Jones Act reforms proposed by Rep. Ed Case
Congressman Ed Case (HI-01) has introduced three bills in Congress to reform the century-old Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (commonly referred to as
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For some corals, meals can come with a side of plastic
Tiny microplastic particles are about as common in the ocean today as plastic is in our daily lives. Synthetic clothing, containers, bottles, plastic
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4th annual state hackathon seeks innovation for public agencies
Gov. David Ige’s vision for the HACC when it began in 2015 included providing an opportunity for civic engagement with the local technology
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‘Rapid Ohia Death’ spotted on Oahu
One of the species of fungus causing Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD) was recently detected for the first time on Oahu. A team of
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New Honolulu Cat Cafe ‘Popoki and Tea’ Secures Kaimuki Location
A new cat cafe is coming to Honolulu. Popoki and Tea has signed a lease for a streetfront retail space at 3424 Wai‘alae
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Thirty Meter Telescope set to start construction
Hawaii Gov. David Ige and the Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory (TIO) today announced that construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) will
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UH astronomers successfully predict path of incoming asteroid
For the first time, astronomers at the University of Hawaii have demonstrated that their ATLAS and Pan-STARRS survey telescopes can provide sufficient warning
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TMT construction gets green light
Gov. David Ige announced that the state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) issued a notice to proceed (NTP) to the University
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UH team studies physics through Japan particle collider
Successfully circulating the electron beam marks the beginning of the phase three of the SuperKEKB project, Japan’s largest electron-positron collider, built 11 meters underground on the KEK Tsukuba campus.
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Onizuka Day of Exploration returns April 27
The Onizuka Day of Exploration offers more than 100 games, activities and exhibits, both indoors and out.
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Farm data shows 60 percent improvement in diabetes risk
The UH study partnered with MAʻO Organic Farms in Waiʻanae, which provides educational and employment opportunities to young people in the area.
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New wave mural unveiled in Kaka‘ako
The AccesSurf mural, which will be on display at The Barn at SALT at Our Kakaʻako, will help raise awareness of the nonprofit’s mission of building an inclusive community that empowers people with disabilities, through accessible beach and water programs.
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Great Whale Count volunteers observe humpback whales from Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, and Maui
This is the first year that both counts are coordinated on the same days, ensuring the data from all main islands is collected simultaneously. It is also the first year that Pacific Whale Foundation is expanding their Great Whale Count on Maui from one month to three.
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Nalu Scientific awarded $300,000 for sensors used in particle physics
“Modern sensors with applications in measuring fundamental properties of matter require modern day electronics for fast processing of data,” explains Isar Mostafanezhad, founder and CEO of Nalu Scientific.
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UH researcher develops heat resistant Ebola vaccine
The potential vaccine remains viable in extreme heat conditions for several months, which is especially important where the disease outbreaks so far have begun in rural, spread-out areas of hot, dry West Africa.
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Bishop Museum Acquires Significant New Hawaiian Carving
Marc and Lynne Benioff donate a unique Hawaiian carving to Bishop Museum: Today we can celebrate the arrival of this ki‘i to Hawai‘i and to the Bishop Museum where it will serve as a symbol of great cultural pride as well as a reflection of Hawai‘i’s spiritual past.”
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Lime suspends Honolulu scooter rentals
Official statement from LimeBike: Yesterday, the City offered us a rationale behind impounding our scooters, citing our low-speed electric scooters classify as mopeds.
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HPU unveils new logo, designed by Sig Zane
Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) unveiled its new logo today, designed by the legendary Hawaiian artists and storytellers of Sig Zane Designs, during a
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Latest long-term Mars habitat crew a global mix
Now in its sixth year, the University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) is set to begin its next mission with the most
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State Department enlists Hawaii Open Data for Tunisia project
The U.S. Department of State is funding a project to improve the use of open data in Tunisia, and has tapped local non-profit Hawaii
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King Tides, Supermoon returning for New Year’s Day
Shortly after 2018 begins, we’ll experience an exceptionally rare and noticeable King Tide. It peaks at 3:54 a.m. Jan. 1 in Honolulu when our New Year’s Eve champagne buzz has worn off.
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Hawaii firm harnesses WeChat to target Chinese visitors
Hawaii-based iTravLocal has set its sights on the growing Chinese travel market, hoping to connect local vendors with visitors who are accustomed to buying
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New massage style launched in Honolulu
Honolulu massage therapist Charisma Koffman has introduced a new type of bodywork called “Sarga Bodywork,” which puts a new spin on an ancient
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Firms partner to ship Ikea products to Hawaii
Local freight forwarding company Ship To Hawaii has partnered with software development firm Sudokrew Solutions to make it easlier for Hawaii residents to ship Ikea
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Veteran newscaster Diane Ako launches PR firm
Longtime Island newscaster Diane Ako has opened her own public relations firm, “Diane Ako PR.” She specializes in media placements for traditional media as well as online articles, but will handle a scope of public relations tasks that include media-training, crisis communications, producing company videos, and more.
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Energy accelerator program announces latest cohort
Energy Excelerator, the national clean energy program dedicated to helping solve the world’s systems challenges, announced its fifth cohort of 12 companies. Ranging
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Report: Hawaii’s Startup Community Shows ‘Remarkable Growth’
The number of startups in Hawaii has increased from 18 in 2013 to 145 in 2016 and total capital (revenue and funding raised)
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Consolidated opening Olino theaters in Kapolei
Consolidated Theatres announced the opening of Olino, the company’s ninth cinema in Hawaii and its first to break ground since 2001, at Ka
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Panel to unpack recent changes in Honolulu’s media landscape
Join a panel of local news executives and experts for an informal roundtable discussion on some of the recent changes in Honolulu media.
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Djou pulls out of televised mayoral forum
Charles Djou has withdrawn from a live, televised mayoral candidates forum a month out from the scheduled broadcast, PBS Hawaii announced this morning.
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