8.1-magnitude earthquake off New Zealand triggers tsunami warning, forces thousands to evacuate
A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck Thursday in the ocean off New Zealand, prompting thousands of people to evacuate and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific.
Minnesota couple separated after Hawaii refuses to accept negative Mayo Clinic COVID-19 test
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Surfer dies after shark attack in Maui, official says
A man who was bitten by a shark in the water off Maui has died from injuries he suffered in the attack, a hospital official said.
Work in paradise: Hawaii offering incentives to remote workers who move to state
Hawaii’s new Movers and Shakas program hopes to attract talented individuals to the islands to work remotely, forging an economy resilient to economic downturns like the one triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kauai Police: Lori Vallow arrested, accused of felony child abandonment
Officials in Hawaii say late Thursday afternoon that Lori Vallow, the mother of two missing children with ties to Arizona, has been arrested.
Homeless man sues Honolulu, police after being forced to lick urinal, lawsuit claims
Police forced a homeless man in Hawaii to lick a public urinal in Jan. 2018 to avoid being arrested, according to a lawsuit.
Coronavirus prompts family to cancel vacation, they say Norwegian won't refund them thousands of dollars
After hearing the news of the coronavirus outbreak, the woman said that she and her family decided to cancel the cruise.
Remains of 6 people found after Hawaii tour helicopter crash
HONOLULU (AP) — The remains of six people have been found after a helicopter on a tour of one of the most rugged and remote coastlines in Hawaii crashed at the top of a mountain on the island of Kauai, authorities said.
Obama gives sweet baby a kiss at Hawaii golf course
Former President Barack Obama took some time out from golfing to hold a “cutie pie” baby at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course in Kailua recently.
2 dead, 1 injured after US sailor opens fire at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard before killing self, officials say
A shooter identified as a U.S. sailor opened fired at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard late Wednesday, leaving two victims dead and one injured before killing himself, officials at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam said.
Hawaii man proposes to girlfriend while surfing
A Hawaii man was surfing with his girlfriend when — instead of hanging 10 — he knelt down on one knee on his board and proposed.
Hawaii family grows world’s heaviest avocado at 5.6 pounds, makes 'a whole bunch of guacamole'
The avocado received a Guinness World Record for the world's heaviest avocado. The average avocado weighs about 6 ounces.
Dog rescued after being discovered buried alive on Hawaii beach
A dog is recovering after being discovered last week buried alive on a beach in Hawaii, according to an animal rescue.