National Parks June 16 American tourist falls 30 feet off cliffside trail in vacation hot spot Tourist rescued after plunging off cliff at Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano, one of world's most active volcanoes currently erupting with lava fountains exceeding 1,000 feet.
Los Angeles June 11 Hegseth spars with Senate Democrats over Marine deployment to LA anti-ICE riots: 'Not about lethality' Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stood by the Trump administration's National Guard federalization and U.S. Marines deployment to the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots.
Health May 30 Study reveals 10 happiest states for seniors: Did yours make the list? Caring.com's index ranks Utah, Idaho and Connecticut as top states for senior happiness, emphasizing supportive environments and health benefits for aging populations.
Travel May 29 Hawaii enacts 'green fee' on tourists to raise $100 million annually for climate, ecology protection Hawaii's new "Green Fee" bill raises tourist taxes to fund climate change initiatives, wildlife conservation and infrastructure improvements, starting January 1.
Health May 27 American honeymoon hotspot hit by highly contagious illness, health officials warn Pertussis (whooping cough) is on the rise in Hawaii as the state's vaccination rates dip below national averages. Experts stress the importance of vaccinating against the. infectious disease.
Hawaii May 26 Scientists 'strike gold' in shocking discovery from Hawaiian volcanic rocks Researchers at Göttingen University find gold and ruthenium in Hawaiian volcanic rocks, suggesting core materials are reaching the Earth's surface.
Hawaii May 26 Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupts with 1,000-foot 'lava fountaining' Kīlauea Volcano's recent eruption features lava fountaining up to 1,000 feet, with USGS monitoring the activity in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Travel May 21 United Airlines flight returns to Hawaii after concerning message found on bathroom mirror; FBI investigating United Airlines Flight 1169 to Los Angeles returned to Hawaii after a "potential security concern" aboard the plane. The FBI and police are investigating.
Travel May 20 Hawaiian Airlines flight diverted on San Diego tarmac over possible bomb threat; person arrested One person was arrested for a possible bomb threat aboard a Hawaiian Airlines jet preparing to take off from the San Diego International Airport.
US May 14 Hawaii judge denies bail to doctor accused of trying to kill wife while hiking on popular trail An Hawaiin judge denied bail to an anesthesiologist who allegedly tried to kill his wife while the two were hiking on Oahu's Pali Lookout trail in March.
Hawaii May 11 Tesla road-rage driver allegedly assaults teen, mom in Hawaii months after prison release Nathaniel Radimak served less than a year of a five-year prison sentence. Now, he's been arrested for allegedly committing a similar crime in Hawaii.
Travel May 5 State tourist tax by popular vacation destination would pour funds into 'climate change' mitigation New legislation in Hawaii would raise tourist tax rates to 11% by next year, generating revenue for climate resilience efforts and economic development.
Politics April 24 Whip watch: Dick Durbin gives tearful goodbye as Dem power play begins for No. 2 Senate spot Senators Brian Schatz, Patty Murray and Sheldon Whitehouse could be considered potential successors for Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin.
Hawaii April 8 Anesthesiologist accused of wife's cliffside murder attempt enters plea: 'Two sides to every story' Gerhardt Konig pleaded not guilty in a Hawaii courtroom on Monday after he allegedly tried to kill his wife as his attorney claims "there are two sides to every story."
US April 3 Tropical vacation accident kills chef who worked at Michelin-starred restaurant A Michelin-starred restaurant chef died in a freak accident when she was struck by a boulder on a vacation hike in Hawaii with her boyfriend.
Crime April 1 Hawaiian doctor’s wife describes moment she realized husband was allegedly trying to kill her Gerhardt Konig, 46, is charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly trying to push his wife off a Hawaiian hiking trail before attacking her with syringes and a rock.
Entertainment March 31 Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's plane forced to return to Hawaii due to 'mechanical issue' Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was on his way to Houston for the opening of the United Football League's second season when his pilot informed him he must return to Hawaii for everyone's safety.
Crime March 29 Hawaii doctor charged with attempted murder after trying to kill wife on popular hiking trail, police say Gerhardt Konig, an anesthesiologist, is charged with attempted second-degree murder after he allegedly beat his wife with a rock on a Hawaii hiking trail.
Missing Persons March 27 Bagpiper dies doing popular vacation attraction days before missing son’s remains found in backyard treehouse A Georgia bagpiper died in a scuba diving accident in Hawaii, less than a week before his missing son's skeletal remains were found in a backyard treehouse of his previous home.
Coast Guard March 2 Coast Guard airlifts cruise ship passenger who had strokes 300 miles off Hawaii coast Video captured shows the rescue of a 72-year-old man who had suffered "multiple strokes 300 miles offshore Kailua-Kona, Hawaii," the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Hawaii February 23 Hawaii man freed after 30 years in prison for murder he denied committing, celebrates with steak dinner A Hawaii man was freed after spending 30 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit, and one of the first things he did after his release was visit his mother's grave.
Maui February 21 Maui resort explosion at grill area injures 7 An explosion rocked a grill area at The Whaler resort in Maui, Hawaii, leaving multiple people injured and debris scattered across Kaanapali Beach.
Senate Democrats January 23 Hawaii's Hirono only senator to vote no on Collins, continuing partisan streak at hearings Democratic Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono's partisan streak at confirmation hearings continued Thursday as the lone 'no' vote in a committee hearing to recommend VA nominee Doug Collins for confirmation.
Senate Hearings January 14 Dem senator's 'lies and stupidity' at Hegseth hearing roasted on social media: 'Clown show' Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono was criticized on social media for her questioning of President-elect Trump's secretary of Defense nominee, Pete Hegseth.
Hawaii January 2 Honolulu fireworks accident kills 3, injures over 20: 'worst possible, war-zone injuries' An accident involving fireworks killed three people and injured more than 20 others, some critically, in Honolulu, Hawaii, on New Year's Eve.
Hawaii December 25 Hawaii crime boss dies of overdose in federal custody: medical examiner Michael Miske died of "toxicity of fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl," the medical examiner’s office said in a statement obtained by AP. The death appears to have been accidental.
Hawaii December 18 2 pilots die in fiery small plane crash into vacant building near Honolulu airport Shortly after taking off from Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, two pilots were killed when their small plane on a training flight crashed into a vacant building.
Missing Persons December 17 Hannah Kobayashi returns to US after Mexico disappearance, had no idea about global media coverage: report Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi, who was reported missing in November, has returned to the United States after she was seen crossing the U.S. border into Mexico weeks ago.
Missing Persons December 11 Hannah Kobayashi found after Mexico border crossing in month-long disappearance, family says Hannah Kobayashi, 30, was reported missing on Nov. 11 and crossed into Mexico on Nov. 12; her family announced that she was "found safe" on Dec. 11.
True Crime December 10 UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione complained about back surgery before slaying Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione suffered from 'debilitating' lower back pain that upended his sex life, according to reports.