May 30 Study reveals 10 happiest states for seniors: Did yours make the list? Caring.com's index ranks Utah, Idaho and Connecticut as top states for senior happiness, emphasizing supportive environments and health benefits for aging populations.
May 29 Hawaii enacts 'green fee' on tourists to raise $100 million annually for climate, ecology protection Hawaii's new "Green Fee" bill raises tourist taxes to fund climate change initiatives, wildlife conservation and infrastructure improvements, starting January 1.
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.