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Global warming is changing how hurricanes operate ― and researchers are scrambling to keep up

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June 6, 2023

Global warming is changing how hurricanes operate ― and researchers are scrambling to keep up

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A growing body of evidence suggests hurricanes could be more severe on a warming planet. And researchers say tropical cyclones could act abnormally in other ways.

Consistent patterns in past hurricanes in Hawaii’s vicinity have allowed for the strategic placement of radars across the state. Now, researchers say these patterns might change.

The National and Central Pacific hurricane centers use radars to track hurricanes.

There are four WSR-88D Doppler radars in Hawaii that track the reflectivity and velocity of storms located on the south shore of Kauai, on Molokai, and the Big Island.

These radars didn’t exist yet when Hurricane Iniki hit Kauai in 1992.

And their locations are based on where tropical cyclones have approached the islands in the past. Previous hurricanes have approached from the east or up from the south.

Hurricanes Douglas and Olivia approached from the east, while Hurricanes Iniki and Lane came in from the South.

But experts are not sure hurricanes will continue this pattern.

“Storm tracks, hurricane tracks, may shift more northerly toward our region of the Central Pacific in the coming decades with the warming climate,” said Brad Romine, coastal geologist with the UH Sea Grant College Program.

Romine has been tracking climate change and the warmer waters predicted around the Pacific.

“The other thing that climate models are also pointing to is an increasing frequency of severe El Niño events,” Romine said. El Niño events are known to contribute to increased cyclone activity over the Pacific.

State climatologist Dr. Pao-Shin Chu said that stronger tropical cyclones are also developing earlier in the season.

“This is almost like a worldwide phenomenon. It’s not only occurring in the Central Pacific,” Shu said.

Research also hints at another worrying trend: Fewer, but stronger, hurricanes.

“We’ll have more intense hurricanes in the future. In the long term, we’re probably going to have to look at elevating some things, moving some things back away from the coastline in our most vulnerable areas, just to get things, development, out of the way of these increasing hazards,” Chu said.

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Bodendorf shines out of bullpen as Hawaii evens baseball series with Long Beach

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May 19, 2024

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Bodendorf shines out of bullpen as Hawaii evens baseball series with Long Beach

A Big West championship is out of the grasp of the Hawaii baseball team. A winning Big West record? Harrison Bodendorf could help with that.

The sophomore left-hander struck out a career-best 10 batters in four innings of relief as the Rainbow Warriors beat Long Beach State 7-2 to even the three-game road series at Blair Field in Long Beach, California, on Saturday.

UH (33-16) improved to 16-10 in the Big West with four games remaining, guaranteeing a winning conference record for the third straight year of Rich Hill’s three-year tenure. Prior to the arrival of the ex-San Diego coach, UH had never posted a winning record in nine years of Big West play.

The ‘Bows had their 11-game winning streak snapped on Friday. UC Santa Barbara (22-4 BWC) has all but sewn up the league title, and UC Irvine is solidly in second at 19-7. However, UH is still in contention for a top-three finish with Cal Poly a game ahead at 17-9.

Randy Abshier got the start and went five innings, extending his streak of innings without an earned run to 17 1/3, although he was charged with an unearned run in the third. Itsuki Takemoto (3-1) got the win with an inning of middle relief.

But Bodendorf was stellar, striking out 10 of the 17 Dirtbags he faced to pick up his second save of the season. His previous high in strikeouts was eight.

Jake Tsukada went 3-for-4 with a hit-by-pitch and catcher Austin Machado was 3-for-5. Dallas Duarte, who has appeared more frequently at designated hitter in the final handful of games of his college career, went 2-for-5.

UH and LBSU (24-26-1, 9-17) conclude the series at 10 a.m. Hawaii time Sunday.

Brian McInnis covers the state’s sports scene for Spectrum News Hawaii. He can be reached at brian.mcinnis@charter.com.

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Kamehameha Hawaii takes down Damien, 12-1 for first DII State crown since 2016

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May 19, 2024

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Kamehameha Hawaii takes down Damien, 12-1 for first DII State crown since 2016

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Koa Head Trophy returns to the Big Island.

Kamehameha Hawaii are the 2024 HHSAA Division II State Champions after a whopping 12-1 rout of Damien Saturday morning at Moanalua High School.

It was a high flying affair from the start as the Warriors put up nine runs in the first inning alone.

The Warriors captures its second State Championship in program history.

