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March 25

Jurors shown bodycam of doctor’s bloody wife, rock he allegedly used to bash her in cliffside attack

Graphic bodycam footage and a bloodstained rock were shown to jurors in the attempted murder trial of Hawaii doctor Gerhardt Konig Wednesday.

March 25

Doctor’s wife testifies he beat her with rock, tried to force her toward cliff edge during hike

Arielle Konig testified her husband, a Hawaii anesthesiologist, beat her with a rock and tried to push her off a cliff during a birthday hike on Oahu.

March 13

Famous volcano blasts lava 1,000 feet high, triggering emergency closures at national park

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with 1,000-foot lava fountains, forcing highway and park closures as the volcanic ash falls near Big Island communities.

March 4

Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park

A Hawaii man, 33, was found dead after crossing into a restricted section of Kīlauea caldera, sparking an overnight rescue effort. Visitors have been warned to stay on marked paths.

February 14

Hawaii cruise thrown into chaos after emergency at sea forces port change

An Emerald Princess cruise ship harbor pilot fell into the water near Kauai after slipping from a rope ladder amid rough seas. The crew quickly rescued the pilot, who was uninjured.

February 13

Popular honeymoon destination faces avian malaria threat, spread by mosquitoes

New research shows most Hawaiian forest birds carry avian malaria, fueling widespread transmission and raising extinction risks for native wildlife.

February 3

Babylon Bee touts legal win over Hawaii government's 'war against political memes and satire' in federal court

The Babylon Bee won federal court case against Hawaii's political speech restrictions with Alliance Defending Freedom representation, as CEO Seth Dillon celebrates free speech victory.

January 28

Popular sunny destination to slash 10,000 vacation rentals in affordable housing push

The Hawaii governor has announced the removal of 10,000 vacation rentals to provide more housing for locals. Tourism policy changes are reshaping Aloha State visits.

January 20

Gun rights on private property debated at Supreme Court

Supreme Court weighs Hawaii law requiring property owner consent for concealed carry. Conservative justices challenge Second Amendment restrictions.

January 16

National park warns against dangerous crowding and traffic amid new volcano eruption

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano produces significant volcanic gas during the latest eruption. Officials are monitoring air quality as crowds flock to witness the activity.