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Intense and short storms gain intensity throughout Hawaiian Islands, finds new study
Decades of hourly data from 117 rain gauges around Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island uncovered climate trends that traditional 24-hour daily averages often miss.
Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring past of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano past
Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative proposes $11.8M purchase of longtime Līhuʻe headquarters
The cooperative is proposing to buy the Hāna Kukui property on Paheʻe Street, which it says will provide significant long-term savings as opposed to continue to lease.
New Wilcox suite brings minimally invasive procedures to Kauaʻi
Wilcox Medical Center debuts Kaua‘i’s first interventional radiology suite, offering minimally invasive procedures that previously required travel off-island.
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Intense and short storms gain intensity throughout Hawaiian Islands, finds new study
Decades of hourly data from 117 rain gauges around Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island uncovered climate trends that traditional 24-hour daily averages often miss.
Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring past of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano past
Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?
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Vandalism forces closure of Kauaʻi preschool as new owner works to reopen under new name
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National champ University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa men’s volleyball returning to Hilo
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Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring Kīlauea volcano’s past
Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?
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AAA: Hawaiʻi gas prices remain elevated ahead of Labor Day travel weekend
“With crude oil in the $80 per barrel range, continued uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict in the Middle East, drivers could continue to see upward pressure on gas prices headed into the Labor Day holiday travel weekend,” said AAA Hawaiʻi spokesperson Kandace Redd. “Drivers should compare prices, look for discounts, [and] plan ahead... ”
Crews make steady gains restoring over 800 Hawaiʻi Island customers
Remaining outages are increasingly concentrated in smaller pockets where damage is more complex and additional work may be required before equipment can be safely energized.
