Oprah Winfrey July 30 Oprah Winfrey hits back at claims her private road on Maui estate was closed during tsunami evacuation Oprah Winfrey pushes back against accusations that her private Maui road was closed during tsunami evacuation, with spokesperson calling claims "false."
Russia July 29 Tsunami waves arrive on Japan's coast after earthquake in Russia, triggering tsunami alerts for US West Coast Tsunami waves arrived on the eastern coast of Japan following a powerful 8.8. magnitude earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia that also sparked fears of a tsunami in the U.S.
Oceans July 25 Ancient 'stick figures' on beach once again visible at tourist destination Seasonal ocean swells in Oahu have revealed over two dozen ancient petroglyphs, known as kiʻi pōhaku, that were carved by Native Hawaiians centuries ago into lava rock.
Hawaii July 11 Native Hawaiian man could face longer prison sentence after conviction for hate crime against white man A Native Hawaiian man who was convicted of a hate crime against a white man must be re-sentenced, a U.S. appeals court ruled, potentially leading to more years in prison.
California July 7 Marines team up with ICE in bold move to boost ‘threat awareness’ at critical military bases A new security collaboration between Marines and ICE aims to deter unauthorized access by foreign nationals at three bases following multiple breach attempts and drone incidents.
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.