January 16 National park warns against dangerous crowding and traffic amid new volcano eruption Hawaii's Kilauea volcano produces significant volcanic gas during the latest eruption. Officials are monitoring air quality as crowds flock to witness the activity.
January 2 Hawaii's 'climate' cash grab hits wall as court blocks hefty new tourist tax Hawaii's new 11% cruise tax has been temporarily blocked by a federal court after an industry lawsuit challenged the "Green Fee" for climate mitigation efforts.
December 21 Fisherman survives near-fatal shark attack with own lifesaving care, instincts that kept him alive Hawaii fisherman survives brutal shark attack after trying to help tangled predator, performs lifesaving first aid on himself in dramatic ocean rescue.
December 7 Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony marks 84 years since attack Pearl Harbor's 84th anniversary ceremony marks historic milestone as no survivors attend for first time, with only 12 of original troops still alive today.
November 25 Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf in Hawaii waters Florida sailor dies heroically saving two children from drowning in Hawaii's dangerous surf, making ultimate sacrifice to ensure kids reached safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.