Hawaii flooding forces 5,500 evacuations as 120-year-old dam fears grow

Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.

Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park

A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.

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.

Hawaiian fireworks blast: 5th victim dies in Arizona hospital

Another person has died as a result of a fireworks blast in Hawaii that left over 20 people dead or wounded, according to authorities.

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.

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.

Police: Newborn in 'good condition' after being dragged by umbilical cord by homeless mother

In Hawaii, police are investigating a distressing incident where a homeless woman reportedly gave birth on a sidewalk and was discovered dragging the baby by its umbilical cord.

71-year-old woman and dog saved from overturned vehicle hanging on cliff

In a daring rescue operation on January 5, Maui firefighters responded to a call along the Kahekili Highway in Hawaii, where a 71-year-old woman and her dog were trapped in an overturned vehicle hanging precariously on a cliff.

Man dies after shark attack along Maui beach

A tragic incident unfolded in Maui, Hawaii, as a 39-year-old man lost his life following a shark encounter at a beach on 93 Hana Highway in Paia.

Maui welcoming tourists to boost economy in aftermath of devastating wildfires

Hawaii’s governor and mayor are welcoming tourists back to the west side of Maui months after August wildfires killed at least 100 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings.

As Pearl Harbor survivors age, their children continue legacy

Only an estimated 26 Pearl Harbor survivors are still alive, with the majority of them well over 100, according to an association dedicated to preserving their memory.