Climate Change Science Atop Mauna Loa Could Stall Amid Federal Cuts
The NOAA office in Hilo that supports that carbon dioxide sampling has been flagged for a possible lease cancellation.
Free kamaaina tours of the Maunakea observatories returns
Residents can learn about the scientific, cultural, and environmental importance of the mauna, as well as career pathways in engineering and astronomy.
Famous Climate Observatory’s Lease May End Because of DOGE
NOAA, the nation’s leading climate science agency, may lose dozens of offices, including one that is key to the Mauna Loa ...
Trump moves to close facility that helps track planet-warming pollution
The lab is connected to the Mauna Loa Observatory, where scientists gather data to produce the Keeling Curve, a chart on the ...
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Volcano Watch: All in a day’s work; determining magma storage depths at Kīlauea
By the end of the day, about 7 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, data from 16 crystals was collected and analyzed. The data, which ...
Scientists Warn That Volcano Near Alaska's Largest City Could Erupt in 'Next Few Weeks or Months'
A volcano near Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, could erupt in the 'next few weeks or months,' the Alaska Volcano ...
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Surfer denied bail in domestic violence case
A big-wave surfer accused of domestic violence against his girlfriend will remain in jail while he awaits trial.
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Trump cuts target Mauna Loa Observatory
The Trump administration is considering canceling the lease of the support office for a renowned Big Island climate research ...
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Fence plan for Hilo Municipal Golf Course miffs some neighbors
Hawaii County is in the process of erecting a 6-foot-tall continuous chain-link fence along the boundary of Hilo Municipal ...