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Judge wants plan to protect humpback whales from fishery

A U.S. judge says the National Marine Fisheries Service violated the law when it failed to develop a plan to prevent the harming of humpback whales by West Coast commercial fishermen catching sablefish.

Hawaii's Kilauea not erupting, scientists say, reversing warning

Hawaii's volcano Kilauea has stopping erupting, and scientists reversed a previous warning. Seismic activity has stabilized and no lava has been observed at the surface of the volcano.

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Earthquakes signal Hawaii's Kilauea about to resume erupting

Hawaii's second-largest volcano is likely to resume erupting soon after a brief pause.

Earthquakes signal Hawaii's Kilauea about to resume erupting

Hawaii's second-largest volcano is likely to resume erupting soon after a brief pause. The U.S. Geological Survey said Saturday that a shallow earthquake storm had been detected under the summit of Kilauea. Scientists just said Tuesday that lava had stopped flowing after 61 days of volcanic activity, but Kilauea is living up to its reputation as one of the world’s most active volcanoes.

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Princess Cruises offering large cruise discount through May 2: See the details on how to get the savings

Princess Cruises is offering up to 40 percent off select voyages sailing March 2023 and beyond.

In 'junk fee' fight, US details airline family seating rules

The government is rolling out a new “dashboard” that lets travelers see which which airlines let families with young children sit together on flights at no extra cost.

Couple on Hawaii honeymoon says snorkeling tour group abandoned them in the ocean

Elizabeth Webster and her husband, Alexander Burckle, said they had to swim about half a mile to shore, according to a federal lawsuit.

Honeymooning couple ‘abandoned’ at sea by snorkel tour boat, Hawaii lawsuit says

At one point, the couple “feared that drowning was imminent,” the lawsuit says.

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Here are the world's 25 best beaches — and top 10 in the U.S.

Some destinations boast clear waters and black sands while others feature thick forests and stunning cliffsides.

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Tripadvisor names the world's top 25 beaches, three in the U.S.

Some destinations boast clear waters and black sands while others feature thick forests and stunning cliffsides.

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Gabbard tours Ohio derailment zone, praises community while calling out 'failure' of leadership

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii joined 'Special Report' to sound off on the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, near the PA line.

foxnews.com

As Hawaii takes action against octopus farm, Washington state looks to impose its own ban

Wildlife officials have ordered the Kanaloa Octopus Farm to stop capturing and keeping octopuses without the proper permits.

latimes.com

Underrated Rom-Coms to Watch If You've Seen The Classics

Stop scrolling Netflix, and turn these hidden gems on STAT.

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United Airlines flight nearly plunged into Pacific Ocean after takeoff, records show

On Dec. 18, a United Airlines plane went from 2,200 feet to 775 feet in less than 20 seconds, according to flight data.

latimes.com

Former pro rugby player killed by Hawaii police had CTE, autopsy shows

The finding could help explain Lindani Myeni's bizarre behavior before the deadly 2021 confrontation with Honolulu officers.

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South African rugby player killed by Hawaii police had CTE

An autopsy report says Honolulu police fatally shot a 29-year-old South African man who had a degenerative brain disease often found in American football stars subjected to repeated head trauma.

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard writing book on leaving Democrats

Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democratic representative from Hawaii who clashed often with her party and eventually left it, has a memoir coming out in October.

Chinese spy balloon crashed off the coast of Hawaii 4 months ago, U.S. officials say

A Chinese spy balloon crashed off the coast of Hawaii four months ago, and at least one Chinese spy balloon flew over portions of Texas and Florida during the Trump administration.

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Punk icon Lydon fails in bid to play Eurovision Song Contest

Punk icon John Lydon has failed in his attempt to become Ireland’s entry for the pop music competition the Eurovision Song Contest

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Did SpaceX cause this weird glowing spiral in the night sky?

Astronomers using The Subaru Telescope in Maunakea, Hawaii filmed a strange site in the night sky. They believe it may be from a satellite launch the same day.

