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Rare comet 3I/ATLAS from another solar system coming as close as ever to Earth on Friday night
From the Big Island to Kaua'i, astronomers are eagerly awaiting the passage of the interstellar comet through the inner solar system, with more than 80 observatories worldwide and in Hawaiʻi participating in this celestial event. December 18, 2025 · 07:09am
Kauaʻi man sentenced to over 17 years in prison for drug trafficking, firearms charges
Francis Anthony Abergas Jr. has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to his role in a trans-Pacific drug trafficking network.Hawaii News UH researchers find life expectancy declined less than nation in Hawaiʻi during…
Hawaii News U.S. Coast Guard rescues 2 men from life raft near Molokaʻi after vessel begins taking…
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Kaua‘i News
Rare comet 3I/ATLAS from another solar system coming as close as ever to Earth on Friday night
From the Big Island to Kaua’i, astronomers are eagerly awaiting the passage of the interstellar comet through the inner solar system, with more than 80 observatories worldwide and in Hawaiʻi participating in this celestial event.
Turf wars: New UH research finds tiger sharks vs. seabirds cause habitat shifts of other sharks
“This study highlights the far-reaching impact of seabirds, showing they can shape the movements of top predators like tiger sharks, which then ripple through the entire food web,” said principal investigator at Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology Shark Lab and study co-author Carl Meyer.
Be on alert: Nēnē nesting season underway
Natural Resources division at Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kekaha issues safety reminder as the native Hawaiian geese become more active near roadways and around installation facilities; nesting season runs from September to April.
‘A clear roadmap’: Mayor Kawakami signs Kaua‘i Climate Adaptation and Action Plan
The plan is Kaua‘i County’s first comprehensive strategy focused on climate change, laying out clear strategies to help the Garden Isle respond to climate impacts, protect vulnerable communities and reduce emissions — in line with the Kaua‘i County General Plan.
UH researchers find life expectancy declined less than nation in Hawaiʻi during COVID-19
University of Hawaiʻi researchers note that Hawaiʻi’s better outcomes underscore the effectiveness of early public health interventions, strong community engagement and high vaccine uptake.
U.S. Coast Guard rescues 2 men from life raft near Molokaʻi after vessel begins taking on water
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point on Oʻahu located the men, safely hoisted them and brought them ashore to the air station in Kapolei, Oʻahu, the afternoon of Dec. 17.
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Hawaii News
Rare comet 3I/ATLAS from another solar system coming as close as ever to Earth on Friday night
From the Big Island to Kaua’i, astronomers are eagerly awaiting the passage of the interstellar comet through the inner solar system, with more than 80 observatories worldwide and in Hawaiʻi participating in this celestial event.
Turf wars: New UH research finds tiger sharks vs. seabirds cause habitat shifts of other sharks
“This study highlights the far-reaching impact of seabirds, showing they can shape the movements of top predators like tiger sharks, which then ripple through the entire food web,” said principal investigator at Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology Shark Lab and study co-author Carl Meyer.
UH researchers find life expectancy declined less than nation in Hawaiʻi during COVID-19
University of Hawaiʻi researchers note that Hawaiʻi’s better outcomes underscore the effectiveness of early public health interventions, strong community engagement and high vaccine uptake.
U.S. Coast Guard rescues 2 men from life raft near Molokaʻi after vessel begins taking on water
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point on Oʻahu located the men, safely hoisted them and brought them ashore to the air station in Kapolei, Oʻahu, the afternoon of Dec. 17.
Kauaʻi man sentenced to over 17 years in prison for drug trafficking, firearms charges
Francis Anthony Abergas Jr. has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to his role in a trans-Pacific drug trafficking network.
$210K OHA grant supports fellowship through E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center
The fellowship program is aimed at young Native Hawaiian adults and based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region, equipping them with mentorship, cultural grounding, professional development and opportunities to serve their community at the national level.
Big Island News
Get your telescopes ready: Rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS coming closest to Earth on Friday night
From atop Maunakea on the Big Island to around the world, astronomers and citizen stargazers are eagerly awaiting the passage of the interstellar comet through our solar system.
Gamache and Quiocho named Kona Officers of the Month for December
Field Training Officer Alysa Gamache and Officer Kastle Quiocho from the Hawaiʻi Police Department have been recognized as Officers of the Month by the Kona Crime Prevention Committee for their professionalism.
Maui News
Maui Weather Forecast for December 18, 2025
A band of thick clouds with moderate to locally heavy showers and a few thunderstorms will linger near Kauai and Oahu today associated with a dissipating front...
2 men airlifted near Molokaʻi after making mayday call from fishing boat in distress
Watchstanders received a mayday call from the captain of the Holokai, a 42-foot commercial fishing vessel, stating the boat was taking on water 2 miles south of Molokaʻi at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday. The men were located in a life raft and were safely hoisted and brought to shore to the air station in Kapolei.
Maui Surf Forecast for December 18, 2025
A moderate to large, medium period WNW swell (280 to 320 degrees) and NW swell have come in above guidance and will hold through the rest of the afternoon...
Maui Police Chief John Pelletier seeks apology as ‘Diddy’ civil lawsuit is dismissed
The civil lawsuit filed in California against rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs — later amended to add a list of co-defendants, including Maui Police Chief John Pelletier — was dismissed on Tuesday for failure to prosecute.
