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.

100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor speaks on 83rd anniversary of attack
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100-year-old Robert Fernandez is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was just 17 when the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii hit his crew. More than eight decades later, he speaks about his experiences. The State of Washington joins the rest of the country in lowering flags to half staff in honor of the victims.

Hannah Kobayashi: Everything known about missing Hawaii woman seen crossing into Mexico

Hannah Kobayashi’s missing persons case in Los Angeles took a turn this week when police said they found surveillance footage of her crossing into Mexico. Here’s what’s known.

'Winter is here': Snow covers Hawaii's Mauna Kea

Snow fell on Hawaii's tallest peak this week, briefly turning the mountaintop into a winter wonderland.