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Video shows 'mysterious' whirlpool spiral flying over Hawaii sky

A strange spiral was caught on video earlier this month as it soared over Maunakea, Hawaii, and a telescope operated by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan.

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Hawaii woman found hogtied, strangled in bathtub in murder-suicide: Police

Johnalynn Ilae was found dead in a bathtub with zip ties around her wrist in an apartment in the Waikele area of Honolulu, Hawaii, police said.

foxnews.com

Video shows mysterious whirlpool spiral flying over Hawaii night sky

Enthusiasts speculated that the formation, which was caught on a telescope, was linked to a SpaceX satellite launch that took place the same day.

washingtonpost.com

Freed after 20 years, Hawaii man reflects on case, future

A Hawaii man who spent more than 20 years in prison for the killing and rape of a tourist has been released because of new evidence.

Freaky blue spiral spotted in Hawaii sky — it wasn’t aliens or a galaxy. What was it?

Scientists at the Subaru Telescope in Maunakea posted a time lapse of the eerie phenomenon and asked viewers what they thought it was.

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Judge to consider freedom for Hawaiian man convicted of woman's 1991 murder amid "overwhelming new evidence of innocence"

"Whenever you have a White, female victim ... it gets a lot more attention than people of color and Native Hawaiians," said the co-director of the Hawaii Innocence Project.

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Hawaii man imprisoned for 1991 murder, rape released

A judge has ordered a man released immediately after his attorneys presented new evidence and argued that he didn’t commit the crimes he was convicted of and spent more than 20 years in prison for: the 1991 murder, kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman visiting Hawaii.

Lifeguard Luke Shepardson wins Hawaii surfing "Super Bowl"

Luke Shepardson was declared the winner in one of the world’s most prestigious and storied surfing contests held in Hawaii over the weekend for the first time in seven years. Shepardson was declared the winner Sunday of The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, while John John Florence — the winner of the event in 2016, the last time it happened — was named runner-up. Shepardson, a Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguard, scored 89.1 points out of a possible 90 to edge out defending champion Florence, the Star-Advertiser reported.

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Massive wave sweeps baby under home during surf competition in Hawaii, rescuers say

Large waves up to 50 feet were predicted during the competition, weather officials said.

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Jury found man guilty of 2017 Hawaii vacation rental murder, kidnapping

A jury found a man guilty on Friday in the 2017 murder of a woman who was cleaning a Hawaii vacation rental home. The man also kidnapped the woman's 8 year old daughter.

foxnews.com

Surfing fans knocked over at Hawaii's 'The Eddie' contest by huge waves, giant swell

Crowds gathered in Hawaii for The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, also known as the "Super Bowl of surfing," causing some chaos.

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Tax the rich? Liberals renew push for state wealth taxes

Progressive legislators are hoping the time is right to hike taxes on the rich, especially after three pandemic years.

SpaceX rocket creates eerie blue spiral in night sky over Hawaii: reports

The Subaru Telescope spotted a spiral shape in the sky shortly after SpaceX sent a GPS satellite to space on Wednesday (Jan. 18).

space.com

This new authority will decide the fate of astronomy atop Hawaii's contested Maunakea volcano

Beginning in 2028, the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority will be in charge of determining how astronomy, Native Hawaiian culture, recreation and other activities on Maunakea will proceed.

space.com

Coast Guard monitoring Russian spy ship on patrol off Hawaii

A Russian spy ship has been patrolling off the coast of Hawaii but so far has remained in international waters.

A Russian ship that's been off the coast of Hawaii for weeks is believed to be gathering intelligence, the US Coast Guard says

The Coast Guard said "foreign-flagged military vessels have often been observed operating and loitering" and shared video of the Russian ship.

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A Hawaii man told his friend he had hooked a "huge" tuna while deep-sea fishing. He went overboard and is still missing.

"If there's a fish that's actually pulling him around, you don't know where he could go," a fire official said.

cbsnews.com

I'm a Hawaii local who visited the world's largest pineapple maze. Here's what it was like and why I wouldn't go back.

