Maui wildfires: People in Hawaii jump into ocean to escape; historic Lahaina town burning
Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures in areas including historic Lahaina town, forcing evacuations and closing schools in several communities Wednesday, and rescuers pulled a dozen people escaping smoke and flames from the ocean.
Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures in areas including historic Lahaina town, forcing evacuations and closing schools in several communities Wednesday, and rescuers pulled a dozen people escaping smoke and flames from the ocean.
77-year-old woman dies in Hawaii marking third Californian death in June
A 77-year-old woman from California died after being pulled from the water at Po‘ipū Beach Park Monday. She is the third visitor from California to die in Hawaii this month.
A 77-year-old woman from California died after being pulled from the water at Po‘ipū Beach Park Monday. She is the third visitor from California to die in Hawaii this month.
San Jose newlywed dies after snorkeling accident in Hawaii
A San Jose man who was recently married died last week after a snorkeling accident in Hawaii. Steven Phan was honeymooning with his wife when tragedy struck.
A San Jose man who was recently married died last week after a snorkeling accident in Hawaii. Steven Phan was honeymooning with his wife when tragedy struck.
Cracked windshield forces Southwest flight to divert back to Hawaii
The airline told FOX Television Stations that the flight left Sunday from Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport destined for San Diego International Airport.
The airline told FOX Television Stations that the flight left Sunday from Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport destined for San Diego International Airport.
Hawaii lawmakers fails to pass bill that would have charged annual fee to tourists
Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have made tourists help pay for the protection of Hawaii’s forests and wildlife even though the idea has widespread public and political support.
Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have made tourists help pay for the protection of Hawaii’s forests and wildlife even though the idea has widespread public and political support.
Lost iPhone survives 33 days under water off Hawaiian coast
A Minnesota man gave up on retrieving his iPhone after dropping it while on vacation, but the phone had a lot more endurance than he thought.
A Minnesota man gave up on retrieving his iPhone after dropping it while on vacation, but the phone had a lot more endurance than he thought.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Hayward couple sues tour boat company that left them stranded in the ocean
A Hayward couple says they were left stranded in the ocean while snorkeling on their honeymoon. It happened in Maui about 18 months ago, and now they’ve filed a $5 million lawsuit against the tour boat company.
A Hayward couple says they were left stranded in the ocean while snorkeling on their honeymoon. It happened in Maui about 18 months ago, and now they’ve filed a $5 million lawsuit against the tour boat company.
A hate crime lays bare Hawaii’s complicated race relations
Two Native Hawaiian men wouldn’t have brutally beaten a man if he weren’t white, a U.S. judge said Thursday in sentencing them to yearslong prison terms for a hate crime in a case that reflects Hawaii’s nuanced and complicated relationship with race.
Two Native Hawaiian men wouldn’t have brutally beaten a man if he weren’t white, a U.S. judge said Thursday in sentencing them to yearslong prison terms for a hate crime in a case that reflects Hawaii’s nuanced and complicated relationship with race.
Watch: Green light beam spotted over Hawaii likely came from Chinese satellite, astronomers say
A telescope captured the unusual light beam flashing from left to right across the sky in Hawaii in late January.
A telescope captured the unusual light beam flashing from left to right across the sky in Hawaii in late January.
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.”
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.
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.
The firefighter was listed in critical condition.
Berkeley teen becomes youngest person ever to swim Hawaii Kaiwi channel
A Bay Area teen has created history by being the youngest person to ever swim the Kaiwi Channel in Hawaii.
A Bay Area teen has created history by being the youngest person to ever swim the Kaiwi Channel in Hawaii.
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.
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.
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.
"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 a plane before severe turbulence
Twenty-five of the 291 passengers and crew members on board a Hawaiian Airlines flight were injured.
Twenty-five of the 291 passengers and crew members on board a Hawaiian Airlines flight were injured.