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Hawaii tour helicopter crashes on remote Kauai beach, 1 injured

February 28, 2024

Hawaii tour helicopter crashes on remote Kauai beach, 1 injured

It was unclear what caused a tour helicopter with five people onboard to crash into a remote beach on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai on Tuesday.

Best US beaches to visit in 2024, according to Tripadvisor reviews: See which sandy spots made the list

February 22, 2024

Best US beaches to visit in 2024, according to Tripadvisor reviews: See which sandy spots made the list

Tripadvisor announced the top beaches in the U.S. according to customer reviews over the last year. See which sandy vacation spots made the list for 2024!

Hawaii officials request $1B in short-term Maui wildfire recovery funds

February 21, 2024

Hawaii officials request $1B in short-term Maui wildfire recovery funds

Officials in Hawaii have requested approximately $1 billion from the Legislature to subsidize short-term recovery expenses for last summer's Maui wildfire.

San Francisco woman suspected in retail thefts arrested while getting off plane in Hawaii

February 21, 2024

San Francisco woman suspected in retail thefts arrested while getting off plane in Hawaii

A woman suspected in multiple retail thefts in San Francisco was arrested last week while getting off of an airplane in Hawaii, authorities said.

Southwest Airlines fight prompts FAA to threaten criminal charges, zero tolerance for unruly passengers

February 15, 2024

Southwest Airlines fight prompts FAA to threaten criminal charges, zero tolerance for unruly passengers

A stunned passenger captured the moment two Southwest Airlines passengers exchanged blows in a midair disagreement en route to Hawaii on Monday.

Hawaii health officials confirm 5 whooping cough cases, including child’s hospitalization

February 15, 2024

Hawaii health officials confirm 5 whooping cough cases, including child’s hospitalization

The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed five whooping cough cases involving an unvaccinated family that traveled from the mainland U.S. to Oahu.

Maui police confirm identity of 101st wildfire victim, a 76-year-old who boated from California in the 1970s

February 14, 2024

Maui police confirm identity of 101st wildfire victim, a 76-year-old who boated from California in the 1970s

Maui police identified the 101st victim of the August 2023 wildfires. The 76-year-old originally came to Hawaii after racing a boat he made from California to Honolulu.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson slams reporter over framing of Maui relief efforts: 'False clickbait garbage'

February 13, 2024

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson slams reporter over framing of Maui relief efforts: 'False clickbait garbage'

Dwayne Johnson appear to receive backlash after a report surfaced suggesting the wrestler-turned-Hollywood star, failed to live up to his pledge to financially support Maui.

In Hawaii, 10-year-old girl died from abuse, starvation, pneumonia

February 12, 2024

In Hawaii, 10-year-old girl died from abuse, starvation, pneumonia

A 10-year-old girl was found dead and emaciated at home in Hawaii last month. She died from prolonged abuse and neglect, pneumonia and starvation.

What is ranked choice voting, the contentious election method expanding across the nation?

February 10, 2024

What is ranked choice voting, the contentious election method expanding across the nation?

Ranked choice voting has been popularized in the U.S. and continues to face backlash from some critics over its effectiveness and fairness. But what is it exactly?