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Hawaii rattled as magnitude 5.7 quake strikes Mauna Loa

February 9, 2024

Hawaii rattled as magnitude 5.7 quake strikes Mauna Loa

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the southern flank of Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano on Friday, though there were no immediate reports of serious damage.

Hawaii court says 'spirit of Aloha' supersedes Constitution, Second Amendment

February 8, 2024

Hawaii court says 'spirit of Aloha' supersedes Constitution, Second Amendment

Hawaii's high court explicitly rejected previous U.S. Supreme Court rulings upholding Americans' rights to carry a firearm, instead citing the "spirit of Aloha."

Hawaii bill that could boot Trump from ballot narrowly advances

February 7, 2024

Hawaii bill that could boot Trump from ballot narrowly advances

The Hawaii Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday narrowly approved Senate Bill 2392, which could prevent former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state's ballot.

Lahaina fire after-action report: Maui police commit to obtaining special equipment, better communication

February 6, 2024

Lahaina fire after-action report: Maui police commit to obtaining special equipment, better communication

The Maui Police Department's preliminary after-action report looks at the island's response to the Lahaina wildfire to better prepare for future tragedies.

Riley Gaines, Bethany Hamilton team up to defend women's sports at children's story hour

January 25, 2024

Riley Gaines, Bethany Hamilton team up to defend women's sports at children's story hour

Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines and pro surfer Bethany Hamilton will share tales of fights to defend women's sports in a Brave Books story hour in Missouri on Feb. 2.

Hawaii Democrat introduces bill to ban Trump from ballot

January 24, 2024

Hawaii Democrat introduces bill to ban Trump from ballot

The Hawaii legislature advanced a bill that aims to ban presidential candidates over 14th Amendment's insurrection clause, implicating former President Trump.

Kidnapping, intimidation, murder: Accusations against Honolulu man provide glimpse into Hawaii's underworld

January 23, 2024

Kidnapping, intimidation, murder: Accusations against Honolulu man provide glimpse into Hawaii's underworld

Michael Miske Jr. is on trial in Honolulu under accusations of kidnapping, using toxic chemicals against rivals, and orchestrating murders. His seven associates have all taken guilty pleas.

Hawaii governor focuses on Maui recovery efforts, housing in State of the State address

January 23, 2024

Hawaii governor focuses on Maui recovery efforts, housing in State of the State address

At his State of the State address, HI Gov. Josh Green ensured the state's continuing support of those affected by the Lahaina wildfire and promised to address the housing shortage.

RFK Jr catches waves with surfing legend Kelly Slater for birthday while campaigning in Hawaii

January 19, 2024

RFK Jr catches waves with surfing legend Kelly Slater for birthday while campaigning in Hawaii

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., caught waves with surfing legend Kelly Slater in Hawaii for his birthday, posting the video to X.

Hawaii hikers rescued, cited after running out of food and water on Mauna Loa volcano amid winter weather

January 17, 2024

Hawaii hikers rescued, cited after running out of food and water on Mauna Loa volcano amid winter weather

A pair of hikers at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park called for help after running out of food and water at 11,000 feet on the Mauna Loa volcano.