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Researchers have formally named a new deep-sea coral species after the Star Wars character, found thriving in complete darkness near Hawaii and the Mariana Trench. The playful discovery reveals the tropical western Pacific may be a hidden hotspot for rare deep-ocean life.
A massive solar energy project in Central Maui just cleared a major hurdle, bringing the island closer to affordable, renewable power for nearly 20,000 homes. The facility would lock in electricity rates for 20 years while creating over 1,500 construction jobs.
A Kauaʻi teenager dove into the ocean on Mother's Day to save a waterlogged seabird drifting helplessly offshore. The young white-tailed tropicbird is now thriving in rehab and will soon return to the wild. #
Concerned locals mistook turtle tracking marks for vandalism and reported it to authorities. Their alarm sparked a crowdsourced conservation program that's now protecting endangered sea turtles across Hawaii.
The University of Hawaii men's volleyball team brought their NCAA championship trophy to six campuses across Oahu, sharing their third national title with fans who supported them all season. From students to retired players from the 1970s, everyone got a chance to celebrate what the team calls "Our team, Hawaii's team."
When two hikers fell on Kauai trails over Memorial Day, firefighters quickly mobilized to carry them to safety. Both women are recovering after swift rescues that showcase the island's emergency response readiness.
Eric Schultz walked across the stage to grab his diploma after spending years living in shelters and his car while battling to stay in school. The Oahu graduate now plans to attend trade school and help other homeless youth in his community.
When two hikers fell on separate Kauai trails within 90 minutes, firefighters sprang into action with coordinated rescues that brought both visitors safely home. Their swift response highlights the dedication of first responders who keep Hawaii's trails safer for everyone.
Two scientists hunting for ants in the Himalayas accidentally discovered a new spider species with a grinning face on its back. The twist? It evolved the same happy pattern as a spider in Hawaii, 7,000 miles away.
A telescope in Hawaii captured a breathtaking image of a dying star wrapped in a glowing, milky white sphere 1,500 light-years from Earth. The stellar finale reveals the beauty hidden in cosmic endings.
A new fast charging station just opened at Kapalua Airport, bringing reliable electric vehicle charging to West Maui residents and visitors around the clock. Hawaii is taking a fresh approach to building charging infrastructure that could help other states keep their stations running smoothly.
Students at Akaʻula School on Molokai turned Mother's Day into a hands-on lesson in hospitality and community support, operating a full brunch buffet that raised funds for their tuition aid. The event brought 100 people together while teaching kids everything from making omelets to serving with pride.
A Native Hawaiian organization is leading the conversation on using the ocean to fight climate change. Carbon180 is funding ʻĀina Momona to explore marine carbon capture tailored to island communities.
A new Hawaii program is connecting mentally ill homeless individuals with healthcare instead of handcuffs. One-third of those helped are now off the streets and receiving ongoing treatment.
Hawaii's coastal wetlands are climate superheroes, storing five times more carbon than forests while protecting shorelines. After 23 years of restoration work, Maui's refuges are showing how nature-based solutions can fight climate change.
After a volcano buried a mile of road in lava, helicopter crews kept a crucial climate monitoring station alive for three years. Now the road is rebuilt and scientists are back on the ground at one of Earth's most important environmental observatories.
Ten Maui County high school seniors just earned $37,000 in scholarships for their academic excellence and community service. The Takitani Foundation honored these students as part of a statewide program that awarded $232,000 to 63 Hawaii teens this year.
Hawaii just opened its third electric vehicle charging station, a $3.2 million facility at Kapalua Airport that makes going green easier for drivers across Maui. The station's four fast chargers run 24/7 and charge less during daylight hours when solar power kicks in.
Masen Lapinad-Sorgent chose community college over out-of-state universities to avoid debt, and his strategic decision just paid off with one of Hawaii's most competitive scholarships. The future doctor's research on Indigenous Hawaiian medicine earned national awards along the way.
The University of Hawaii's Richardson School of Law is graduating its 50th class this month, marking five decades since its first 53 students learned in wooden buildings without proper textbooks. That pioneering class, which included a future governor, transformed legal education in Hawaii and proved locals no longer needed to leave the islands to become lawyers.
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