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November 14, 2023

Hawaii psychiatric patient arrested in nurse's fatal stabbing

Tommy Kekoa Carvalho, a 25-year-old patient at a Kaneohe, Hawaii, psychiatric hospital, has been arrested for murder in connection with a 29-year-old nurse's stabbing death.

November 13, 2023

Hawaii wildfire ravages Oahu's native rainforest, posing threat to fragile ecosystems

Another wildfire in Hawaii has destroyed native rainforest on the windward side of the island. Unlike previous wildfires, this blaze is occurring in a typically lush area.

November 10, 2023

Hawaiian wildlife refuge pond turns bright pink, prompting scientists to investigate

Scientists in Hawaii are investigating why a pond at a wildlife refuge in Maui has turned bright pink and believe drought could be the cause.

November 1, 2023

Hawaii schools re-open after devastating wildfires, but parents fear they're not yet safe

Parents in the Lahaina area of Hawaii are concerned that students returning to schools will be exposed to toxic waste after the deadly August wildfires.

November 1, 2023

Landmark settlement ensures equivalent locker room benefits for female athletes in Hawaii, attornies say

A settlement has been reached in a Hawaii lawsuit addressing the lack of locker rooms and unequal treatment for female athletes at Campbell High School in Honolulu.

October 31, 2023

Hawaii couple convicted of spending decades living under dead babies' identities

Walter Primose and Glynn Morrison, both of Hawaii, have been convicted of conspiracy, passport fraud and identity theft for living under the names of long-deceased babies for decades.

October 24, 2023

Hawaii mayor reveals when West Maui will reopen to tourism after deadly disaster

Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen shared his plan for reopening West Maui, Hawaii, a disaster-stricken region which suffered the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.

October 18, 2023

US troops stationed overseas face cuts to cost-of-living allowance amid soaring inflation

U.S. troops living overseas or in Alaska and Hawaii are bracing for another round of cuts to their overseas cost-of-living (OCOLA) allowance next month.

October 9, 2023

17 must-see stops in Hawaii to fully immerse yourself in the Aloha State

Hawaii is a popular vacation destination for travelers looking for a beach filled getaway. Oahu, Maui, Kauaʻi and the Big Island are among the common places to vacation.

October 5, 2023

Undersea video of lost WWII aircraft carriers provides new clues about their dramatic last moments

New video footage of three aircraft carriers sunk during the Battle of Midway in 1942 has provided additional insight into the last moments of the doomed ships.