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Hawai‘i Island’s technology park celebrates 50 years of researching renewable ocean energy
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Volcano Watch: Potential long-term outcomes of recent intrusions in Kīlauea East Rift Zone
While scenarios such as a new pit crater forming in the Chain of Craters or large seaward movement of the volcano’s south flank are less likely, current conditions provide an excellent opportunity to better understand what can happen in the long run.October 18, 2024 · 1:00 AM HST
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October 18, 2024 · 10:00 AM
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October 18, 2024 · 5:00 AM
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October 18, 2024 · 3:00 AM
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Hawai‘i Ocean Science Technology Park is celebrating 50 years since its creation with an open house.
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Volcano Watch: Potential long-term outcomes of recent intrusions in Kīlauea East Rift Zone
While scenarios such as a new pit crater forming in the Chain of Craters or large seaward movement of the volcano’s south flank are less likely, current conditions provide an excellent opportunity to better understand what can happen in the long run.
October 17, 2024 · 4:05 PM
Update: 17-year-old killed in Waikōloa car vs. semi collision identified
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October 17, 2024 · 3:36 PM
Kona man charged in electric bike theft, 2 unrelated criminal property damage cases; police continue to seek woman suspect
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October 17, 2024 · 2:31 PM
Update: Runway reopens at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport following brief closure
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October 17, 2024 · 1:37 PM
Hensel to be next president of University of Hawaiʻi
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October 17, 2024 · 12:15 PM
October supermoon reinforces royal effect on coastal waters, ushering in minor King Tides
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Young Brothers seeks 20% rate hike on majority of cargo
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‘Rocky Horror’ returning to Hawai‘i Island’s Aloha Theatre just in time for Halloween
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Maui Now
New Kahului Transit Center to open in November for Maui Bus riders
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Hawaiʻi’s top teachers honored at Washington Place
Kalani High School’s science and Career and Technical Education teacher Bryan Silver has been honored as the 2025 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year, the state Department of Education announced. Also honored were Maui finalists Jessie O’Neill-Prest of Kīhei Elementary School and Jaime “Kumu Eva” Palakiko of Lahainaluna High School.
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Maui Weather Forecast for October 18, 2024
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Students return from trip to California as part of Hawaiian immersion program
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Kauai Surf Forecast for October 18, 2024
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