Hawaii December 25 Hawaii crime boss dies of overdose in federal custody: medical examiner Michael Miske died of "toxicity of fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl," the medical examiner’s office said in a statement obtained by AP. The death appears to have been accidental.
LIFESTYLE July 26 Meet the American who spread global gospel of surfing, Duke Kahanamoku, Hawaii’s original Big Kahuna Duke Kahanamoku is the oriiginal "Big Kahuna." He won three Olympic gold medals in swimming, plus became Hawaii's "Ambassador of Aloha" and an international surfing icon.
Hawaii May 30 Hawaii judge halts plans for wave pool that critics say is a waste of water A Hawaii judge has halted plans for an artificial wave pool until developers can revise an environmental assessment to address concerns, officials say.
Hawaii April 29 Trial underway for military families suing US government over tainted water at Hawaii base Richelle Dietz is among 17 people suing the U.S. over jet fuel leaks and health problems allegedly linked to contaminated water on their military base.
Hawaii April 12, 2024 Honolulu tourist shuttle collides into group of pedestrians at cruise pier, 1 dead One person died and multiple people were injured when a shuttle bus collided with pedestrians and concrete barriers at a Honolulu cruise ship terminal.
Hawaii March 11, 2024 Family of 5, including 3 children, found dead after reported murder-suicide in Hawaii Honolulu police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide involving a family, including three children. Officers initially responded to an anonymous call but left.
Supreme Court February 28, 2024 Big Oil companies ask Supreme Court to intervene in high-stakes climate case The fossil fuel industry is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a series of key questions related to ongoing litigation accusing it of causing global warming.
Hawaii February 21, 2024 Hawaii officials request $1B in short-term Maui wildfire recovery funds Officials in Hawaii have requested approximately $1 billion from the Legislature to subsidize short-term recovery expenses for last summer's Maui wildfire.
VIDEO February 6, 2024 Pigeon attacks woman eating McDonald’s burger, tries to steal it from her mouth Tammy Taylor was visiting Honolulu, Hawaii, recently when she stopped for lunch at McDonald’s with her daughter. A pigeon suddenly flew to Taylor’s shoulder and tried to take the burger from her mouth. See the crazy moment caught on camera!
Hawaii January 4, 2024 Hawaii mahunt for felon out on bail ends in fatal police shootout Sidney Tafokitau, the subject of an islandwide manhunt in Hawaii on New Year’s Day, used an unregistered rifle in a shootout with Honolulu police on Monday, officials say.
Hawaii January 2, 2024 Hawaii man accused of attempted murder steals car at gunpoint, dies after firefight with police A Hawaii man wanted for attempted murder was fatally shot Monday by police after stealing a car at gunpoint and opening fire on officers.
Hawaii July 28, 2023 Hawaii architect gets year in prison for bribing local officials Hawaii-based architect William Wong was sentenced to a year in prison Friday for paying out over $100,000 in bribes to Honolulu city employees.
Hawaii October 18, 2022 Honolulu man pleads guilty to taking bribes in exchange for expediting building projects A former Honolulu building plans examiner has entered a guilty plea for taking bribes in exchange for approving and expediting certain projects ahead of others.
Hawaii November 17, 2021 Hawaii Boy Scout, 12, helps rescue couple, injured dog lost in woods: 'Built them a stretcher' A Boy Scout in Hawaii helped rescue a local couple and their 100-pound dog on the Waimano Trail in August.
Hawaii November 14, 2021 Honolulu car wreck: Sedan sideswipes several cars and sends sparks flying at midnight, video shows Residents of Honolulu's idyllic Waikiki neighborhood were woken up by a loud car crash and car alarms shortly after midnight in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Hawaii June 24, 2019 Hawaii skydiving plane accident investigation shifts focus to 'quality' of repairs made following 2016 crash The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the quality of previous repairs on the plane that crashed from Oahu Parachute Centre Friday, killing everynone on board in the deadliest civil aviation accident in the U.S. since 2011.
SCIENCE September 9, 2018 Shark attacks 23-year-old surfer at Hawaii beach A young man sitting on an eight-foot surf board in Oahu on Saturday was attacked by a shark, which bit his elbow and wrist, leaving him to bleed profusely.
Honolulu and Oahu March 22, 2018 TripAdvisor users pick best beaches in the US and the world Try one of these sandy getaways for some ultimate fun in the sun.
Honolulu and Oahu March 22, 2018 Top 10 US beaches for 2014 This is the perfect prescription for an ideal summer destination.
Honolulu and Oahu March 22, 2018 9 awesome adventures in Hawaii Sick of sitting in the sun? These extreme activities will get your heart racing-- in a beautiful setting.
Honolulu and Oahu March 21, 2018 What NOT to do in these popular vacation spots This group of trip-planning experts has knowledge that will help even non-clients—not just what to do, but what to avoid.
Honolulu and Oahu March 21, 2018 World's most beautiful hotel pool waterfalls We love an infinity pool, and a pool with a view—but a pool with the added bonus of a waterfall? Well, we must be in heaven. Check out these amazing properties and bask in the blissful beauty yourself.
Honolulu and Oahu March 21, 2018 Top 10 golf courses in Hawaii With its calm breezes, varied terrain and some of the most celebrated courses in the game, Hawaii is a golfer's paradise. Add in awesome ocean and mountain vistas with lush greenery, dramatic volcanic rock and stunning wildlife in its natural habitat, and you've got a golf experience not found anywhere else in the world. The islands are packed with courses, but we've narrowed them down to the ten best. Some are the sites of international championships. Some belong to lavish resorts and offer deals to players staying on-site. All were designed by the masters to create a memorable and exciting experience, whether you're a novice or a world champion. So grab your clubs and get ready to tee off!
Honolulu and Oahu March 21, 2018 Top 10 Hawaii golf resorts Whether you're a diehard golfer or just getting into the swing of the game, you're sure to appreciate championship fairways that come with their own luxury hotel. Here are the top 10 golf hotels in Hawaii, presented in alphabetical order.
Rare Diseases April 10, 2017 Cases of brain-infecting worm are spiking in Hawaii A parasitic worm that infects people's brains is turning up more frequently on Maui, and Hawaiian officials are getting worried.
Honolulu and Oahu March 17, 2017 Why Trump supporters' #BoycottHawaii movement is backfiring Hawaiians can't wait for tourist-free beaches.
Honolulu and Oahu December 6, 2016 Will Hawaii's snow storm ruin my vacation? What travelers need to know Below 10,000 feet, most tourist attractions are open and vacation activities are not affected.
Honolulu and Oahu November 21, 2016 Top 10 destinations to commemorate Memorial Day Memorial Day is considered by many to be the unofficial kick-off to summer as the weather is just right for a perfect 3-day weekend. However, the true meaning of the holiday is often lost in our eagerness to plan a getaway. The holiday was originally created after the Civil War to honor the fallen Union soldiers and over the last century, the meaning has evolved to commemorate all American soldiers who served our country. Here is a list, compiled by discount travel site Hotwire.com, of the top 10 destinations to honor our military heroes over Memorial Day weekend.
Honolulu and Oahu October 11, 2016 Hawaii state officials warn visitors of October peak in shark attacks Visiting Hawaii this month? Proceed with caution at the beach.
Extreme Travel September 14, 2016 Man knocked-out by 200-foot waterfall jump in Hawaii saved by tourists The daredevil jumper had to be rescued from the water.
