Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
US marks 80 years since Pearl Harbor attack; President Biden visits WWII Memorial
The nation is marking 80 years since the bombing of Pearl Harbor by remembering those killed in the attack that launched the U.S. into World War II.
The nation is marking 80 years since the bombing of Pearl Harbor by remembering those killed in the attack that launched the U.S. into World War II.
Pearl Harbor: Timeline of critical events that led up to 1941 attack
Here is a timeline of the critical events that led up to, and following, the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
Here is a timeline of the critical events that led up to, and following, the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
Hawaii sees snow after rare blizzard warning
Blizzard warnings for Hawaii are rare, but not unheard of. The Big Island has mountain peaks that reach nearly 14,000 feet (more than 4,200 meters).
Blizzard warnings for Hawaii are rare, but not unheard of. The Big Island has mountain peaks that reach nearly 14,000 feet (more than 4,200 meters).
Hawaii earthquakes: 2 strong shakes off Big Island coast
Two strong earthquakes - both over 6.0 in magnitude - struck off the coast of the Big Island in Hawaii on Sunday.
Two strong earthquakes - both over 6.0 in magnitude - struck off the coast of the Big Island in Hawaii on Sunday.
Two Californians arrested in Hawaii for fake COVID test results
Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.
Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.
Kilauea eruption: Video captures lava spewing from Hawaii volcano
One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island.
One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island.
US bans swimming with Hawaii's protected spinner dolphins
The new rule Tuesday is meant to protect the nocturnal animals from people seeking close encounters with the playful species.
The new rule Tuesday is meant to protect the nocturnal animals from people seeking close encounters with the playful species.
Pressure mounts on Hawaii to test more travelers for COVID-19 amid surge
Earlier this summer, the state removed all testing requirements for vaccinated people.
Earlier this summer, the state removed all testing requirements for vaccinated people.
Hawaii moves to dismantle famed 'Stairway to Heaven' Haiku Stairs
Hawaii officials are moving to dismantle the Haiku Stairs, often called the “Stairway to Heaven,” that draws many visitors despite being off-limits.
Hawaii officials are moving to dismantle the Haiku Stairs, often called the “Stairway to Heaven,” that draws many visitors despite being off-limits.
Former Laker Cedric Ceballos can't 'walk, breathe or function' after overcoming COVID-19
Former Laker small forward Cedric Ceballos announced Monday that he has overcome COVID-19, but continues to fight through post-COVID conditions, writing he still cannot “breathe, walk or function” on his own.
Former Laker small forward Cedric Ceballos announced Monday that he has overcome COVID-19, but continues to fight through post-COVID conditions, writing he still cannot “breathe, walk or function” on his own.
Honolulu to require proof of vaccine or negative test at many indoor businesses
Hawaii’s capital of Honolulu will soon require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test at many indoor businesses amid a virus case surge.
Hawaii’s capital of Honolulu will soon require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative test at many indoor businesses amid a virus case surge.
Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
2 Hawaii tourists arrested for using fake vaccine cards, officials say
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Hawaii's Big Island battles record wildfire amid drought
Hawaii’s Big Island is currently battling a record size wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate amid worsening drought conditions.
Hawaii’s Big Island is currently battling a record size wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate amid worsening drought conditions.
Cargo plane makes emergency landing in ocean near Hawaii; 2 rescued
A Transair Flight 810 made an emergency landing in the Pacific Ocean after reported engine trouble. Both people on board were rescued.
A Transair Flight 810 made an emergency landing in the Pacific Ocean after reported engine trouble. Both people on board were rescued.
Kayaker attempting solo journey to Hawaii rescued 70 miles off US coast
A kayaker attempting a solo 2,400-mile journey from California to Hawaii was rescued early Sunday by the U.S. Coast Guard.
A kayaker attempting a solo 2,400-mile journey from California to Hawaii was rescued early Sunday by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Hawaii to drop COVID-19 restrictions for travelers once 70% of population is inoculated
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
Hawaii's governor says the state will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers once 70% of the state’s population has been vaccinated against the disease.
‘Just came out of nowhere’: Mom who gave birth on flight to Hawaii says she didn’t know she was pregnant
A doctor and three nurses were flying from Utah to Hawaii when an announcement came over the loudspeaker: A woman was prematurely giving birth in the middle of the flight. The heroic health care workers rushed to the aid of the woman, who didn't know she was pregnant, and delivered a baby boy.
A doctor and three nurses were flying from Utah to Hawaii when an announcement came over the loudspeaker: A woman was prematurely giving birth in the middle of the flight. The heroic health care workers rushed to the aid of the woman, who didn't know she was pregnant, and delivered a baby boy.
Child traveling with fully vaccinated parents becomes Hawaii’s 1st pediatric COVID-19 death
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.