‘Just came out of nowhere’: Mom who gave birth on flight to Hawaii says she didn’t know she was pregnant

A doctor and three nurses were flying from Utah to Hawaii when an announcement came over the loudspeaker: A woman was prematurely giving birth in the middle of the flight. The heroic health care workers rushed to the aid of the woman, who didn't know she was pregnant, and delivered a baby boy.

8.1-magnitude earthquake off New Zealand triggers tsunami warning, forces thousands to evacuate

A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck Thursday in the ocean off New Zealand, prompting thousands of people to evacuate and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific.

Father admits to abusing toddler before her death, court filings show

DISTURBING DETAILS: The father said he does not know where the toddler's body is after admitting to putting her lifeless body into a duffle bag and handing it off to another man to dispose of.

Southwest Airlines CEO says Hawaii demand is 'darn strong'

Travel demand may be rising for some "beach and nature-inspired" destinations even as airlines continue to pile up coronavirus-related losses.

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano continues to vent lava

The western half of the lava lake in a crater on Kilauea Volcano was about 650 feet deep Friday morning.

Work in paradise: Hawaii offering incentives to remote workers who move to state

Hawaii’s new Movers and Shakas program hopes to attract talented individuals to the islands to work remotely, forging an economy resilient to economic downturns like the one triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

About 60,000 travelers arrive in Hawaii in first week of program requiring tests before flights

Hawaii has a new program requiring visitors to get tested before they arrive. If you do and you test negative, you get to skip quarantine. If you don't, you have to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.

3 states added to Chicago's quarantine travel order

Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady announced Tuesday three states have been added to the city's travel order.

Elderly veterans will gather on battleship to mark anniversary of Japan surrender despite virus

Veterans ranging in age from 90 to 101 will soon gather at Pearl Harbor for a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender, in spite of the risk of coronavirus. "For somebody who may not live to see the next anniversary... you think about risk and benefit in different ways."

Hurricane Douglas slams Maui with heavy rain and wind gusts

Hurricane Douglas brought heavy rain and strong winds to Maui on Sunday. Forecasters predict it will pass close to Oahu and might even make a direct hit on the island, home to Honolulu. "We remain uncomfortably close to a dangerous hurricane," said the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

Hawaii basically deserted as tourists stop coming

Like many cities across the world, Honolulu came to an eerie standstill this weekend as officials implemented measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic throughout the islands.