Hawaii

Cruises 2 days ago

Cruise passengers 3 months into expensive 3-year excursion still haven't set sail

Customers who paid upward of $99,000 for a spot on the three-year Villa Vie Residences Odyssey cruise have now waited in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for three months for it to set sail.

Coast Guard 5 days ago

Woman, child, tortoise, cat rescued from sailboat offshore Hawaii

The U.S. Coast Guard and Navy rescued a distressed woman, her daughter and their pet cat and tortoise from a sailboat that had been beset by weather off the coast of Hawaii.

Earthquakes August 22

Tips for surviving an earthquake and preparing in advance

Here are ways to protect your house and family in case of an earthquake, including tips from FEMA and Ready.gov to keep you and your family safe during an earthquake.

LIFESTYLE August 21

On this day in history, August 21, 1959, Hawaii becomes the 50th state: 'A stronger nation'

Hawaii officially became a U.S. state on this day in history, August 21, 1959, after more than half a century as a territory. The day is known as "Statehood Day."

Hawaii August 13

Hawaiian man arrested after his fingerprints were found on tape holding together homemade bomb: authorities

A Hawaiian man was arrested for an improvised explosive device found near an elementary school in Maui after his fingerprints were allegedly found on tape holding it together.

Hawaii August 12

FBI, police investigating placement of multiple explosive devices in Hawaii after SUV destroyed

The FBI and Maui Police Department are working to determine who planted improvised explosive devices around the island while asking the public to report suspicious activity.

SENATE August 11

Veteran Bob McDermott wins 6-way GOP primary to face Mazie Hirono for Senate in deep-blue Hawaii

Six Republican hopefuls faced off in the primary to challenge Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono in November.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 11

Rep. Ed Case wins Dem primary, setting up for 6th full term in deep blue Hawaii

Representative Ed Case won his primary in Hawaii's 1st Congressional District on Saturday and is the favorite to win the seat in November.

SENATE August 11

Mazie Hirono wins Hawaii Senate primary, setting Dems up for much-needed November win

Sen. Mazie Hirono easily won her second Senate re-election campaign in Hawaii and is the favorite to win a third term in November.

Hawaii July 30

Hawaii man killed self after police took DNA sample in Virginia woman’s 1991 killing

Albert Lauro Jr., a newly-identified suspect in the sexual assault and killing of a woman who was visiting Hawaii over 30 years ago, has died by suicide after police took a DNA sample from him.