Hawaii News
Kauaʻiʻs Nadine Nakamura becomes first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives
“Itʻs a testament to her hard work and the amount of respect that people in the building have for her,” State Rep. Luke Evslin said Thursday afternoon.
Kōloa man held on $5K bail following theft of boat from Port Allen harbor
Witnesses identified the suspect in the Nov. 4 incident as Joshua Aceret-Ipac.
Search suspended for snorkeler who went missing Sunday in waters off Kaua‘i
The multi-agency search ceased at noon Wednesday after 72 hours and covering more than 1,300 square nautical miles. There has been no sign of the missing man.
Kaua‘i Democrats defeat opponents in elections for state House seats
Democrats dominated elections throughout the islands, although Republicans picked up state Senate and House seats on O‘ahu.
Kaua‘i trustee Dan Ahuna, other incumbents retain seats in Office of Hawaiian Affairs election
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a semi-autonomous state agency, is made up of nine elected officials who serve four-year terms.
Young people may apply for inaugural Hawai‘i Youth Transportation Council tackling climate
The Youth Council will advise the Hawai‘i Transportation Department on its climate mitigation and adaptation commitments and programs.
U.S. astronomers discover the fastest-feeding black hole in the early Universe
“This black hole is having a feast,” said astronomer Julia Scharwächter.
University of Hawai‘i study: Phytoplankton boosted by eddies supplying nutrients
Nutrient availability is vital for phytoplankton, which form the base of the marine food chain.
Update: High surf advisory canceled for north and west shorelines
The National Weather Service says conditions could redevelop, however, as multiple northwest and north swells are expected during the course of the next week in response to an active weather pattern in the North Pacific.
University of Hawai‘i expert attributes Hello Kitty’s popularity to design, as global icon celebrates 50th anniversary
Christine Yano is a leading expert on Hello Kitty’s cultural impact.
Volcano Watch – Tilting toward lava: How tiltmeters monitor volcano activity
Borehole tiltmeters have been used by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) since the early 1970s and have since become an essential part of HVO’s volcano monitoring program.
Weeklong art exhibit in Līhu‘e celebrates the native forest birds of Kaua‘i
The exhibit is the latest Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele event in the state.
Multiple agencies search for missing swimmer in waters off ‘Anini on Kaua‘i
A 59-year-old male visitor from Arizona was reported missing shortly after 12:15 p.m. Sunday.
Experiments find coral reefs can survive some climate change, with help
According to a press release from the university, researchers created 40 experimental systems known as “mesocosms,” which mimic the environment of a coral reef in the wild.
UH Mānoa: New study reveals methane-rich crust on Titan could hold clues to life
Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may offer new insights into planetary atmospheres, climates, and even the potential for life beyond Earth.
Hawai’i P-20 hosts virtual and in-person college planning events for high school students
Virtual and in-person workshops are available for students in need of assistance with college planning and scholarship applications in November.
‘The Nightmarchers’ author finds horror on a Hawaiian island in time for Halloween
Storytellers on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu discuss the significance of the iconic nightmarchers, spectral bands of ancient warriors seen by locals and tourists alike.
Fall enrollment surpasses 50K statewide for first time in 6 years at University of Hawaiʻi
Kauaʻi Community College has a fall 2024 enrollment of 1,335, an increase of 3% compared with fall 2023.
Celebrate Arbor Day on Kaua‘i this Saturday with a tree giveaway, with more festivities to come Nov. 9
The Kaua‘i Landscape Industry Council on will host its annual native and non-native tree giveaway at Kukui Grove Center.
