Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
Hawaii triple-murder suspect captured following massive manhunt
A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island.
A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island.
Accused monk seal rock thrower pleads not guilty in Hawaii court
The man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty to charges of harassing and attempting to harass an endangered animal in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
The man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty to charges of harassing and attempting to harass an endangered animal in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
WA man accused of hurling rock at Hawaiian seal pleads not guilty
The Covington, Washington man accused of throwing a rock at the head of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a federal courtroom in Honolulu on Wednesday.
The Covington, Washington man accused of throwing a rock at the head of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a federal courtroom in Honolulu on Wednesday.
WA man accused of throwing rock at monk seal pleads not guilty in Hawaii court
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
6.0 earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Big Island
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.
Planned Parenthood launches 'just in case' abortion pills in WA, HI
Planned Parenthood affiliates in Washington and Hawaii have launched a new service allowing patients to obtain medication abortion pills before they are pregnant.
Planned Parenthood affiliates in Washington and Hawaii have launched a new service allowing patients to obtain medication abortion pills before they are pregnant.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
WA man released after Seattle court hearing for monk seal attack
Igor Lytvynchuk was released after his federal court appearance in Seattle, but is due for another in Honolulu on May 27.
Igor Lytvynchuk was released after his federal court appearance in Seattle, but is due for another in Honolulu on May 27.
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.