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‘Spin is a fossil record of how a planet formed,’ said study lead author and researcher at Northwestern University Dino Chih-Chun Hsu in an announcement about the discovery. ‘By measuring how quickly these worlds rotate, we can start to piece together the physical processes that shaped them tens to hundreds of millions of years ago.’

If you plan to be on Kaua‘i this May, sign up to walk with the affordable housing nonprofit in the 2026 Kaua‘i Charity Walk, or you can still help by donating if you live off-island; the more community members who participate will literally multiply PAL Hawai‘i’s impact.

Their artwork also was featured in the final exhibition for its exceptional craftsmanship, creativity and originality, and they now move on to the national level; 427 regional winners were chosen from 2,550 total submissions in this year’s art competition.

The Hawaiʻi Police Activities League to host another 3-on-3 basketball tournament for North Kohala youth in Kapaʻau at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

The free event — happening now until 3 p.m. — is open to the public and features a Maritime Career Expo and Waʻa Lauleʻa, a canoe festival or celebration; those who attend can explore waʻa and speak with crew members as well as connect with local organizations and community leaders.

Communities across the state were hit hard this month after two Kona low systems brought rain and flooding to the islands.

The 37-year-old was granted supervised release by a Kona District Court judge and ordered to undergo a mental health examination.

The incident involved a man who was found near a vehicle that had hit an embankment in Ocean View and appeared to have serious injuries.

The suspect was last seen on Tuesday in the Ka‘ū District.

The Lānaʻi mouflon sheep season will feature four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt.

Stormy weather isn’t on the guest list for any of this week’s events around the Big Island, so we enthusiastically encourage everyone to get out of the house to have some fun. Check out this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

Hawaiʻi Island to temporarily revert to standard hunting rules until the Department of Land and Natural Resources canextend adaptive management rules.

Quick takes on news happening around the Big Island and elsewhere throughout the state, nation and beyond.

Gov. Josh Green has received a shortlist from the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents Candidate Advisory Council for the two Honolulu seats

Jong Man Kim, 79, was arrested on Tuesday under an indictment warrant for the second-degree murder of his wife in June 2024. He remains in custody with a trial set in August.

Native Hawaiian households affected by Kona low storms can apply for direct disaster grants and home repair grants.

Māmalahoa Highway, or Route 11, is reduced to a single lane between Kaʻaluʻalu Road and Konohiki Street for resurfacing for the next five days.

The donations collected during 27th drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.

The Guard continues working with each of the state’s counties and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for any future requests for assistance.

The schools were damaged during the Kona low storm that occurred on March 14, when properties in Ka‘ū and South Kona were flooded and damaged.