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.
Father admits to abusing toddler before her death, court filings show
DISTURBING DETAILS: The father said he does not know where the toddler's body is after admitting to putting her lifeless body into a duffle bag and handing it off to another man to dispose of.
Army soldier charged with murder after estranged wife is found dead in trash can
Army Spc. Raul Hernandez Perez is charged with killing Selena Roth, 25. They had filed for divorce in October.
Southwest Airlines CEO says Hawaii demand is 'darn strong'
Travel demand may be rising for some "beach and nature-inspired" destinations even as airlines continue to pile up coronavirus-related losses.
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano continues to vent lava
The western half of the lava lake in a crater on Kilauea Volcano was about 650 feet deep Friday morning.
Kilauea volcano, earthquake rock Hawaii's Big Island
The eruption began late Sunday within the within Halema’uma’u crater.
Pearl Harbor survivors remember 1941 attack from afar due to pandemic
On Pearl Harbor Day, elderly survivors stayed home to pay respects from afar due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Couple arrested after boarding plane to Hawaii knowing they were infected with COVID-19, police say
A couple who tested positive for COVID-19 before traveling to Hawaii was arrested and booked for knowingly endangering others after boarding a United Airlines flight.
Hawaii couple arrested after boarding SFO flight while COVID-positive
In first of its kind, the CDC reportedly tipped off authorities in Hawaii that a couple defied orders not to fly.
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.
About 60,000 travelers arrive in Hawaii in first week of program requiring tests before flights
Hawaii has a new program requiring visitors to get tested before they arrive. If you do and you test negative, you get to skip quarantine. If you don't, you have to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.
Hawaii to allow visitors to skip quarantine with negative COVID-19 test starting Oct. 15
Travelers to Hawaii will have to take the COVID-19 test within 72 hours before their flight.
‘Is it going to crash?’: Shocking video captures jet apparently catching fire in midair over Honolulu
A man captured video of a passenger jet apparently catching fire in midair in Honolulu over Labor Day weekend.
3 states added to Chicago's quarantine travel order
Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady announced Tuesday three states have been added to the city's travel order.
Elderly veterans will gather on battleship to mark anniversary of Japan surrender despite virus
Veterans ranging in age from 90 to 101 will soon gather at Pearl Harbor for a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender, in spite of the risk of coronavirus. "For somebody who may not live to see the next anniversary... you think about risk and benefit in different ways."
Hurricane Douglas slams Maui with heavy rain and wind gusts
Hurricane Douglas brought heavy rain and strong winds to Maui on Sunday. Forecasters predict it will pass close to Oahu and might even make a direct hit on the island, home to Honolulu. "We remain uncomfortably close to a dangerous hurricane," said the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
Family scattering grandmother’s ashes met by whales and dolphins in memorable encounter
The family was off the coast of Maui on April 1 when they were met by the majestic creatures.
Hawaii basically deserted as tourists stop coming
Like many cities across the world, Honolulu came to an eerie standstill this weekend as officials implemented measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic throughout the islands.
Hawaii asks visitors to postpone vacations ‘for at least the next 30-days’ to stop COVID-19 spread
Hawaii Gov. David Ige is urging visitors to postpone vacations to the island state amid 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.