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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. December 18, 2025 · 07:15am
25 holiday happenings on Big Island for Dec. 18-25: More holiday markets, sing-along, cookie and toy exchanges, Charlie Brown and much more
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Next gen scientists will get help tackling urgent issues, more with grant from Moore Foundation
The $2 million grant supports a University of Hawaiʻi program that will support 11 postdoctoral scholars from 2025 to 2028 who will work in astronomy, oceanography, life sciences, geophysics, atmospheric science and other fields vital to Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region.
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.
Big Island nonprofits granted $6 million to decrease islandwide homelessness
The Hawaiʻi County Council passed the fourth round of funding from the Homelessness and Housing Fund despite questions regarding efficiency in usage and results.
Ernie Els leads field at PGA Tour Champions’ 30th anniversary tournament at Hualālai
Secure your tickets now and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at the renowned Hualālai Golf Course in 2026.
New political action committee aimed at electing inclusive, equality-driven leaders
Non-partisan HOKU PAC will work to elect leaders throughout Hawaiʻi who advance equality, protect civil rights and ensure all people — regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or background — can live with dignity, safety and respect.
25 holiday happenings on Big Island for Dec. 18-25: More holiday markets, sing-along, cookie and toy exchanges, Charlie Brown and much more
We’re heading into the homestretch, Big Island, with just a week before Christmas, and there is everything but silent nights — or days — as a flurry of holiday events is again scheduled from one end of the island to the other. Check them out now!
2 men rescued from life raft near Molokaʻi after their vessel begins taking on water
A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from 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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Ernie Els leads field at PGA Tour Champions’ 30th anniversary tournament at Hualālai
Secure your tickets now and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at the renowned Hualālai Golf Course in 2026.
25 holiday happenings on Big Island for Dec. 18-25: More holiday markets, sing-along, cookie and toy exchanges, Charlie Brown and much more
We’re heading into the homestretch, Big Island, with just a week before Christmas, and there is everything but silent nights — or days — as a flurry of holiday events is again scheduled from one end of the island to the other. Check them out now!
Public invited to 2nd annual Hui Waiwai hosted by Hawaiʻi Community Lending
Hawai’i County Mayor Kimo Alameda will deliver the keynote address during the event set from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 22, 2026, at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu; attending and supporting the event is one way community members can help the organization fulfill its mission.
‘Hawai‘i to the World’ finale features top talent from throughout Hawai‘i
After 4 weeks of show-stopping performances, emotional stories and unforgettable moments from throughout the pae ʻāina, the stage is set for one of the five finalists — including Pohai from the Big Island — to walk away with a $10,000 grand prize.
Volcano Watch: Lava fountains of knowledge; events for January Volcano Awareness Month
Join Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff and its partners Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense in January 2026 for a series of programs around the island that will discuss eruptions and earthquakes, how Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists monitor them and the hazards associated with them.
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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.
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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.
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.