During my trip to Oahu, I explored the Dole Plantation, which has a famous 3-acre pineapple maze that attracts more than a million visitors each year.

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Man tells friend ‘this fish is huge,’ then he vanishes overboard, Hawaii cops say

After falling overboard, the man “was seen on the surface and disappeared within seconds,” police said.

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States where cars outnumber drivers, and more!

We look at the state that sends the most people abroad, the state that attracts the most retirees, and the places where cars outnumber people.

washingtonpost.com

Renewable energy usage has doubled in the last decade. Hawaii is leading the charge

Renewable sources of energy will account for 24% of the nation's energy in 2023, more than double what it was a decade ago.

cbsnews.com

PGA Tour commissioner on LIV: 'It's product versus product'

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is describing a landscape of two rival leagues going down different paths.

Xander Schauffele withdraws from Kapalua with back injury

Xander Schauffele's year is not off to an ideal start.

Hawaii eruption not dangerous but offers spectacular sight

Lava from Kilauea is spurting high into the air and spreading out across the Hawaii volcano’s summit crater floor.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: World Wrestling Entertainment, Bed Bath & Beyond, Costco and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

cnbc.com

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again As Summit Crater Glows

Kilauea summit is inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and away from residential communities.

scrippsnews.com

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again as the summit crater glows

Hawaii's Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater Thursday after scientists detected a glow in webcam images inside the Halemaumau crater.

npr.org

Photos show Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting again

New photos of Hawaii's Kilauea show the volcano erupted again Thursday, less than a month after its previous 16-month eruption ended. Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanos.

foxnews.com

Hawaii's Kilauea erupting again, U.S. Geological Survey says

The latest eruption began less than one month after the volcano and its larger neighbor Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava​.

cbsnews.com

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, summit crater glows

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has begun erupting inside its summit crater.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, summit crater glows

Hawaii's Kilauea began erupting inside its summit crater Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, less than one month after the volcano and its larger neighbor Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected a glow in webcam images indicating Kilauea had begun erupting inside Halemaumau crater at the volcano's summit caldera, the agency said. Kilauea’s summit is inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and away from residential communities.

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Jet Fuel, Forever Chemicals Are Still Leaking Into Honolulu's Water

The Red Hill fueling station at Pearl Harbor is leaking chemicals into the O'ahu water supply, causing damage that could last generations.

scrippsnews.com

Masters champions could be in for dinner unlike any other

Few events carry more intrigue than the most exclusive gathering of champions.

Masters invite goes to the wrong Scott Stallings

Even their wives have the same name. Eventually, the "wrong" Scott Stallings contacted the golfer and everything was straightened out.

cbsnews.com

Masters invitation goes to the wrong Scott Stallings

Scott Stallings received an invitation to the Masters, and the Georgia resident most likely will be there — as a guest of the PGA Tour player by the same name for whom the coveted invitation was intended. Stallings, who qualified for the Masters by reaching the Tour Championship last year, didn't realize what had happened until the other Scott Stallings sent him a series of messages on Instagram alerting him to the mail mix-up. My name is Scott Stallings as well and I'm from GA.

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Woman killed in Hawaii shark attack wrote she was "following dreams" in her last Facebook post

Kristine Allen vanished Dec. 8 while snorkeling as a large shark was seen cruising the waters in south Maui, her husband said.

cbsnews.com

Hawaii winter storm: thunder, hail and power outages

A strong winter storm is downing trees, knocking out power and flooding soccer fields as it moves across the Hawaiian Islands.

CBS News called out for claiming airplane turbulence is result of climate change: 'Typical'

"Outnumbered" panelists sounded off on CBS News after the outlet cited a flight attendant union spokesperson claiming climate change is driving airplane turbulence.

foxnews.com

Hawaii pummeled with near-blizzard conditions just a week after Mauna Loa’s eruption simmers

The mainland isn't the only one experiencing a major winter storm. Just a week after Mauna Loa stopped erupting, Winter Storm Warnings were issued for Hawaii's Big Island.

