Hawaii

US 2 days ago

Tropical vacation accident kills chef who worked at Michelin-starred restaurant

A Michelin-starred restaurant chef died in a freak accident when she was struck by a boulder on a vacation hike in Hawaii with her boyfriend.

Crime 4 days ago

Hawaiian doctor’s wife describes moment she realized husband was allegedly trying to kill her

Gerhardt Konig, 46, is charged with attempted second-degree murder after allegedly trying to push his wife off a Hawaiian hiking trail before attacking her with syringes and a rock.

Entertainment 5 days ago

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's plane forced to return to Hawaii due to 'mechanical issue'

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was on his way to Houston for the opening of the United Football League's second season when his pilot informed him he must return to Hawaii for everyone's safety.

Crime March 29

Hawaii doctor charged with attempted murder after trying to kill wife on popular hiking trail, police say

Gerhardt Konig, an anesthesiologist, is charged with attempted second-degree murder after he allegedly beat his wife with a rock on a Hawaii hiking trail.

Missing Persons March 27

Bagpiper dies doing popular vacation attraction days before missing son’s remains found in backyard treehouse

A Georgia bagpiper died in a scuba diving accident in Hawaii, less than a week before his missing son's skeletal remains were found in a backyard treehouse of his previous home.

Coast Guard March 2

Coast Guard airlifts cruise ship passenger who had strokes 300 miles off Hawaii coast

Video captured shows the rescue of a 72-year-old man who had suffered "multiple strokes 300 miles offshore Kailua-Kona, Hawaii," the U.S. Coast Guard said.

Hawaii February 23

Hawaii man freed after 30 years in prison for murder he denied committing, celebrates with steak dinner

A Hawaii man was freed after spending 30 years in prison for a murder he says he did not commit, and one of the first things he did after his release was visit his mother's grave.

Maui February 21

Maui resort explosion at grill area injures 7

An explosion rocked a grill area at The Whaler resort in Maui, Hawaii, leaving multiple people injured and debris scattered across Kaanapali Beach.

Senate Democrats January 23

Hawaii's Hirono only senator to vote no on Collins, continuing partisan streak at hearings

Democratic Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono's partisan streak at confirmation hearings continued Thursday as the lone 'no' vote in a committee hearing to recommend VA nominee Doug Collins for confirmation.

Senate Hearings January 14

Dem senator's 'lies and stupidity' at Hegseth hearing roasted on social media: 'Clown show'

Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono was criticized on social media for her questioning of President-elect Trump's secretary of Defense nominee, Pete Hegseth.

Hawaii January 2

Honolulu fireworks accident kills 3, injures over 20: 'worst possible, war-zone injuries'

An accident involving fireworks killed three people and injured more than 20 others, some critically, in Honolulu, Hawaii, on New Year's Eve.

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.

Hawaii December 18

2 pilots die in fiery small plane crash into vacant building near Honolulu airport

Shortly after taking off from Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, two pilots were killed when their small plane on a training flight crashed into a vacant building.

Missing Persons December 17

Hannah Kobayashi returns to US after Mexico disappearance, had no idea about global media coverage: report

Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi, who was reported missing in November, has returned to the United States after she was seen crossing the U.S. border into Mexico weeks ago.

Missing Persons December 11

Hannah Kobayashi found after Mexico border crossing in month-long disappearance, family says

Hannah Kobayashi, 30, was reported missing on Nov. 11 and crossed into Mexico on Nov. 12; her family announced that she was "found safe" on Dec. 11.

True Crime December 10

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione complained about back surgery before slaying

Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin Luigi Mangione suffered from 'debilitating' lower back pain that upended his sex life, according to reports.

Missing Persons December 5

Hannah Kobayashi never mentioned Mexico travel plans despite voluntary border crossing: family

The family of missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi say they intend to keep up their search despite the LAPD's assertion that she crossed the border into Mexico of her own accord.

Missing Persons December 2

Hannah Kobayashi listed as 'voluntary missing person' after video shows her crossing into Mexico: police

The Los Angeles Police Department said Hannah Kobayashi was seen on video crossing into Mexico from the U.S. on foot and there is no evidence of foul play in her disappearance.

Missing Persons December 2

Hannah Kobayashi missed Los Angeles flight intentionally, police say; family claims evidence shows otherwise

The family of Hannah Kobayashi, a Hawaii woman who vanished into LA after missing a connecting flight to New York, hit back at claims made by LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell about the case.

Kamala Harris November 24

Harris disappears from spotlight, vacations in Hawaii after election loss

Vice President Kamala Harris has kept a low profile in the weeks since losing the election to President-elect Trump and is expected to remain in Hawaii for a week.

Missing Persons November 22

Family of woman who went missing on cross-country vacation says cryptic texts sent from phone unlike her

Hannah Kobayashi never got on her flight from LA to NYC on Nov. 8 and disappeared in Los Angeles; new surveillance footage shows her with a mysterious man, her family says.

Hawaii November 21

Hawaii store employees discover 2-foot snake in Christmas tree shipping container

Staff at a Hawaii store discovered a two-foot snake inside a shipping container of Christmas trees. The snake was captured and is being safeguarded in Hilo.

Cold and Flu November 19

Bird flu surges in several US states with reports of new outbreaks: 'Getting worse'

Bird flu continues to spread across the U.S., with new infections in Hawaii and continued human outbreaks in California. Experts discuss the threat to humans and how to prevent infection.

Missing Persons November 15

Hawaii woman's cryptic text messages prompt concern after disappearance

A series of troubling text messages has heightened concerns for a Hawaii woman who vanished while on her way to a “bucket list" vacation in New York City.

Sharks November 2

Shark ‘completely severs’ leg of Hawaii surfer off Maui beach, authorities say

A shark bit a 61-year-old surfer in the waters near Waiehu Beach Park in Hawaii on Friday morning and severed his leg, Maui County officials said.

ELECTIONS October 22

Hawaii, Utah, Missouri, Wisconsin kick off in-person early voting

Wisconsin, a key swing state, began early in-person voting alongside Hawaii, Utah and Missouri on Tuesday.

Coast Guard October 18

Coast Guard helps rescue Hawaii 17-year-old who spent 'nearly 12 hours treading water and clinging to kayak'

The Coast Guard says it has helped rescue a 17-year-old Hawaii high school student who spent nearly 12 hours treading water and clinging to his kayak in the Pacific.

Hawaii October 7

Hawaiian fast-food worker fatally stabbed during altercation with customer: reports

Police in Honolulu, Hawaii, arrested a 60-year-old man on Sunday after he allegedly got into an argument and stabbed two Wendy's employees, one of whom later died.

Maui October 3

Cause of Maui wildfire that killed 102 revealed

County of Maui and ATF officials held a press conference after releasing the origin and cause report of the deadly Maui wildfire that happened last year.

Colorado September 29

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