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.

West Coast states issue joint vaccine recommendations ahead of CDC advisers meeting

Washington and three other states announced joint recommendations about who should be vaccinated for seasonal respiratory viruses, including the flu and COVID-19.

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 advisory canceled for Washington coast

A tsunami advisory issued for parts of Washington remains in effect on Wednesday morning.

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 plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change

Hawaii lawmakers plan to raise lodging taxes and use the funds to support climate programs—a first-of-its-kind move for the state.

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.

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.

UW lab technician detained at ICE Processing Center in Tacoma

Lewelyn Dixon's family says she was returning from a trip to the Philippines when she was taken aside and later detained at the ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.

Rare, venomous sea snake found on Hawaii Island beach

As many Washington families take vacation this week for mid-winter break, those traveling to Hawaii for a taste of sun should keep an eye out for this dangerous reptile.

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.