UH-Hilo aquaculture center marks 10th anniversary
The oyster and ornamental fish farming program at the University of Hawaii at Hilo is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Read more
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High-surf advisory affects east shores
A high-surf advisory is in effect for the east shores of the major Hawaiian Islands through this afternoon. Read more
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Best views of ‘super blue blood moon’ might be on Maui and the Big Island
Skywatchers are calling it the “trifecta” — a three-in-one celestial event that hasn’t happened in more than 150 years. Read more
North Shore has best sites for whale spotting
Turtle Bay and Sharks Cove on the North Shore were among the most lucrative whale-spotting locales during the year’s first Sanctuary Ocean Count. Read more
Heavy rain soaks Hilo and Puna, closing roads
The Big Island spent most of Tuesday under a flash flood advisory as heavy rain pelted Hilo and Puna. Read more
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Bush warblers provide insight to evolution
A recent study of Japanese bush warblers, which were introduced to Oahu in 1929 and are now present on each of the main Hawaiian Islands, is providing new insight into the evolution of non-native bird species in the state. Read more
Pedestrian killed in Waialua identified
A 20-year-old man who died after he was struck by a vehicle in Waialua has been identified as Manuel C. Dominguez of Honolulu. Read more
Tradewinds expected to strengthen and could reach gale force
Tradewinds are forecast to strengthen today and possibly reach gale force in the Alenuihaha Channel, the Pailolo Channel, Maui’s Maalaea Bay and in waters southeast of Hawaii island. Read more
March trial set for woman accused of stealing medical supplies
After avoiding authorities for two weeks, Stacie-Lynn K. Pihana appeared in state court Tuesday morning to answer to an indictment charging her with stealing nearly $700,000 worth of medical supplies from the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Read more
De Lima records missile scare parody
Frank De Lima has put a comedic spin on Saturday’s false missile alert with a peppy yet calming parody, released Tuesday on Honolulu radio stations. Read more
Kaimuki man arrested in abuse of woman
Police arrested a 49-year-old man after he allegedly abused his ex-girlfriend in Kaimuki. Read more
H-1 West lanes to close for work on signs
Westbound lanes of the H-1 freeway from Halawa to Pearl City are slated for closure starting at 9 tonight for overhead sign work, according to state officials. Read more
‘Opihi’ initiative aims to boost enrollment at UH Hilo
The University of Hawaii at Hilo has kicked off a new initiative to help manage student enrollment and boost retention. Read more
Speed and alcohol are factors in pedestrian’s death
Excessive speed and alcohol were factors in a crash Saturday in Waialua that led to the death of a 20-year-old man, police said. Read more
Reef runway reopens after body is discovered
Law enforcement authorities are investigating the discovery of a body today near the reef runway at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Read more
Man charged with escaping psychiatric hospital
The Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday it charged a man who escaped more than three months ago from Kahi Mohala, a psychiatric hospital in Ewa Beach. Read more
Kilauea Volcano eruption marks 35 years
Just another day at Kilauea Volcano: Eruptions continue at the summit and at the Puu Oo vent. Read more
Crash, fire close Pali, H-3 Kailua bound
A critical accident and a car fire closed the Windward-bound lanes of the Pali Highway and H-3 freeway Tuesday night. Read more
Climate change threatens Hawaiian fishponds, study suggests
Climate change poses a looming threat to Hawaiian fishponds, which have undergone a renaissance in recent years, University of Hawaii researchers have concluded. Read more
Woman, 24, arrested in Waikiki store robbery
A 24-year-old woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly robbing a convenience store in Waikiki, police said. Read more
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