Mauna Kea's 13,804-foot summit means altitude will be a significant concern, especially for hikers who aren't prepared for it. This guide consulted Dr. Peter Hackett, a leading high-altitude expert, ...

Hawaii officials warned of "falling icicles" at the Mauna Kea summit this week as a winter storm brought snow and freezing rain to high-elevation areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a ...

As more visitors fly in to Hawaii and explore the islands, Maunakea Rangers are warning the public to exercise caution and know the risks of driving to the summit of the famous Hawaii island mountain.

Mauna Kea in Hawaii is recognized as the fourth premier destination globally for observing stars and celestial phenomena. Its impressive altitude of nearly 4,000 meters, combined with minimal light ...

Satellite images have shown snow which dropped over Hawaii in a recent winter storm and scattered on top of some of the islands' highest peaks. During the snowfall, which hit some of the elevated ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m. Sunday, April 17, for Big Island summits above 12,000 feet elevation. It’s snowing on Mauna Kea. We’re ...

Sep. 12—A new draft master plan released today for University of Hawaii-managed lands on Mauna Kea reaffirms a commitment to reduce the number of observatories at the summit from the current 13 to ...

MAUNA KEA, Hawaii — The ranger had clearly been imparting the same advice to tourists all day. “Use four-wheel drive, and low gears on the way down,” he said sternly through the open window of our SUV ...

MAUNA KEA, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - The summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa got a light snowcap Sunday morning. Cold temperatures aloft combined with some moisture to give the state’s two tallest ...

Ever since construction began on the Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea on Hawaii’s Big Island, residents have opposed it. While astronomers contend that the TMT will be a vital tool in the search ...