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International Space Station to make several appearances in Hawaii skies

By Jim Borg jborg@staradvertiser.com
Nov. 14, 2019

The International Space Station will make some spectacular appearances in Hawaii skies, weather permitting, over the next several days. Read more

Astronomers give galaxy Hawaiian name

By Jim Borg jborg@staradvertiser.com
Nov. 11, 2019

New research using the Keck Observatory atop Mauna Kea shows that galaxies in some instances generate serious exhaust as they speed through space. Read more

Kauai rocket launches help protect equipment

By Jim Borg jborg@staradvertiser.com
Sept. 2, 2019

Two launches last week from Barking Sands, Kauai, will help rocket scientists ensure that critical onboard components don’t fail under the force of liftoff, Sandia National Laboratories announced. Read more

Hawaiian-Emperor Seamounts ecosystems recovering after trawling, report finds

By Jim Borg jborg@staradvertiser.com
Aug. 27, 2019

For decades the sunken islands northwest of Hawaii proved a popular draw for fishing and trawling, with crews dragging heavy nets across the fertile peaks. In the process, the nets scraped the real estate to devastating effect. Read more

Exotic metal may help convert carbon dioxide to liquid fuels

By Jim Borg jborg@staradvertiser.com
June 7, 2018

An alarming trend first documented atop Mauna Loa could be reversed by way of an exotic metal, scientists report. Read more

Vacant dorm site could morph into affordable housing

By Associated Press and Star-Advertiser staff
June 4, 2018

Maui County has a set of old college dorms in mind for low-income housing. Read more

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Makiki Community Library will close June 9

By Star-Advertiser staff
May 28, 2018

The nonprofit Makiki Community Library will close June 9 and liquidate its assets by the end of the year, its governing organization said Sunday. Read more

Former death row inmate Isaiah McCoy now behind bars on Oahu

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher Associated Press
May 14, 2018

Isaiah McCoy walked out of a Delaware prison a free man in January 2017, five years after being convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Read more

Pedestrian hit, injured in Kaneohe

By Star-Advertiser staff
May 14, 2018

A 58-year-old man was in critical condition Sunday after he was struck by a car in Kaneohe over the weekend. Read more

UH collaboration leads to new insight into 1871 hurricane

By Star-Advertiser staff
May 7, 2018

An unusual collaboration between meteorologists and a Hawaiian-language professor has cast fresh light on an old disaster. Read more

High-surf alert in effect for north and west shores

By Star-Advertiser staff
April 9, 2018

A high-surf advisory remains in effect for the north and west shores of Oahu, Molokai, Kauai and Niihau and the north shore of Maui. Read more

Hawaii students study beetles related to rapid ohia death

By Associated Press
April 8, 2018

Scientists are teaming up with students to better study ambrosia beetles, a potential transmitter of the tree-killing disease called rapid ohia death. Read more

Land department proposes rule changes at forest reserves

By Associated Press
April 8, 2018

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has proposed changes to rules regulating activity in the state’s forest reserves. Read more

Former diplomat fears Trump-Kim summit

By Jim Borg jborg@staradvertiser.com
March 26, 2018

The upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is “fraught with disaster,” a former high-ranking diplomat said in Honolulu last week. Read more