Hawaii - Page 5

May 27

American honeymoon hotspot hit by highly contagious illness, health officials warn

Pertussis (whooping cough) is on the rise in Hawaii as the state's vaccination rates dip below national averages. Experts stress the importance of vaccinating against the. infectious disease.

May 26

Scientists 'strike gold' in shocking discovery from Hawaiian volcanic rocks

Researchers at Göttingen University find gold and ruthenium in Hawaiian volcanic rocks, suggesting core materials are reaching the Earth's surface.

May 26

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano erupts with 1,000-foot 'lava fountaining'

Kīlauea Volcano's recent eruption features lava fountaining up to 1,000 feet, with USGS monitoring the activity in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

May 21

United Airlines flight returns to Hawaii after concerning message found on bathroom mirror; FBI investigating

United Airlines Flight 1169 to Los Angeles returned to Hawaii after a "potential security concern" aboard the plane. The FBI and police are investigating.

May 20

Hawaiian Airlines flight diverted on San Diego tarmac over possible bomb threat; person arrested

One person was arrested for a possible bomb threat aboard a Hawaiian Airlines jet preparing to take off from the San Diego International Airport.

May 14

Hawaii judge denies bail to doctor accused of trying to kill wife while hiking on popular trail

An Hawaiin judge denied bail to an anesthesiologist who allegedly tried to kill his wife while the two were hiking on Oahu's Pali Lookout trail in March.

May 11

Tesla road-rage driver allegedly assaults teen, mom in Hawaii months after prison release

Nathaniel Radimak served less than a year of a five-year prison sentence. Now, he's been arrested for allegedly committing a similar crime in Hawaii.

May 5

State tourist tax by popular vacation destination would pour funds into 'climate change' mitigation

New legislation in Hawaii would raise tourist tax rates to 11% by next year, generating revenue for climate resilience efforts and economic development.

April 24

Whip watch: Dick Durbin gives tearful goodbye as Dem power play begins for No. 2 Senate spot

Senators Brian Schatz, Patty Murray and Sheldon Whitehouse could be considered potential successors for Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin.

April 8

Anesthesiologist accused of wife's cliffside murder attempt enters plea: 'Two sides to every story'

Gerhardt Konig pleaded not guilty in a Hawaii courtroom on Monday after he allegedly tried to kill his wife as his attorney claims "there are two sides to every story."