Coast Guard November 13 Russian spy ship detected just miles from Hawaiian coastline prompts US Coast Guard response The Coast Guard detected a Russian intelligence ship near U.S. waters off Hawaii, prompting a military response and ongoing monitoring of foreign vessel activities.
Sharks November 7 Shark attack leaves beachgoers shaken as popular tourist haven goes on alert Hawaii beach closed after shark attack injures surfer at Kauai's Hanalei Bay. Swimming banned as authorities post warning signs following bite incident.
Travel October 23 4 US hotspots just made National Geographic’s top destinations list National Geographic highlights must-visit U.S. destinations for 2026, featuring Theodore Roosevelt National Park, renovated Route 66 attractions, Maui tourism and Pittsburgh culture.
Hawaii September 26 Coast Guard joins search for diver who vanished in Hawaii Coast Guard crews deployed helicopters and boats to search for Bryson Higashi, a 44-year-old who disappeared on Tuesday off Kauai's northern coastline.
Travel September 3 High tourist tax in Hawaii designed to raise funds for climate change challenged by lawsuit The Cruise Lines International Association filed a lawsuit challenging Hawaii's "Green Fee" bill that will raise tourists' hotel taxes by 11% for climate mitigation funding.
Hawaii August 16 Maui officer killed in line of duty, police chief calls her ‘the finest of us’ A Maui police officer was shot and killed Friday while responding to reports of a person firing a rifle in the area of the old sugar mill, according to police and reports.
Health August 15 Mosquito-borne dengue fever cases surge at popular US vacation destination Dengue fever cases have surged in Hawaii with the latest travel-related infection, prompting health department warnings about mosquito-borne virus prevention for returning travelers.
Los Angeles Dodgers August 12 Shohei Ohtani, agent accused of exploiting celebrity status to force partners out of $240 million realty deal Shohei Ohtani and his agent were sued for allegedly using their celebrity influence to push partners out of a $240 million Hawaii real estate project for personal gain.
Hawaii August 11 75-foot boat surfs wave, runs aground in Hawaii A boat ran aground in Hawaii after appearing to surf on top of a wave, two crewmembers escaping uninjured, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Hawaii August 9 Manhunt underway in popular tourist destination after sulfuric acid attack critically burns pedestrian Honolulu authorities are investigating an acid attack in Chinatown after an unknown assailant threw a corrosive liquid at a pedestrian, causing severe burns and critical injuries.
VIDEO August 8 Tulsi Gabbard gets choked up watching Hawaiian community rebuild 2 years after Lahaina fires National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard commends President Donald Trump's latest peace deal and discusses the people of Hawaii's rebuilding efforts two years after the Lahaina fires on 'The Will Cain Show.'