We just needed to adjust to the weather to where we’re playing and who we’re playing against,” Warriors pitcher Shiloh Santos said. “The rain wasn’t much of an issue for us because, you know, out in Hilo it’s raining, it’s raining a lot.”

Pitcher Shiloh Santos tossed a full five innings allowing four hits, one run and one strike out on 78 pitches.

We wanted it, we wanted it for Hilo, we want it for our school, we want it for our families, we want it for each other and that’s really important to us.”

Kamehameha Hawaii ends the season with a 16-1 record.

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10th annual Hawaii Comedy Festival celebrates AAPI stories

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May 18, 2024

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10th annual Hawaii Comedy Festival celebrates AAPI stories

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The 10th annual Hawaii Comedy Festival is celebrating AANHPI month with improv, sketch, musical, and stand-up comedy by an all-star cast of talent from across Hawaii and the continent.

Kimee Balmilero, founder of the Hawaii Comedy Festival, Will Choi, founder of comedy troupe Asian AF, and Anette Aga, founder of comedy troupe Polynesian AF, joined HNN’s Sunrise to talk about their special variety show and workshops happening today.

The Hawaii Comedy Festival Variety Show starts at 7 p.m. tonight at the Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theatre, 900 S. Beretania St. Tickets are $35.

Parking is available behind the Honolulu Museum of Art School, 1111 Victoria Street, for $5 for the first 5 hours. $2 for every additional 30 minutes. Cash only.

The Hawaii Comedy Festival is also hosting workshops today. Tickets are $35 each:

Characters Workshop: Albert Franz Dance Studio, 419 South St., Suite 140, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Write a Comedic Song: Improv Hawaii’s Tiny Stage, 419 South Street. Suite 163, 12-2 p.m.
Intro to Musical Improv Workshop: Albert Franz Dance Studio, 419 South St., Suite 140, 2-4 p.m.
Improv Openings Workshop: The Honolulu Museum of Art’s Doris Duke Theatre, 900 S. Beretania St., 2:30-4:30 p.m.

For tickets and information, visit hicomedyfest.com and follow @hicomedyfest on Instagram.

The cast includes:

Alfred Aquino II (Filipino AF, Netflix is a Joke, Dropout, UCB LA)
Allyn Pintal (Filipino AF, UCB LA, Wong Fu Productions, Earlwolf Presents: Dragons AF)
Anette Aga (Polynesian AF – producer, Improv Hawai’i, Kumu Kahua Theatre)
Daryl Jim Diaz (Filipino AF, Gaysian AF, UCB LA, Quick and Funny Musicals)
Elexis Draine (Polynesian AF, Kumu Kahua Theatre)
Gilbert Galon (Filipino AF, Tiger Belly, UCB LA)
Jiavani (Filipino AF, Gaysian AF, Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Cartoon Network, Reno 911: Defunded)
Jose Ver (Filipino AF, Improv Hawai’i, Magnum P.I., Waikikii PD)
Joy Regullano (Filipino AF, Barry, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Modern Family, Supportive White Parents)
Kaliko Fase (Polynesian AF, Improv Hawai’i, Magnum P.I., Hawai’i Five-0)
Kay Kaanapu (Filipino AF, San Francisco Sketchfest)
Kimee Balmilero (Filipino AF, Hawai’i Comedy Fest – founder, Hawai’i Five-0, Doogie Kamealoha)
La Fa’amausili-Siliato (Polynesian AF, Diamond Head Theatre)
Marni Ramirez (Polynesian AF, Improv Hawai’i, Waikiki PD)
Matt Soriano (Improv Hawai’i, Yes, And Dragons)
Arinex Poasa (Polynesian AF, Improv Hawai’i, Next Goal Wins)
Ryan Okinaka (Polynesian AF, Improv Hawai’i, Hawai’i Five-0, Doogie Kamealoha MD)
Sarah Claspell (Asian AF, UCB LA, Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
Shilpa Das (South Asian AF, UCB LA, Quick and Funny Musicals, Laugh Factory)
Vince Yap (Filipino AF, The Rookie, General Hospital, American Horror Stories)
Will Choi (Asian AF – co-founder, BoJack Horseman, Bob’s Burgers, Central Park )
Sean Joseph Choo (Polynesian AF, Improv Hawai’i, Magnum PI, Kumu Kahua Theatre)
Alex Song-Xia (The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Rick and Morty, High Maintenance, Dimension 20)