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.

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.

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.

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.