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Volcano Watch: Taking Big Island volcano Kīlauea’s temperature

Geochemical analysis of erupted tephra samples during the past decade help scientists understand the temperature of Kīlauea’s shallow magma system under the summit — and things have been “heating up!”

Kauaʻi Festivals spotlights art, culture with free event listings

Kauaʻi Festivals is an online platform for creating and exploring free event listings that showcase the island’s rich art, culture, and community.

UPDATE: 3 dead, 2 injured in Kalalau Beach helicopter crash, Kaua‘i police say

Officials identified the helicopter as being operated by Airborne Aviation, with one pilot and four passengers aboard at the time of the crash Thursday at the remote beach along the Nāpali Coast in northwest Kauaʻi.

Women entrepreneurs to be celebrated at Kaua’i Made craft fair

The Women’s History Month Craft Fair will feature 30 women-owned businesses from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday.

Astronomers put new spin on how planets form through largest survey of exoplanets using Big Island observatory

‘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.’

Get cleanup, safety tips following devastating flooding in Hawai‘i

Communities across the state were hit hard this month after two Kona low systems brought rain and flooding to the islands.
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UPDATE: 3 dead, 2 injured in Kalalau Beach helicopter crash, Kaua‘i police say
Kalalau Trail open again today after state crew discovers less damage than anticipated
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Volcano Watch: Taking Big Island volcano Kīlauea’s temperature

Geochemical analysis of erupted tephra samples during the past decade help scientists understand the temperature of Kīlauea’s shallow magma system under the summit — and things have been “heating up!”

Astronomers put new spin on how planets form through largest survey of exoplanets using Big Island observatory

‘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.’

Gov. Josh Green to choose two candidates for open Honolulu seats on UH Board of Regents

Two seats representing Honolulu County, one seat representing Hawaiʻi County and one seat representing Maui County are open on the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.

Step forward for affordable housing: PAL Hawai‘i encourages community to walk with it in 2026 Kaua‘i Charity Walk

It’s a fun, family-friendly morning — and every dollar PAL raises goes directly back to the nonprofit affordable housing provider; even better: the more community members who participate will literally multiply the nonprofit’s impact.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs approves nearly $4 million in disaster aid for Native Hawaiian households

More information on applying for direct disaster grants and home repair grants available for Native Hawaiian households impacted by the recent Kona low storms will become available.

‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through Easter basket tradition

Donations collected during the 27th annual 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.

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Largest survey of exoplanets with Mauna Kea observatory confirms new spin on planet formation

'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.'

PAL Hawai‘i encourages community to step forward for affordable housing

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.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 27, 2026

A drier and more stable trade wind pattern is expected into at least the middle of next week. Showers should be mostly focused along windward and mauka...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for March 27, 2026

A medium period swell will peak around 3 feet today before gradually declining through the weekend. For east facing shores, short period wind wave energy...

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Maui Surf Forecast for March 27, 2026

A medium period swell will peak around 3 feet today before gradually declining through the weekend. For east facing shores, short period wind wave energy...

UPDATE: 3 dead in Kalalau Beach helicopter crash, Kaua‘i police say

Kaua’i Police Department reported just before 7:30 p.m. Thursday that there were a total of 3 fatalities in the crash.

Storm-related utility work along ‘Īao Valley Road, March 27-28

To maintain safe and reliable service, Hawaiian Electric crews and contractors will be performing urgent storm-related repair work on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., to relocate 2 poles along ‘Īao Valley Road between South Alu Road and Ua Place. The poles need to be relocated due to the severe back-to-back storms that caused widespread erosion in the area. No service interruption is expected.

Target Maui reopens March 30; Donates $25K to Maui Food Bank after historic floods

After closing due to flooding from the kona low storm, Target's Maui store in Kahului is set to reopen Monday, March 30, as recovery efforts continue across the island.