So long, California: Major county votes to study secession
The November elections saw Californians continue to embrace progressive leadership, but voters in one of the state’s most populous counties are so frustrated with this political direction that they voted to consider seceding and forming their own state.
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.
Heartbreaking photos show whale migrated 3,000 miles despite broken spine
She miraculously carried on with her yearly migration from Canada to Hawaii with a paralyzed tail and, sadly, will not be strong enough to make it back.
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.
Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway
Lava from the world’s largest volcano is no longer an imminent threat to the main highway across the Big Island of Hawaii, scientists said Thursday, a development that was a welcome reprieve for motorists who depend on the road.
Lava from Mauna Loa volcano could threaten Hawaii road
Last week, officials said the earliest the lava could hit the road was one week.
Pearl Harbor remembrance draws handful of survivors to Hawaii
The youngest active-duty military personnel on Dec. 7, 1941, would have been about 17, making them 98 today. Many of those still alive are at least 100.
Lava flow threatens to cutoff main thoroughfare on Hawaii’s Big Island
Mauna Loa is the world’s largest active shield volcano and has been erupting for around a week.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa: What hazards are posed by world's largest active volcano?
For now, lava is not threatening any homes or communities — but it could eventually reach neighborhoods on the eastern side of the Big Island, experts say.
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, world’s largest active volcano, erupts for first time since 1984
Residents who are at risk of lava flows from Mauna Loa have been asked by emergency officials to begin reviewing emergency plans.
Here's how you can watch Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano eruption live
According to USGS, if you carefully view the Mauna Loa volcano images around the early morning or late evening, you may see a few thermal areas emitting steam.
Man faces charges after video shows dog harassing endangered seal on Hawaii beach
Officials say they are not releasing the man's identity due to past experiences with people receiving “multiple death threats” after being cited for seal harassment.
‘Get What You Get’: Let this machine decide your next tattoo
It's a "spin to win" of sorts for the undecided.
Mauna Loa, world's largest active volcano, may erupt, Hawaii officials issue warning
Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island to prepare for the possibility that the world’s largest active volcano may erupt given a recent spike in earthquakes at the summit of Mauna Loa.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa, largest active volcano on planet, in 'state of heightened unrest'
Scientists at the observatory were monitoring Mauna Loa closely for changes.
Twin brothers to walk 20 miles in every state for foster children: ‘There are so many kids that need us ’
Tavon and Davon Woods said they are products of the foster childcare system and want to raise awareness about its challenges.
Good Samaritans help rescue Hawaiian girl shackled on school bus, forced to smoke meth
Hawaii authorities said the man shackled the girl inside a school bus on his property.
Pro surfer Kalani David dies at 24 after having seizure while surfing in Costa Rica
Surfer and skateboarder Kalani David suffered from Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a congenital heart disease that caused paralysis and seizures, according to reports.