Astronomy

Astrophysicist Imke de Pater spoke to HPR’s Maddie Bender about new research uncovering the origin of two mysterious rings surrounding Uranus.

Ernie Lau, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, discusses hurricane preparedness; Hawai’i Marine Animal Response speaks on the recent viral news of a man throwing a rock at a monk seal and what to do when you see animals in danger.

A blue micromoon, visits to telescopes, and decoding comets. Astronomer Roy Gal spoke with HPR's Maddie Bender about May’s interesting lunar viewing for the month.

HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on the status of Chuuk's Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery efforts; local record shop and label owner Roger Bong responds to the use of AI-generated music at Honolulu International Airport.

University of Hawaiʻi astronomer Roy Gal gives updates on the Artemis II mission's return to earth and more astronomical events happening in Hawaiʻi in the coming weeks.

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami says the Garden Isle has likely gotten through the worst of the storm; Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre is preparing a new opera about the story of Timoteo Haʻalilio, the lifelong friend of King Kamehameha III

The moon goes dark in early March, and scientists hope the public will join them next week for an eclipse party! Hawaiʻi is one of the only places in the world in the direct path of a lunar eclipse in the early hours of Tuesday, March 3.

Former Miss Hawaiʻi Cheryl Bartlett travels to Brazil in hopes of being reunited with her husband of 17 years, Rogerio Araujo, who was detained by ICE agents last fall; Astronomer Roy Gal shares tips for viewing next week's lunar eclipse

Hawaiʻi Journalism Initiative's Colleen Uechi reports on community push back against the U.S. Air Force's plans to construct more telescopes on Haleakalā; Devin and Tyler Wong of Fujiya Hawaiʻi discuss keeping sweet traditions alive at their family-owned mochi shop

HB1579 would establish outdoor light fixture requirements based on the Kelvin scale and the direction of the light. It also suggests that the fixtures operate on a timer or motion sensor basis.