(Reuters) – Hawaii on Thursday agreed to settle a lawsuit by 13 young people alleging the U.S. state was violating their rights under its constitution by operating a transportation system that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Democratic Governor Josh Green announced the settlement at a press conference attended by some of the […]
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FAA investigating after Southwest plane plunged within 400 feet of ocean near Hawaii
An investigation is underway after a Southwest Airlines flight plunged to 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean near a Hawaiian island this spring, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed Monday. The frightening incident took place the morning of April 11 on Southwest Flight 2786, tracking data obtained by USA TODAY shows. The plane briefly dropped at “an […]
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Hawaii island police identify man in Kailua-Kona drowning
Hawaii island police have identified a drowning victim off Kailua-Kona last week as 31-year-old Isaiah Ekau of Pahoa. According to the Hawaii Police Department, Kona patrol officers and Hawaii Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a possible drowning at 10 :54 a.m. on June 9 at the 75-5700 block of Alii Drive in […]
Massive Search at Hawaii Marine Corps Training Ground Fails to Find Alleged Poachers Carrying Gun, Knife
A contractor aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii spotted two suspected poachers at a training area early Tuesday morning, one carrying a knife and the other a long gun, which resulted in an hourslong, multi-department search for the individuals, according to a statement from an installation spokesperson. The alleged trespassing coincided with reports of “shots fired” […]
Magnitude 4.1 strikes off southeast coast of Hawaii island
COURTESY USGS A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck off the southeast coast of Hawaii island today. 1 /1 COURTESY USGS A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck off the southeast coast of Hawaii island today. A magnitude-4.1 earthquake struck off the southeast coast of Hawaii island at 1 :43 p.m. today. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake […]
Hawaii crime reaches new heights as police urge beachgoers to take valuables into the ocean
Crime in a fan-favorite summer vacation destination has reached new heights — with police now suggesting that beachgoers bring along their valuables while they are swimming in Honolulu, Hawaii’s exquisite waters. The Honolulu Police Department (HPD) suggested to beachgoers in a social media post on Saturday to take their valuables into the ocean rather than […]
Hawaii student FAFSA applications down 20%
As the deadline for the application to qualify for federal assistance to help pay for college nears this year, a local organization is trying new strategies to up their outreach efforts to local students and families. The push by HawaiiKidsCAN, an education advocacy nonprofit, comes as Hawaii faces a sharp decline in its Free Application […]
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Space Force telescope proposal on Hawaii volcano meets Maui opposition
HONOLULU — Local officials on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Wednesday voted to oppose a U.S. military proposal to build new telescopes on the summit of Haleakala volcano, the latest observatory project to meet objection in the islands. The U.S. Space Force and Air Force want to build a new facility on the top […]
Hawaii braces for extreme wildfire potential one year after devastating Lahaina fire
HONOLULU – The fiftieth state of the country could be facing another significant wildfire season, just a year after enduring the worst natural disaster in its history. The National Interagency Coordination Center warns of significant fire potential persisting throughout the Hawaiian Islands into the fall, particularly on the leeward sides of mountains, where wildfires could […]
Hawaii launches wildfire, drought alert campaign
The summer months ahead are shaping up to be hot and dry, with the same level of wildfire risks as 2023, according to experts Tuesday at the launch of the Wildfire and Drought Lookout campaign. While the “Kona low” in May may have brought an unexpected onslaught of heavy rain after an , officials expect […]