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.

2 dead, 1 critically injured after surf incident at Hawaiian beach

Two people tragically lost their lives and one was critically injured after being swept into the ocean at Ke Iki Beach, Hawaii, due to strong currents.

Seattle family members mourn couple who drowned while snorkeling in Maui

Billy’s brother Tony and his wife Tia were with the couple in Maui during their final moments. Tia shared the heartbreaking story of the couple’s last snorkeling trip with FOX 13 Seattle.

2 WA residents drown while snorkeling in Maui

Two snorkelers from Washington state died after being found unresponsive in the water.

4 flight attendants fall ill on Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle

Four flight attendants on an Alaska Airlines flight headed from Hawaii to Seattle mysteriously fell ill shortly after takeoff, causing the plane to be diverted.

Family of woman murdered in Seattle townhome calls for 'Justice for Zoey'

The brother of the young woman found murdered in a flooded Lake City townhouse is speaking out about her life in Hawaii, and a fundraiser to help get justice for Zoey He.

Shark attack off Hawaii's Oahu island leaves woman seriously hurt

Also Friday, reported back-to-back shark attacks led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle.

Kilauea, Hawaii’s second-largest volcano, is erupting again

The USGS observatory issued a warning for the region, saying that the biggest hazard at this time is from volcanic smog traveling downwind.

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson's Maui wildfire relief efforts surpass expectations

Media icons Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock" Johnson, previously under scrutiny for fundraising efforts after Maui wildfires, exceed expectations by donating nearly millions of dollars to victims through the People's Fund of Maui.