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Hawaiʻi Pacific Health, Kamehameha Schools reaffirm commitment to improve Hawaiʻi’s well-being

The two organizations renewed a partnership that started 6 years ago aimed at working collaboratively to leverage their collective strengths in health care and education to create healthier communities throughout the state.

Case introduces measure to strengthen economic partnerships with Pacific Islands

The U.S. congressman from the state’s 1st Congressional District, which encompasses all of Honolulu, says his bill responds directly to the goals of Pacific Islands in regard to economic advancement and stronger ties with the United States.

Trash pick up delayed in Hanamā‘ulu area

If trash has not been serviced by 3:30 today, leave the bin out and pick up will resume tomorrow.

Unsettled, wet weather to persist through today, possibly into part of Friday

Kaua‘i County remains under a flood watch until 6 p.m. today, but that could be extended, according to National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu; high surf advisory for north, west shorelines of the island and Ni‘ihau also remains in effect, as well as a small craft advisory for waters around the Garden Isle, with seas of 10 to 12 feet forecast.

Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union now accepting 2026-27 scholarship applications

The credit union has $100,000 in scholarships available; deadline to apply is Feb. 26, 2026.

Rare comet 3I/ATLAS from another solar system coming as close as ever to Earth on Friday night

From the Big Island to Kaua’i, astronomers are eagerly awaiting the passage of the interstellar comet through the inner solar system, with more than 80 observatories worldwide and in Hawaiʻi participating in this celestial event.
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The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours
Nāpali Coast: Breathtaking shoreline filmed for many Hollywood films
Nāpali Coast: A ‘Biodiversity Hotspot,’ but with many endangered species to protect

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Hawaiʻi Pacific Health, Kamehameha Schools reaffirm commitment to improve Hawaiʻi’s well-being

The two organizations renewed a partnership that started 6 years ago aimed at working collaboratively to leverage their collective strengths in health care and education to create healthier communities throughout the state.

Case introduces measure to strengthen economic partnerships with Pacific Islands

The U.S. congressman from the state’s 1st Congressional District, which encompasses all of Honolulu, says his bill responds directly to the goals of Pacific Islands in regard to economic advancement and stronger ties with the United States.

Hawai‘i State Federal Credit Union now accepting 2026-27 scholarship applications

The credit union has $100,000 in scholarships available; deadline to apply is Feb. 26, 2026.

Rare comet 3I/ATLAS from another solar system coming as close as ever to Earth on Friday night

From the Big Island to Kaua’i, astronomers are eagerly awaiting the passage of the interstellar comet through the inner solar system, with more than 80 observatories worldwide and in Hawaiʻi participating in this celestial event.

Turf wars: New UH research finds tiger sharks vs. seabirds cause habitat shifts of other sharks

“This study highlights the far-reaching impact of seabirds, showing they can shape the movements of top predators like tiger sharks, which then ripple through the entire food web,” said principal investigator at Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology Shark Lab and study co-author Carl Meyer.

UH researchers find life expectancy declined less than nation in Hawaiʻi during COVID-19

University of Hawaiʻi researchers note that Hawaiʻi’s better outcomes underscore the effectiveness of early public health interventions, strong community engagement and high vaccine uptake.

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E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center awarded $210K grant to support fellowship program

The fellowship program is aimed at young Native Hawaiian adults and based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region, equipping them with mentorship, cultural grounding, professional development and opportunities to serve their community at the national level.

Mauna Kea discoveries reveal hidden worlds around accelerating stars once too faint to see

Groundbreaking research from W. M. Keck Observatory and Subaru Telescope highlight continued leadership in imaging new worlds by Big Island's Mauna Kea.

Next gen scientists will get help tackling urgent issues, more with grant from Moore Foundation

The $2 million grant supports a University of Hawaiʻi program that will support 11 postdoctoral scholars from 2025 to 2028 who will work in astronomy, oceanography, life sciences, geophysics, atmospheric science and other fields vital to Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region.

Get your telescopes ready: Rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS coming closest to Earth on Friday night

From atop Maunakea on the Big Island to around the world, astronomers and citizen stargazers are eagerly awaiting the passage of the interstellar comet through our solar system.

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Hirono joins US senators calling for staff restoration in Taxpayer Advocate Service

US Sen. Mazie Hirono and 24 of her colleagues are calling on the Trump administration to restore staffing levels at the Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent office within the Internal Revenue Service that helps taxpayers resolve disputes and secure refunds. In a letter sent to Treasury Secretary and acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent, the lawmakers […]

A quest for dark matter answers: football-field-sized balloon takes flight in Antarctica

A groundbreaking scientific experiment aimed at detecting dark matter in space launched from Antarctica on Dec. 15, with significant contributions from University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Blue Hawaiian Activities selects Manifest as new Concierge & Activities POS platform

Blue Hawaiian Activities, a leading provider of concierge services, tours, and activity experiences across Hawaiʻi, today announced a strategic partnership with Manifest, selecting the company as its new third-party resale concierge and activities point-of-sale platform. Manifest will replace Aldesk, which has supported BHA's growth over the past five years.

Op-Ed: Height-limit rule limits scope of Lahaina rebuilding

Op-Ed: Jonathan Helton with the Grassroots Institute of Hawaiʻi comments on a bill coming up before the Maui Council on Friday that would exempt from the county zoning height limits certain properties that were destroyed by the August 2023 fires. He urges that the Council broaden the scope of the measure to include all affected property owners.