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Hawaiʻi reacts to rare tornado warning on Niʻihau
A rare tornado warning was briefly issued for Niʻihau, at the northern end of the Hawaiian Islands, early Friday as an unusual storm system moved in, but no damage was reported. December 21, 2025 · 04:17am
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New results — which were made using a variety of ground and space-based telescopes including W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island — strengthen the “Hubble tension,” a cosmic disagreement that...Community Financial Ally Goal Achiever title earned by Hawai‘i Green Infrastructure Authority
Hawaii News Key Hirono-led provisions included in FY 2026 defense bill passed by U.S. Senate
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State Senate Ways and Means Committee sets 2026 budget informational briefings
The purpose of the briefings is to ensure public dollars are being spent responsibly and on priorities that meet the needs of Hawai’i’s residents prior to the start of the legislative session.
Hawaiʻi reacts to rare tornado warning on Niʻihau
A rare tornado warning was briefly issued for Niʻihau, at the northern end of the Hawaiian Islands, early Friday as an unusual storm system moved in, but no damage was reported.
UH medical training, research get $2.2M boost from Helmsley Charitable Trust
The grants — one to University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center for the new groundbreaking Ho‘ōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center and the other to John A. Burns School of Medicine to upgrade simulation and training resources — reinforce Helmsley’s commitment to strengthening health infrastructure and workforce capacity in Hawaiʻi.
Kauaʻi’s Office of Economic Development opens applications for 4th annual youth climate class
Kauaʻi’s Office of Economic Development is now accepting applications for its prestigious Youth Climate Class, a transformative program beginning in February.
New independent measurements of universe expansion rate deepen cosmic mystery
New results — which were made using a variety of ground and space-based telescopes including W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island — strengthen the “Hubble tension,” a cosmic disagreement that could point to new physics governing the universe.
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State Senate Ways and Means Committee sets 2026 budget informational briefings
The purpose of the briefings is to ensure public dollars are being spent responsibly and on priorities that meet the needs of Hawai’i’s residents prior to the start of the legislative session.
UH medical training, research get $2.2M boost from Helmsley Charitable Trust
The grants — one to University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center for the new groundbreaking Ho‘ōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center and the other to John A. Burns School of Medicine to upgrade simulation and training resources — reinforce Helmsley’s commitment to strengthening health infrastructure and workforce capacity in Hawaiʻi.
New independent measurements of universe expansion rate deepen cosmic mystery
New results — which were made using a variety of ground and space-based telescopes including W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island — strengthen the “Hubble tension,” a cosmic disagreement that could point to new physics governing the universe.
Financial Ally Goal Achiever title earned by Hawai‘i Green Infrastructure Authority
Better Buildings & Better Plants partners saved more than $24 billion in energy costs to date, and financial allies extended $41 billion for projects that improve energy performance.
Key Hirono-led provisions included in FY 2026 defense bill passed by U.S. Senate
The fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes more than $1.1 billion for infrastructure in Hawai‘i and includes language encouraging the U.S. Army to fully develop and communicate plans for leased training lands — such as those at Pōhakuloa on the Big Island.
Football-field-sized balloon launched over Antarctica to solve mystery of dark matter
Unlocking the mystery of dark matter would help to get a grasp on what most of the universe is actually made of and potentially reveal fundamental new physics that could revolutionize the understanding of how everything works.
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Helmsley awards more than $2.2M to advance UH medical training, research
The grants — one to University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center for the new groundbreaking Ho‘ōla Early Phase Clinical Research Center and the other to John A. Burns School of Medicine to upgrade simulation and training resources — reinforce Helmsley’s commitment to strengthening health infrastructure and workforce capacity in Hawaiʻi.
Early trial results of bird flu vaccine on Hawaiian monk seals leave researchers optimistic
With the avian flu virus having killed more than 17,000 southern elephant seal pups in Argentina, researchers on the Big Island are trying to protect endangered Hawaiian monk seals by giving them the vaccine.
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Top consumer frauds outlined as DCCA warns of scammers trying steal holiday spirit
Drawing on data from an annual survey of top consumer threats, DCCA’s Commissioner of Securities, Ty Y. Nohara, has identified top consumer frauds and threats to watch out for this holiday season.
Volunteers replant Keawaiki Park at Lahaina Harbor with native plants
On Dec. 6, representatives from the three Lahaina Rotary Clubs, Treecovery, and the Lahaina Restoration Foundation came together to replant Keawaiki Park with native Hawaiian trees, groundcover and vines.


