University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy last week officially began the decommissioning process for the UH-owned UKIRT ...

In a major shift in strategy, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees voted Thursday to withdraw two longstanding lawsuits related to Mauna Kea, signaling a move toward partnership ...

Mauna Kea bears a dusting of snow after a winter storm. “This decision by OHA opens a new chapter of unity and shared responsibility,” Green said in a statement. “Together, we will ensure ...

Another telescope on Mauna Kea is set to be decommissioned.

The U.S. military wants to continue live-fire training at Pohakuloa, a high-altitude plateau on Hawaii’s Big Island.

Find out what's up in your night sky during July 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

Viewers sent in photos of the Northern Lights, which were shining in the night sky in our region Thursday night.

The state has an array of designated Dark Sky places, where amateur astronomers and other night sky enthusiasts can observe meteor showers, photograph the Milk Way and, yes, spot an asteroid or two.