Shane Palacat-Nelsen’s voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells the story of the snow goddess Poliahu who Native Hawaiians believe inhabits the summit of Mauna Kea, the highest point in Hawaii.

SEATTLE - 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 ...

The first snow of the season covered Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Summit on ... sharing pictures of a snow-covered Summit road, near Big Island’s Mauna Kea Summit. FDA bans Red No. 3 food dye in food ...

HILO, Hawaii — Many people on the Big Island of Hawaii are bracing for ... also affect major astronomy research at the summit of Mauna Kea, a 13,803-foot peak next to Mauna Loa that is home ...

The peak of Mauna Kea, a shield volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, is one of the world's most remote places. The mountain's flat shape, gentle winds, and low humidity make it perfect for ...