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Research uncovers human-induced dangers to Pacific dolphins, whales
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Big Island volcano’s rare episodic eruption at summit hits 1-year mark
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Big Island volcano’s rare episodic eruption at summit hits 1-year mark
The rare ongoing eruption within Halema’uma’u Crater inside the summit caldera on Kīlauea began Dec. 23, 2024, and has produced 38 episodes with No. 39 expected any day now.
Kaua‘i Fire Department discuss best practices for lithium-ion battery safety
With increasing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in everyday items, the Kauaʻi Fire Department emphasize the importance of safe handling to prevent fires and toxic gases.
Driver arrested for DUI after truck strikes 3 pedestrians, including child, on Hoʻowili Road in Poʻipu
A pickup truck that crossed into the wrong lane left three pedestrians injured Sunday night on Kauaʻi’s Ho‘owili Road, leading to the arrest of 52-year-old Nita Fostanes.
Monico’s Restaurant Bar & Taqueria abruptly closes in Kapaʻa after court-ordered eviction
Monico’s Restaurant Bar & Taqueria in Kapaʻa has unexpectedly closed due to eviction, stunning regulars just before the holidays.
Astronomers pinpoint black holes as power source behind mysterious cosmic flashes
Observations of AT 2024wpp, including data from the W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island, reveal that luminous fast blue optical transients are driven by extreme stellar destruction — not supernovae
Conservational Council of Hawai‘i urges public to voice opinion on proposed Trump changes to Endangered Species Act
There are 4 different rule changes that the council says will significantly change the way species such as the Hawaiian monk seal, brown booby, hawksbill sea turtle and more are protected.
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Hawaii News
Big Island volcano’s rare episodic eruption at summit hits 1-year mark
The rare ongoing eruption within Halema’uma’u Crater inside the summit caldera on Kīlauea began Dec. 23, 2024, and has produced 38 episodes with No. 39 expected any day now.
State officials warn of technology threatening online victims with sophisticated scams
The latest consumer threats and sophisticated scams may surge during the holiday season, according to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Research uncovers human-induced dangers to Pacific dolphins, whales
Human-caused trauma and infectious diseases were found in more than 65% of investigated strandings, according to a two decades-long University of Hawaiʻi study.
Astronomers pinpoint black holes as power source behind mysterious cosmic flashes
Observations of AT 2024wpp, including data from the W. M. Keck Observatory on the Big Island, reveal that luminous fast blue optical transients are driven by extreme stellar destruction — not supernovae
Kāhuli resonates with navigations of change as the 2025 Hawaiian Word of the Year
“Kāhuli speaks to transformation at a fundamental level—not surface change, but the kind of shift that reorders everything,” said Kaʻiu Kimura, director of the Hawaiian language college.
Conservational Council of Hawai‘i urges public to voice opinion on proposed Trump changes to Endangered Species Act
There are 4 different rule changes that the council says will significantly change the way species such as the Hawaiian monk seal, brown booby, hawksbill sea turtle and more are protected.
Big Island News
Kīlauea volcano’s rare eruption at summit, with 38 episodes and counting, hits 1-year anniversary
The rare ongoing eruption within Halema'uma'u Crater inside the summit caldera of the Big Island volcano began Dec. 23, 2024, with Episode 39 expected any day now.
Eddie Aikau’s legacy of courage, aloha is honored with artistry, community surf events
Kona Brewing Hawaiʻi is honoring the legacy of Eddie Aikau with a sweepstakes featuring unique, hand-drawn surfboards by Native Hawaiian artist JT Ojerio.
Maui News
Episode 39 of Kīlauea Volcano eruption to most likely begin Dec. 24-25
The forecast window for the onset of the next episode of lava fountaining at Kīlauea runs from Dec. 23-26, with Episode 39 likely to begin on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, according to scientists with the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center presents Annual Juried Exhibition 2026
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center is pleased to announce its Annual Juried Exhibition, on view Jan. 16 through Feb. 20. This prestigious annual exhibition celebrates the diverse and dynamic talents of artists from Maui and beyond, showcasing an inspiring range of work in all media.
Rep. Case announces 2025 winners of his Congressional App Challenge
This year, his challenge saw 16 app submissions from 30 students across eight schools. The challenge gives students the opportunity to focus their skills and creativity on developing, testing and analyzing new applications for real-world use.