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11 people seriously injured amid turbulence on Hawaii flight

Hawaiian Airlines' chief operating officer said the airline had not experienced "an incident of this nature in recent history," calling it an isolated and unusual event.

npr.org

11 people seriously injured amid turbulence on Hawaii flight

Nearly a dozen people were seriously injured when a flight to Hawaii was rocked by severe turbulence on Sunday about 30 minutes outside Honolulu, an emergency response agency said. Eleven people were hospitalized in serious condition and nine others were in stable condition, the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said in a statement. It said a call came in shortly after 11 a.m. about the injuries on a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Phoenix.

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Guam Legislature passes abortion ban; governor veto expected

Guam’s Legislature has passed a bill prohibiting most abortions

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Humpback whale left with broken spine after vessel strike makes her "last journey" – a 3,000-mile swim to Hawaii

Moon used only her pectoral fins to travel to Hawaii, where she is now "completely emaciated and covered in whale lice" – and according to one local professional diver, even being followed by sharks.

cbsnews.com

Swimmer fends off shark with diving knife as Hawaii officials report second attack in less than a week

"It was hectic," one witness said. "It was brutal."

cbsnews.com

Mauna Loa and Kilauea are "no longer erupting," Hawaiian officials say

Mauna Loa started erupting last month for the first time since 1984.

cbsnews.com

Hawaii's Mauna Loa and Kilauea volcanoes have stopped erupting, scientists say

Mauna Loa, the world's largest volcano, began spewing molten rock Nov. 27 after being quiet for 38 years. Lava-viewers enjoyed the rare marvel of being able to see Kilauea erupting at the same time.

npr.org

Scientists declare 2 Hawaii volcanoes have stopped erupting

Scientists have declared on the same day that two active Hawaii volcanoes have stopped erupting.

Hawaii search ends for Washington state snorkeler missing after shark spotted

The search for a 60-year-old Washington state woman whose husband couldn’t find her after spotting a shark while they were snorkeling in Hawaii was called off Friday. The woman’s husband and others reported spotting a large shark about 50 yards (45 meters) from shore at at Keawakapu Point in south Maui on Thursday, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources. After what was believed to be a Tiger shark was spotted, officials put up shark warning signs.

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Scientists lower alert for Mauna Loa, say eruption could end

Scientists have lowered the alert level for the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island and say its first eruption in nearly 40 years may soon end.

Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway

Scientists in Hawaii say lava from the world’s largest volcano is no longer an imminent threat to the main highway across the Big Island.

Molten lava on Hawaii's Big Island could block main highway

Many people on the Big Island of Hawaii are bracing for major upheaval if lava from Mauna Loa volcano blocks the quickest route connecting two sides of the island.

VIDEOS: Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano erupt for 1st time in nearly 40 years

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years late Sunday night, Nov. 27.

Hawaii Gov. Ige looks back on coronavirus, tourism shutdown

Crisis response is one way to sum up Hawaii Gov. David Ige's eight years in office.

Ballo, No. 14 Arizona beat No. 10 Creighton for Maui title

Oumar Ballo dominated inside with 30 points and 13 rebounds for No. 14 Arizona, which held off No. 10 Creighton 81-79 to win the Maui Invitational for the third time.

Smaller food cos. get set for a high-priced holiday season

Holiday celebrants in Hilo, Hawaii, might notice something different about the traditional Yule Log cake from the Short ’N Sweet bakery this year.

Closest known black hole to Earth spotted by astronomers

Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away.

In the 5 states without lotteries, a case of Powerball envy

The largest lottery prize in U.S. history has people across the country clamoring for a chance to win a mega jackpot.

Hawaii’s Big Island gets warning as huge volcano rumbles

Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island that the world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, is sending signals that it may erupt.

5.1 earthquake hits during Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano unrest

A magnitude-5.1 earthquake struck Friday on Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on the planet that scientists say is in a “state of heightened unrest.”

Ex-Nevada deputy AG arrested in 1972 Hawaii homicide

A former deputy Nevada attorney general has been arrested in Reno as a suspect in a 1972 homicide in Hawaii.

