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Oʻahu lifeguard beats out world’s best big-wave surfers to win ‘The Eddie’ at Waimea Bay
Oʻahu lifeguard Luke Shepardson won the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational held Sunday at Waimea Bay on Oʻahu’s North Shore.
UH publishes study about aggressive breast cancer in Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women diagnosed with breast cancer have higher rates of Inflammatory Breast Cancer, which is rare but aggressive.
Public may weigh in as Kaua‘i utility seeks 50-year permit
The 50-year permit, if approved, would follow several 5-year incidental take permits granted to KIUC by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service.
Most rain gauges on Kauaʻi record near to above average rainfall in December
Although wet conditions closed out the year, all of the rain gauges on Kauaʻi finished 2022 with near to below average rainfall totals.
First time in 50,000 years green comet commeth; and it may never return again
The green comet was discovered by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in San Diego County, Calif., and made its closest approach to the sun on Jan. 12.
University of Hawaiʻi Board approves tuition freeze for 4 years for community colleges
The new UH schedule freezes tuition for the next two academic years but has 2% increases in resident tuition rates at UH Hilo, UH Mānoa and UH West Oʻahu in academic years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Green to deliver his first State of the State address
The public can watch the speech live in person at the Capitol in Honolulu or via several outlets on the internet.
Advocates for Native Hawaiian women, girls push legislators to tackle sex trafficking
As the 2023 State Legislative session ramps up, will policymakers tackle a crisis of violence against Native Hawaiian women and girls?
Hawai‘i will see 42 new conservation officers join ranks across the state
All DOCARE branches on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i, and across Maui Nui will take on additional officers after the recruits’ graduation.
$2.5 million in federal money headed for invasive species prevention in Hawai‘i
Funding is focused on the prevention of invasive species from entering the islands, including fruit flies.
High surf warning extended for portions of Garden Isle
The warning for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau is now in effect until 6 p.m. Monday.
University of Hawaiʻi investigates coolant leak in Maunakea telescope
The University of Hawaiʻi has notified the Hawaiʻi Department of Health that it is investigating two fluid leaks from the chilling system of the UH 88 inch observatory on Maunakea, operated by the Institute for Astronomy, also known as IfA.
Portion of Kawaihau Road to close for clearing and roadwork next week
A portion of Kawaihau Road will be closed from Jan. 23-27, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation, and sidewalk construction.
Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano still erupting, but safely within Halemaʻumaʻu crater
Activity from the latest Kīlauea eruption is concentrated in a large lava lake in the eastern half of the summit crater and a smaller lake to the west.
Flags ordered at half-staff for funeral services of Princess Kawānanakoa
The princess, who died on Dec. 11, 2022 at age 96, will lie in state at ‘Iolani Palace on Sunday for the public memorial and on Monday there will be her private funeral at Mauna ‘Ala.
Public input sought in survey about traffic safety and issues in Hawaiʻi
Information collected from the survey will help the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation dedicate resources to communities that are greatly impacted by either traffic safety concerns or need additional resources.
Volcano Watch: Newberry volcano in Oregon designated as “very high threat” by U.S. Geological Survey
Newberry Volcano has been active for more than 530,000 years, most recently 1,300 years ago and is designated as a “very high threat” volcano by the U.S. Geological Survey.
High surf advisory for portions of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau until 6 a.m. Saturday
The forecast for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau is for surf to build to 15 to 20 feet along north-facing shores and 10 to 15 feet on west-facing shores.
Three from Kaua‘i nominated to fill Hawai‘i House seat vacated by Tokioka
Current and former councilmembers Luke Evslin and Mason Chock, as well as nonprofit director Nikki Cristobal, are in the running.
Parents of 11-year-old killed by assault rifle on Big Island sue Boy Scouts of America
The family of an 11-year-old Hilo boy accidentally shot and killed at a Boy Scouts of America event in 2022 is now suing the national organization and a local affiliate.
