Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
These are the most fun cities in America in 2025, data reveals
New data ranked the most fun U.S. cities in 2025 that offering diverse, affordable entertainment across 65 metrics.
Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf in Hawaii waters
A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii saved two struggling children in high surf waters before tragically encountering trouble himself.
Russian spy ship near Hawaii triggers Coast Guard response
The U.S. Coast Guard announced it detected a Russian military spy vessel operating near U.S. territorial waters Oct. 29, and personnel are continuing to monitor the ship.
These are the 'hardest working states' in 2025, data suggests
Which U.S. states work the hardest? New data ranked all 50 states based on hours worked, multiple jobs and more. Here’s what researchers found.
Watch: Ferry nearly overturns along Hawaii beach
The grounding was captured on video by several witnesses who screamed as the boat careened down a swell on its side.
Tsunami activity reported in California after 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Russia
Several tsunami alerts were issued for California, Hawaii, and Alaska.
Man falls 30 feet off cliff trying to get a better look at Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii
"A tree had broken the man’s fall and prevented him from plunging another hundred feet or so to the caldera floor, which could have resulted in his death," Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials said.
Hawaii raises hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate response: What travelers should know
Hawaii just passed a new law increasing hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate and wildfire prevention. Here’s what it means for visitors.
New court docs: Doctor's wife says, 'He is trying to kill me' on Hawaii trail
Newly released court documents reveal a woman's terrifying first-hand account of how her husband allegedly tried to kill her on a Hawaii hiking trail earlier this week.
Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hiking trail
A doctor is accused of attempting to kill his wife on a hiking trail in Oahu by pushing her off the trail and striking her in the head with a rock.
Fireworks explosion in Honolulu area kills 3, injures at least 20
Authorities say three people died and 20 others were critically injured in a New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu-area neighborhood.
Body found in wheel well of United Flight from Chicago to Maui
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines aircraft upon its arrival at Kahului Airport on Tuesday, according to the airline.
Hannah Kobayashi: Everything known about missing Hawaii woman seen crossing into Mexico
Hannah Kobayashi’s missing persons case in Los Angeles took a turn this week when police said they found surveillance footage of her crossing into Mexico. Here’s what’s known.
Hannah Kobayashi: Missing Hawaii woman intentionally missed flight at LAX, police say
Hannah Kobayashi intentionally missed her connecting flight from Los Angeles to New York City, according to the LAPD, but her family disagrees.
4 flight attendants fall ill on Alaska Airlines flight to Seattle
Four flight attendants on an Alaska Airlines flight headed from Hawaii to Seattle mysteriously fell ill shortly after takeoff, causing the plane to be diverted.
Hawaii lifeguard, actor Tamayo Perry killed in shark attack while surfing
Oahu North Shore lifeguard and professional surfer Tamayo Perry was killed in a shark attack Sunday, according to Honolulu Ocean Safety.
Southwest Airlines flight to Hawaiian island plunges, comes within 400 feet of Pacific Ocean: Report
The Boeing aircraft reportedly dropped from approximately 16,000 feet to just 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean.
Shark attack off Hawaii's Oahu island leaves woman seriously hurt
Also Friday, reported back-to-back shark attacks led authorities to temporarily close beaches to swimmers in Walton County, on the Florida Panhandle.