Latest Mauna Kea News

Snow in Hawaii? Cold air and moisture deliver snow to the state's tallest mountain

Oct. 31, 2024 15:48 PM EDT

HONOLULU (AP) — Snow fell on Hawaii's tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland. The summit area of Mauna Kea on the Big Island got about 2 inches (5 centimeters) of white powder. Hawaii is better known for its warm weather, beaches and...

Tropical Storm Hone moves past Hawaii as two other cyclones stay active in the Pacific Ocean

Aug. 26, 2024 22:00 PM EDT

HONOLULU (AP) — Three tropical cyclones swirled over the Pacific Ocean on Monday, including Tropical Storm Hone, which brought heavy rain to Hawaii, Hurricane Gilma, which was gaining strength, and Tropical Storm Hector, which was churning westward, far off the coast of southern tip of Baja...