Hawaii

'Worst part' over: Why tsunami warnings in Japan, Hawaii got downgraded as advisory

July 31, 2025 12:55 am

Japan’s Meteorological Agency downgraded its tsunami alert to an advisory in the Pacific coast south of Fukushima, with the alert still in place farther north.

Hawaii to California: How often have tsunamis hit the US and how bad do they get?

July 30, 2025 5:05 pm

Despite being rare, tsunamis represent one of the most powerful and unpredictable natural forces affecting the United States.

Oregon man, who quit job to sail with cat, reaches Hawaii after weeks alone at sea; greeted by cheering crowd

May 25, 2025 9:40 am

Oliver Widger, the 29-year-old man, was also received by the Hawaii Governor who presented him with an official proclamation. 

Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife set to appear in court

April 07, 2025 11:35 am

The couple were visiting Oahu to celebrate her birthday while their two young sons stayed home on Maui with a nanny and family, according to the wife's petition filed in family court.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano puts on fiery show with towering fountain of lava

March 28, 2025 5:18 am

Kilauea's latest eruption began December 23, pausing and resuming over a dozen times since.

2 killed, 20 injured in Honolulu New Year's Eve fireworks explosion

January 01, 2025 10:37 pm

Two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, while the remaining 10 victims were taken to hospital, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services.

Fumes in cockpit prompts Hawaiian Airlines flight to return to Seattle

January 01, 2025 5:14 am

Hawaiian Airlines Flight 21, an Airbus A330, took off at about 1 p.m. Monday from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport carrying 273 passengers and 10 crew members.

Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts sending lava gushing to surface

December 24, 2024 7:48 am

The officials said that the lava and the volcanic activity in Kilauea was confined to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Hawaii's Big Island is under a tropical storm warning as Hone approaches with rain and wind

August 25, 2024 1:00 am

The island could get sustained winds of 20 to 40 mph (32 to 64 kph) and gusts near 60 mph (97 kph.)The dry air north of the storm will spread arid conditions across the archipelago on Saturday, combining with strong winds to raise wildfire risks.

1 dead, 2 missing after helicopter crashes in ocean off Hawaiian island of Kauai

July 12, 2024 5:46 pm

One person's body was recovered around 2:30 pm Thursday as crews continued to search for the remaining two people.

Unprecedented blaze engulfs Hawaiian island; at least 36 dead

August 10, 2023 9:07 pm

At least 36 people lost their lives in the Lahaina fire, forcing some people to jump into the Pacific Ocean to escape the smoke and flames.

Mauna Loa: World's largest active volcano in Hawaii erupts for first time in 38 years

November 29, 2022 3:24 pm