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
Jun 17 Fast-moving brush fire on Hawaii's Maui island forces evacuation of about 50 people. No structures have burned By Audrey McAvoy, Kathy McCormack, Mark Thiessen, Associated Press Officials said the fire was 85% contained as of Monday morning. Continue reading
May 14 20 states sue Trump administration over conditions placed on federal transportation and disaster-relief funds By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Democratic attorneys general say the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds unless states agree to certain immigration enforcement actions. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano sporadic eruption resumes as lava pours out of a summit vent By Associated Press Lava began bubbling out of Hawaii’s most active volcano once again on Tuesday as Kilauea's sporadic eruption resumed. Continue reading
Feb 11 Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui wildfire, allowing $4 billion settlement to proceed By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press The massive inferno that was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century decimated the historic town of Lahaina, killing more than 100 people. Continue reading
Feb 06 What's holding up the $4 billion settlement for Hawaii wildfire victims By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press The Hawaii Supreme Court is scheduled to hear about insurance issues tying up a potential $4 billion Maui wild fire settlement. Continue reading
Jan 16 WATCH: Kīlauea resumes eruption in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press The eruption began last month in a crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano and has paused periodically. Continue reading
Jan 03 Will a devastating New Year's Eve explosion dampen Hawaii's fireworks culture? By Audrey McAvoy, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Gene Johnson, Associated Press Authorities and residents in Hawaii are wondering whether a New Year's Eve explosion that killed three people and wounded more than 20 will dampen the state's enthusiasm for illegal pyrotechnic displays. Continue reading
Dec 23 WATCH: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews glowing lava as it erupts again By Associated Press Lava began bubbling Monday through the crust of one of the world's most active volcanoes. Continue reading