stones.

Hualien City police arrested a man surnamed Ho and a six-month pregnant woman surnamed Liao on Saturday and confiscated a large amount of suspected stolen goods at their apartment.

President Ma Ying-jeou visited more underprivileged children and teenagers in Hualien, on Saturday.

Two people were killed and another seriously injured after their car smashed into a tree and an electricity pole during heavy rain in Hualien yesterday, police said.