Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf in Hawaii waters
A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii saved two struggling children in high surf waters before tragically encountering trouble himself.
Russian spy ship near Hawaii triggers Coast Guard response
The U.S. Coast Guard announced it detected a Russian military spy vessel operating near U.S. territorial waters Oct. 29, and personnel are continuing to monitor the ship.
These states are most affected by government shutdown, analysis shows
A study shows the ongoing government shutdown is hitting the District of Columbia, Hawaii, and New Mexico, particularly hard due to the large number of federal workers and federal government contracts.
Hawaii turns watchful eye to Hurricane Kiko as storm returns to Category 4 strength
While the islands are in the five-day forecast cone, meteorologists said that Kiko will be a completely different storm by the time it approaches Hawaii early next week.
Watch: Ferry nearly overturns along Hawaii beach
The grounding was captured on video by several witnesses who screamed as the boat careened down a swell on its side.
Tsunami activity reported in California after 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Russia
Several tsunami alerts were issued for California, Hawaii, and Alaska.
Man falls 30 feet off cliff trying to get a better look at Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii
"A tree had broken the man’s fall and prevented him from plunging another hundred feet or so to the caldera floor, which could have resulted in his death," Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials said.
Hawaii raises hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate response: What travelers should know
Hawaii just passed a new law increasing hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate and wildfire prevention. Here’s what it means for visitors.
NOAA mission finds unexpected discovery at site of sunken USS Yorktown
During a 28-day deep-sea expedition, a camera aboard a remotely operated vehicle spotted a vintage automobile resting inside the wreckage USS Yorktown.
Hawaiian doctor’s wife realized husband was trying to kill her, new details show
New details reveal a Hawaiian doctor allegedly pushed his wife toward a cliff and beat her with a rock during a birthday hike last week.
New court docs: Doctor's wife says, 'He is trying to kill me' on Hawaii trail
Newly released court documents reveal a woman's terrifying first-hand account of how her husband allegedly tried to kill her on a Hawaii hiking trail earlier this week.
WWII relics found at bottom of the ocean amid USS Nevada battleship wreckage
NOAA researchers recently made an unlikely discovery while exploring the wreckage of the USS Nevada.
Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hiking trail
A doctor is accused of attempting to kill his wife on a hiking trail in Oahu by pushing her off the trail and striking her in the head with a rock.
Hawaiian fireworks blast: 5th victim dies in Arizona hospital
Another person has died as a result of a fireworks blast in Hawaii that left over 20 people dead or wounded, according to authorities.
Fireworks explosion in Honolulu area kills 3, injures at least 20
Authorities say three people died and 20 others were critically injured in a New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood.
Body found in wheel well of United Flight from Chicago to Maui
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Tuesday, according to the airline.
Kilauea volcano eruption paused after spewing lava in Hawaii, USGS says
The eruption occurred about 2:20 a.m. local time Monday within Halemaʻumaʻu crater inside Kilauea's summit caldera, a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
50-foot waves forecast to slam Hawaii as 'The Eddie' surfing competition braces for 'biggest swells ever'
"The Eddie" competition requires consistent 40-foot or higher surf. If Sunday's event goes on as planned, it'll be only the 11th time it has happened since 1984.
Hannah Kobayashi: Hawaii woman who temporarily went missing found safe, family says
Hannah Kobayashi, the woman from Hawaii who temporarily went missing, has reconnected with her family and assured them that she's safe.
Hannah Kobayashi: Everything known about missing Hawaii woman seen crossing into Mexico
Hannah Kobayashi’s missing persons case in Los Angeles took a turn this week when police said they found surveillance footage of her crossing into Mexico. Here’s what’s known.

















