Hawai‘i News
Video: Red sprites dance over Maunakea on Hawaiʻi Island
On Feb. 5, red sprites briefly — and we mean briefly — danced before the eyes of people watching the Subaru-Asahi Star Camera at the Subaru Telescope atop Maunakea on the Big Island.
Volcano Watch: Kīlauea’s south flank hasnʻt had a slow slip event in 7 years and is overdue
Over the past two decades, scientists and members of the public have anticipated the occurrence of slow slip events on Kīlauea’s south flank.
Grounded luxury yacht on Maui defueled; next is $460,000 plus salvage operation
“Nakoa,” a 94-foot luxury yacht that grounded in a Maui bay now is defueled; and next is a $460,000 plus salvage operation.
6.2 earthquake near Papua New Guinea; no tsunami threat to State of Hawaiʻi
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirms there is no tsunami threat to Kauaʻi or the State of Hawaiʻi.
Skunk from cargo ship captured on Big Island by resident trapping mongoose
The skunk was believed to be the one spotted by stevedores at Hilo Harbor on Dec. 7, 2022 while cargo was being unloaded.
Coast Guard, private contractor removed fuel from grounded luxury yacht on Maui
The grounded luxury yacht named “Nakoa” had begun leaking fuel in the Honolua-Mokulē‘ia Bay Marine Life Conservation District on Maui.
Body thought to be that of Kaua‘i murder suspect Kody Gardner found in Kōkeʻe
The Kaua‘i Police Department reports that a dead body thought to be that of 22-year-old Kody Gardner, the suspect of an alleged Feb. 16 murder in Lāwa‘i, was observed by officials Thursday, Feb. 23, in Kōkeʻe. Foul play is not suspected, as preliminary findings suggest Gardner fell from height.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority updates cultural resource ‘Ma‘ema‘e Toolkit’ for visitors
Since its first edition in 2010, Ma‘ema‘e has evolved from a resource for media to a living toolkit for anyone who has a role in representing Hawai‘i.
Rocky’s monk seal pup born on Waikīkī beach gives birth to her own pup Uʻi Mea Ola
On Jan. 28, 2023, Kaimana gave birth to the first monk seal pup of 2023 in the main Hawaiian Islands. Peak pupping season usually begins in spring, so NOAA Fisheries said this early start is a welcome surprise.
House Rep. introduces resolutions proclaiming Feb. 24 ‘Remember Ukraine Day in Hawaiʻi’
Hawaiʻi Rep. John Mizuno emphasizes that the war in Ukraine has brought to the attention of the entire world the plight of unarmed, innocent Ukrainian civilians who are suffering and being targeted by occupying military forces.
Gov. Green nominates Kali Watson to lead Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green has nominated Kali Watson to reprise his roles as Director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and as Chair of the Hawaiian Homes Commission.
94-foot luxury yacht runs into reef in Maui’s Honolua Bay; salvage plan in works
An estimated 30 coral and live rock were damaged during the initial assessment of the grounded vessel Nakoa.
Research finds Papahānaumokuākea could be lost breeding ground for humpback whales
In 2020, the Wave Glider, a remotely operated surface vehicle equipped with sound recorders, traveled 2,600 miles over 67 days, recording the presence of humpback whales throughout the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
US military confirms reports of balloon that supposedly flew over Hawai‘i
While there has been no official government confirmation of a big white balloon floating over Hawai‘i, pilots received alerts about it Sunday and the U.S. military has confirmed reports of its sighting.
Global monitoring of the humpback whale and other animals disrupted as Russian space agency ends data sharing
The war in Ukraine and the international isolation of Russia has harmed biodiversity conservation according to a new study, published in Frontiers in Conservation Science.
185-year-old Huliheʻe Palace on the Big Island housed kings and queens; now it needs help
For several years, Hulihe‘e Palace in Kona has suffered severe “physical trauma” — caused by tsunamis, earthquakes and high surf — that can be seen throughout the grounds.
Volcano Watch: Scientists compare 1984 and 2022 Mauna Loa eruptions on Big Island
When the Mauna Loa eruption began, on the night of Nov. 27, 2022, events unfolded similarly to the 1984 eruption.
University of Hawai‘i law school announces new online, part-time program
Students in the online JD program will earn the same law degree as traditional students, and they will be qualified to take the bar exam in every state except New York.
Traveler alert: Līhuʻe Airport parking lot closed
The closure is temporary as there is no more space for public parking. Anyone heading to the airport on Kauaʻi is advised to get dropped off.
Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, decides to go into hospice care
The 98-year-old decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family instead of receiving additional medical intervention following a series of short hospital stays.