Hawaii wins Little League title, beating Curacao 13-3

Hawaii got back-to-back homers from Kekoa Payanal and Kama Angell in the first inning, sparking a 13-3 win in just four innings Sunday over Curacao in the championship of the Little League World Series.

Hawaii beats Tennessee 5-1 to take spot at LLWS championship

Cohen Sakamoto struck out seven and Ruston Hiyoto hit a two-run homer as Hawaii continued its run through the Little League World Series on Saturday with 5-1 win over Tennessee to advance to the championship game.

Pearland All-Stars to face undefeated Honolulu, Hawaii team in Little League World Series

The undefeated Pearland All-Stars Little League team is getting ready for game two at the World Series on Monday night when they will face Hawaii, another team that hasn’t lost.

Physician Green wins Hawaii Democratic primary for governor

Lt. Gov. Josh Green is the Democratic Party’s candidate to be Hawaii’s next governor.

Firefighters continue battling large Hawaii wildfire

Dozens of firefighters are battling a large wildfire in a rural area of Hawaii's Big Island.

Wife of defense contractor claims stolen ID is her real name

The wife of a U.S. defense contractor, who together are charged in Hawaii federal court with stealing the identities of two deceased Texas infants and living under their names for three decades, says she's not the person prosecutors say she is.

US: Hawaii man used $1.2M in fake checks to try to post bail

U.S. officials say Hawaii man used counterfeit bank checks totaling $1.2 million to try to bail three people out of jail.

Man’s hand severed by sword at Hawaii 7-Eleven store

Police in Hawaii are investigating after a man’s left hand was severed by a sword at a Waikiki 7-Eleven.

US environmental study launched for Thirty Meter Telescope

The National Science Foundation says it will conduct a study to evaluate the environmental effects of building one of the world’s largest optical telescopes on sites selected in Hawaii and Spain's Canary Islands.

Hawaii museum revisits history of gender-fluid healers

A new exhibit at Bishop Museum in Honolulu is drawing attention to a more than 500-year-old story about four high-ranking visitors from Tahiti who healed the sick.

Navy report: Multiple errors poisoned Pearl Harbor water

A Navy investigation is revealing how shoddy management and human error caused fuel to leak into Pearl Harbor’s tap water last year.

Investigation set after 6 hurt in Hawaii helicopter crash

A federal aviation accident investigator will be sent to Hawaii to investigate after a tour helicopter crashed on a remote lava field, injuring all six people on board.

Hawaii photographer finds fine art in massive Pacific waves

Hawaii photographer Clark Little is known for his stunning images from inside the barrels of some of the most powerful and dangerous waves on Earth.

Taiwanese F-16 fighter makes emergency landing in Hawaii

U.S. officials say a Taiwanese F-16 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Daniel K.

Pandemic-weary Americans plan for summer despite COVID surge

Surges in COVID-19 cases are causing disruptions in many parts of the U.S., but as the school year wraps up and Americans prepare for their summer vacations, many people have returned to their pre-pandemic routines.

Thai archival find may resolve fate of missing WWII US flyer

The remains of an American airman missing in World War II may be heading home, thanks to a chance discovery of records in flood-threatened archives in Thailand.

Hawaii helicopter crash that killed 7 was '100% preventable'

Federal accident investigators are blaming a deadly Hawaii helicopter crash on the pilot’s decision to keep flying into worsening weather.

US military drops appeal of Hawaii order to drain fuel tanks

The U.S. government is dropping its appeal of a Hawaii order requiring it to remove fuel from a massive military fuel storage facility that leaked petroleum into the Navy’s water system at Pearl Harbor last year.

Hawaii couple drop restraining order against Ezra Miller

A Hawaii couple have dropped their petition for a temporary restraining order against actor Ezra Miller, known for playing “The Flash” in “Justice League” films.

THE 411: Sterling Senior Cameron Chin Ready for Big Season

CAMERON CHIN WILL LACE UP HIS RUNNING SHOES FOR THE FINAL TIME THIS SPRING FOR THE STERLING RANGERS.

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