Seattle tourist throws rock at endangered monk seal
A Seattle tourist was detained after hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal. A witness recorded the Tuesday morning incident on a Maui beach, prompting NOAA officials to launch a federal investigation. The 37-year-old man, who has not yet been criminally charged, allegedly told bystanders he didn't care because he is rich.
A Seattle tourist was detained after hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal. A witness recorded the Tuesday morning incident on a Maui beach, prompting NOAA officials to launch a federal investigation. The 37-year-old man, who has not yet been criminally charged, allegedly told bystanders he didn't care because he is rich.
Seattle man investigated after video shows him throwing rock at Hawaii monk seal
A Seattle man is under investigation after social media posts showed him throwing an object at a Maui monk seal, wildlife officials said.
A Seattle man is under investigation after social media posts showed him throwing an object at a Maui monk seal, wildlife officials said.
Hawaii faces another flooding threat as NWS warns of heavy rain
The National Weather Service in Honolulu is warning of renewed flooding risks across Hawaii as a new system is expected to bring heavy rain.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu is warning of renewed flooding risks across Hawaii as a new system is expected to bring heavy rain.
3 killed in tourist helicopter crash off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai
A tourist helicopter crashed near a remote beach off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two others, authorities said.
A tourist helicopter crashed near a remote beach off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two others, authorities said.
Cleanup across Hawaii after devastating flooding
Cleanup across Hawaii is underway after the islands saw the most serious flooding in more than 20 years.
Cleanup across Hawaii is underway after the islands saw the most serious flooding in more than 20 years.
Hawaii flooding forces 5,500 evacuations as 120-year-old dam fears grow
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Hawaii flood emergency: Imminent dam failure triggers power shutoffs
Emergency management ordered an immediate evacuation for all residents downstream of the Wahiawa Dam.
Emergency management ordered an immediate evacuation for all residents downstream of the Wahiawa Dam.
Hawaii faces second kona low after record-breaking flood devastation
The Hawaiian Islands are bracing for a second round of severe weather this week as meteorologists track a new kona low developing west of the state.
The Hawaiian Islands are bracing for a second round of severe weather this week as meteorologists track a new kona low developing west of the state.
National park death exposes repeated rule violations as tourists take dangerous risks
A tourist died late last week after entering a closed, hazardous area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
A tourist died late last week after entering a closed, hazardous area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park
A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.
A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A tsunami advisory issued for parts of Washington remains in effect on Wednesday morning.
Alaska Airlines flights to Hawaii delayed, canceled amid tsunami warning
Alaska Airlines has canceled or delayed flights to and from Hawaii amid a Tsunami Warning.
Alaska Airlines has canceled or delayed flights to and from Hawaii amid a Tsunami Warning.
Hawaii Tsunami Warning: Sirens going off, evacuations cause heavy traffic
The entire state of Hawaii is under a Tsunami Warning after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia.
The entire state of Hawaii is under a Tsunami Warning after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia.
Tsunami activity reported in California after 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Russia
Several tsunami alerts were issued for California, Hawaii, and Alaska.
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.
"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.
Hawaii lawmakers plan to raise lodging taxes and use the funds to support climate programs—a first-of-its-kind move for the state.