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December rainfall totals vary from mostly above to mostly below average
The U.S. Geological Survey’s rain gauge at Kawainui Stream had the highest monthly total of 15.03 inches, or 112% of average, and the highest daily total of 9.23 inches on Dec. 19.
42 recruits to increase ranks of Hawai‘i conservation officers by 50%
All DOCARE branches on O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island, Kaua‘i, and across Maui Nui will take on additional officers after the recruits’ graduation.
Rare green comet commeth after 50,000 years; 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.
Decommissioning of Caltech observatory on Maunakea summit on track for this year
The Caltech telescope and the University of Hawai’i at Hilo telescope both are currently in the final stages of the decommissioning process mandated in the Maunakea Comprehensive Management Plan.
Invasive species prevention in Hawai‘i gets millions in federal funding
Funding is focused on the prevention of invasive species from entering the islands, including fruit flies.
Green to deliver inaugural State of the State address this week
The public can watch the speech live in person at the Capitol in Honolulu or via several outlets on the internet.
UH-Hilo’s Peat named PacWest Defender of the Week for Jan. 9-15
This is the second time this season the 6-foot-11 sophomore forward-center for the Vulcans has received the honor.
What events are happening at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in February?
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park features a variety of events in February, including a Hawaiian carving demonstration, talks about the rare species and habitats, ranger-led programs and Kahuku coffee.
Police presence may return to Kona airport to combat flow of dangerous drugs
“Office space that was previously available to Hawaiʻi Police Department at the Kona airport prior to the Federal Inspection Service Center opening will soon be available again,” said Hawa’i Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen.
Lawmakers pressed to tackle sex trafficking by Native Hawaiian women, girls advocates
As the 2023 State Legislative session ramps up, will policymakers tackle a crisis of violence against Native Hawaiian women and girls?
Aloha spirit felt strongly during this year’s Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai
With Maunakea towering in the distance, 42 senior golfers took to Hualālai Resort’s lush golf course Saturday for the last day of the three-round Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai.
Stricker cruises to 6-shot victory at Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai
“I didn’t know what kind of game I had coming into this week, but it was pretty good,” Steve Stricker said after winning the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualālai.
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.
What’s happening with Big Island’s Kīlauea eruption now in its third week?
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.
Big Island community welcomes ‘Chief Ben’ to Hawai‘i Police Department
The public witnessed Chief Moszkowicz reaffirm his oath as the new Hawai‘i police chief.
Small arms training/hunting this month at Pōhakuloa Training Area on Hawaiʻi Island
There will be small arms training throughout January at Pōhakuloa Training Area on the Big Island — and it is hosting hunting this weekend.
University of Hawaiʻi Board approves tuition freeze for 2 years, then 2% increases
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.
Gov. Green orders flags 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.
Update: Big Island police finding missing 16-year-old girl in good health
Missing teen Shaelynn Gomes was found in good health in Hilo.
Stacey Bello named superintendent of Ka‘ū-Kea‘au-Pāhoa complex area schools
Interim superintendents at four complex areas in the state were approved by the Hawai‘i State Board of Education to permanently fill the positions.
