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University of Hawaiʻi astronomers discover planet spiraling to its destruction

The planet, Kepler-1658b, with a size similar to Jupiter, is destined to spiral closer and closer to its maturing star until they collide and the planet is obliterated.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kaua’i County

Severe thunderstorms can produce damaging winds of 58 mph or higher or destructive quarter-size hail or larger.

Coast Guard suspends active search for missing Hawai‘i Life Flight aircraft

The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday suspended the active search for the missing aircrew, nearly two days after the flight departed from Kahului, Maui, headed for the Waimea-Kohala Airport on the Big Island.

Lifeguard towers at several beach parks closed because of inclement weather

Lifeguard towers at Po‘ipū Beach Park, Salt Pond Beach Park and Kekaha Beach Park have been shuttered.

New study looks at El Niño’s past to project how it will respond as Earth warms

The research enables more accurate projection of future changes and impacts from El Niño, the primary factor affecting variability in water temperature and trade wind strength in the Pacific.

National Weather Service issues flood watch, high wind warning, high surf warning

All of the advisories are connected with a powerful Kona low storm system.

Coral reef restoration, volcanic warning system improvements to become U.S. law

The US Senate passed the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which included several provisions to protect coral reefs, improve the nation’s volcanic warning system and stop the practice of killing sharks for their fins.

Social media users encouraged to think before they post following Maui shark incident

Social media can either be a powerful tool for sharing information or a mouthpiece for tremendously hurtful and inaccurate comments directed toward people dealing with a tragedy.

Strong Kona winds, thunderstorms late Sunday and Monday for Kauaʻi

The National Weather Service in Honolulu advises people to stay alert and watch for additional weather statements and possible watches or warnings associated with the weather system.

Pacific Media Group to purchase Kaua‘i radio station KFMN

Pacific Media Group, or PMG, has entered into an agreement to purchase KFMN on Kaua‘i. The purchase is pending Federal Communications Commission approval.

Coast Guard searching for missing medical transport aircraft in channel between Maui and Big Island

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the missing aircraft is a Hawai’i Life Flight King Air twin-engine propeller plane that had three crew members aboard.

UHERO: Inflation will hinder Hawaiʻi’s economic growth in 2023

Rising interest rates, dwindling COVID-19 pandemic era savings and a coming U.S. downturn will cause a pause in growth next year for the state.

VIDEO: Final episode of ‘Conversations with Kai’ discusses representation of indigenous peoples

U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele of Hawaiʻi sat down with Congresswoman Sharice Davids of Kansas and Congresswoman Mary Peltola of Alaska to discuss the representation of indigenous peoples.

First Hawaiian names new Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer

First Hawaiian, Inc., the parent company of First Hawaiian Bank, has appointed James M. Moses as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of First Hawaiian, Inc. and First Hawaiian Bank, effective Jan. 3, 2023.

2 injured following single-engine plane crash at Līhu‘e Airport

Authorities are investigating a single-engine plane crash at Līhu‘e Airport this afternoon that left two people injured.

First public data released from world’s most powerful solar telescope on Maui

During the first year of operations, a milestone was hit with data from the world’s largest solar telescope on Maui made available directly to the public and scientific community.

Hawai‘i politician behind national education report

Hawai‘i State House Rep. Justin Woodson claims “more needs to be done to support our teachers and to meet the needs of all our students.”

Tiger shark attack reported off Hawai‘i Island

Shark warning signs have gone up at ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay on Tuesday morning following an apparent encounter between a man in his mid-60’s and what has been reported as a 12-foot tiger shark.

Mauna Loa and Kīlauea volcanoes stop erupting on Big island

Seismicity and deformation patterns remain unsettled, which means there remains a potential the KIlauea eruption will resume or a new eruption can occur at or near the summit of Kīlauea. But it is unexpected Mauna Loa’s eruption will resume.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Green appoints 17 more people to his cabinet

For the first time, two Native Hawaiian women will lead the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
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