Hawaii officials block off popular Waikiki beach to protect newly born endangered seal pup
Officials have closed off a popular beach in Hawaii after an endangered seal recently gave birth to her newborn pup.
One of last 2 USS Arizona survivors, Ken Potts, dies at 102
Ken Potts had just turned 102 a week ago, and had carried memories of the attack throughout the course of his long life.
Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
Authorities say 33 swimmers were harassing dolphins off Hawaii’s Big Island
Drone footage shows the snorkelers following the pod of wild dolphins as they swim away. The group was referred to U.S. law enforcement.
Man survives shark attack off Hawaii’s Big Island, officials say
A Utah man was bitten by a shark while swimming about 200 yards offshore of Hawaii’s Anaehoomalu Bay, authorities said.
Hawaiian man nicknamed 'Dolphin Dave' accused of harassing humpback whale
The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources said 65-year-old David Jiménez of Maui was cited after he allegedly harassed wildlife in the state park.
A circular rainbow? See the stunning spectacle caught on camera in Hawaii
According to EarthSky, a circular rainbow is a very rare sight, requiring sky conditions to be “just right.”
Hawaii whale dies with stomach full of fishing nets, plastic bags
Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.
Hawaii firefighter swept away in storm drain as heavy rains drench Maui
The firefighter was listed in critical condition.
Hawaii governor proposes plan to invest $1 billion in affordable housing
Green says his plan would help stem the exodus of people leaving the islands for less expensive places.
Wipeout: Huge waves crash into crowd at Hawaii surf competition
Dubbed the “Super Bowl of Surfing," the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational returned for the first time in seven years with huge waves and gigantic swell.
Coast Guard monitoring Russian spy ship on patrol off Hawaii
A Russian spy ship has been patrolling off the coast of Hawaii but so far has remained in international waters.
Hawaii fisherman missing, went overboard after hooking tuna and telling friend: 'The fish is huge'
"The friend heard Knittle say, ‘the fish is huge,’ then saw Knittle go overboard into the water," the Hawaii Police Department said.
NTSB: Cloud shot up in front of plane before turbulence
A preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report says a cloud shot up vertically like a plume of smoke in a matter of seconds before a Hawaiian Airlines flight last month hit severe turbulence, injuring 25 people on board, including six seriously.
Arizona family describes scary 'free-falling' flight from Phoenix to Hawaii
Nearly a dozen people were seriously injured when a flight to Hawaii from Phoenix was rocked by severe turbulence about 30 minutes outside Honolulu.
Medical transport plane crashes off Hawaii coast, Coast Guard search underway
Coast Guard is searching for 3 passengers after a fixed-wing medical transport airplane went down in waters off of Maui.
Second shark attack reported in Hawaii days after woman disappeared while snorkeling
The shark released the man after he used a diving knife to defend himself, authorities said.
Mauna Loa eruption may end soon, scientists say
The Hawaiian mountain's first eruption in nearly 40 years may end soon, scientists say.
Hawaii authorities call off search for missing woman in Maui waters
The search in Maui has been called off for a 60-year-old missing woman from Washington after she was snorkeling with her husband.
Husband reports wife missing after shark encounter while snorkeling in Hawaii
A man called 911 and said he saw a shark while he and his wife were snorkeling about 75 yards from shore in South Maui.