Politics Jan 19 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case on law banning guns from private property By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press
Nation Dec 30 These new 2026 state laws are among the first of their kind The first of the year brings with it a variety of new state laws on climate change, driving drunk and the minimum wage. By David A. Lieb, Associated Press
Nation Nov 26 Kilauea displays lava fountains for the 37th time since its eruption began last year The on-and-off volcanic eruption that’s been dazzling residents and visitors on Hawaii’s Big Island for nearly a year is back. By Associated Press
Politics Oct 03 Supreme Court will weigh Hawaii's strict ban on guns on private property President Donald Trump's Republican administration had urged the justices to take the case, arguing the law violates the court’s landmark 2022 ruling that expanded gun rights by finding the Second Amendment generally gives people the right to carry firearms. By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Nation Sep 05 Hurricane Kiko heads toward Hawaii as Lorena remnants linger near western Mexico Hurricane Kiko regained intensity to a Category 4 system on a path toward Hawaii over the next several days as post-tropical cyclone Lorena soaked Mexico's Baja California peninsula with heavy rain, forecasters said Friday. By Associated Press
Aug 29 Oregon could join Hawaii in mandating pay-per-mile fees for EV owners as gas tax projections fall By Claire Rush, Associated Press Oregon lawmakers are considering a proposal that would make the state the second in the nation to require electric vehicle owners to enroll in a pay-per-mile program. Continue reading
Aug 06 Studies reveal hidden deaths and health problems connected to Maui and LA wildfires By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Three new studies highlight the severe health impacts of recent wildfires on Maui and in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 4:14 Hawaii avoids major damage after massive earthquake triggers tsunami By Stephanie Sy, Winston Wilde A major earthquake off the coast of Russia set off widespread tsunami alerts and evacuations all across the Pacific. It was the strongest quake on the planet since 2011, and the sixth largest ever recorded. Moderate tsunami waves reached the… Continue watching
Jul 30 Tsunami waves reach Japan, Hawaii and California after 8.8 magnitude quake hits Russia's Far East without major damage By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded has hit off Russia's sparsely populated Far East. Authorities warned the risk from the 8.8 magnitude quake could last for hours, and millions of people potentially in the path of the waves were… Continue reading
Jul 28 Tropical Storm Keli forms and is second cyclone now in central Pacific Ocean By Associated Press Two tropical cyclones were swirling across the ocean southeast of Hawaii after developing on Monday but were not expected to cause any issues for the islands. Continue reading