Hawai‘i News
UH study shows reef halos could be key to remote checkup of coral health worldwide
These bands of bare, sandy seafloor surrounding coral patch reefs could provide a window into reef health around the globe.
Video shows how parasitic wasps saved native Wiliwili trees in Hawai’i from extinction
“Wiliwili is a keystone species in our dry forests, and nearly every part of this special tree is used by cultural practitioners. The impact of losing this species would have been profound.” — Chipper Wichman, President of the National Tropical Botanical Garden
Volcano Watch: Scientists learn impacts of Kīlauea’s 2018 lava flows
More than 8,000 photographs taken before, during and after the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, along with satellite imagery, make up the largest available dataset of lava flow impacts in the world.
High surf advisory for north-facing shores extended statewide
The north swell causing the advisory level surf is expected to begin falling later today.
Two Maui men found guilty of federal hate crimes for racially motivated attack
After a two-week jury trial, a federal jury today found defendants Kaulana Alo-Kaonohi, 32, and Levi Aki, Jr., 33, each guilty of a hate crime for “racially motivated attacks” on a white man who had bought a home in their Maui neighborhood.
Photo captures rarity on Big Island: a likely waterspout
A photo of swirling cloud in dark skies over over West Hawai‘i generates a whirlwind of interest on social media because the weather phenomena are rare in Hawaiʻi.
Low pay for early childhood educators in Hawaiʻi addressed in UH Mānoa project
“As we redesign the early educator preparation programs through higher education, we also need to close the compensation gaps to recruit and retain more highly qualified early educators,” said Theresa Lock, an early childhood instructor who directs the UH early education project.
Controlled agriculture burn to be conducted near Kaumakani
The company doing the controlled agriculture burn will provide fire protection, with tenders and spotters to monitor the permitted activity.
Satellite technology for future Artemis missions to Moon, Mars developed by UH researchers
UH Mānoa was one of six universities awarded space grants from NASA in 2020 as part of its Artemis Student Challenge program.
Nonprofit removes 53 tons of marine debris from Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
A large-scale cleanup at a marine national monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands yielded 53 tons of marine debris.
West Maui wildfire now 80% contained after burning for seven days
The fire has burned 2,100 acres since it was first reported in Kauaʻula Valley on Nov. 8.
Hawaiʻi surfing scientists conducting 3D research at epic Cloudbreak in Fiji
The team takes high-resolution images of the reef and uses a technique called photogrammetry to create 3D reconstructions that can be studied to help provide a better understanding of reef systems.
Lane closure scheduled for portion of Kōloa roadway
A portion of Maluhia Road will be closed from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14-18, weather permitting.
High surf advisory in effect for west-facing shores of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau
Impacts are expected to be moderate, with strong breaking waves and strong currents making swimming dangerous.
A UH Hilo study may find out if invasive gorse can help lower feed costs
At the University of Hawai’i at Hilo Farm in Pana’ewa, a new study in the works that would take a stab at trying to cull the scourge that is invasive gorse by investigating if it could make a viable feed for livestock.
700-pound planetary rover in Hawaiʻi operated by drivers in California
PISCES program head Christian Anderson said it isn’t easy to drive a rover: “There’s planning and patience needed so you don’t go off a cliff.”
Oʻahu barge damages 15,000 corals in Honolulu Harbor; company to pay $1.1 million settlement
In May 2021, while dredging Honolulu Harbor, the anchors and cables of a barge operated by Healy Tibbitts Builders broke or damaged more than 15,000 corals and 140 square yards of live rock.
Dilapidated Uncle Billy’s Hotel in Hilo to be demolished next year
A condemned four-story building, which used to be Uncle Billy’s Hilo Bay Hotel on touristy Banyan Drive, is one step closer to being demolished.
Are we alone? Keck Planet Finder on Maunakea captures first data in ‘exciting chapter’
On Wednesday night, a new planet-hunting instrument at the W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea achieved “first light,” capturing its first data from the sky, a spectrum of the planet Jupiter.
Swift-moving fire in West Maui burns 1,200 acres
A Maui brush fire that is only about 40% contained may cause the evacuation of residents in the upper portion of the Lauiupoko subdivision.
