Hawaii
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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Hawaii Island; No Tsunami Threat Reported
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the western flank of Mauna Loa on Hawaii Island, causing widespread shaking across the state but resulting in no tsunami warning.
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Federal Scrutiny Intensifies as Defense Emerges in Hawaiian Monk Seal Harassment Case
Igor Lytvynchuk faces federal charges for allegedly throwing a rock at a critically endangered Hawaiian monk seal, with his defense claiming he was attempting to protect sea turtles.
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Federal Investigation Launched Following Viral Harassment of Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal
A federal investigation is underway after a tourist was filmed throwing a rock at a protected Hawaiian monk seal in Maui, sparking both legal scrutiny and vigilante retaliation.
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CDC Investigates Hawaii Strep Spike Amid Broader Trust Crisis
A spike in invasive Group A Strep infections in West Hawaii has prompted a CDC-led investigation. Officials assure the public risk is minimal.
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Jason Momoa Evacuates O’ahu Home Amid Severe North Shore Flooding
Actor Jason Momoa and his family have evacuated their North Shore home as seasonal cyclones trigger historic flooding and widespread power outages across O’ahu.
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Hawaii Flood Damage Hits $1B as Storm Shifts to Maui
Severe flooding from a persistent ‘Kona low’ weather system has displaced thousands across Hawaii, with damage estimates reaching $1 billion as the storm threatens aging infrastructure.
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Oahu North Shore Under Evacuation as Road Failure Risks Mount
Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for parts of Oahu’s North Shore as a Kona-low storm system threatens critical infrastructure, including roads and the Wahiawa Dam.
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Wahiawa Dam at ‘Imminent Threat’ of Failure After Heavy Flooding
Oahu’s century-old Wahiawa Dam is under ‘imminent threat’ of failure as water levels exceed safety thresholds, forcing mass evacuations across the North Shore.
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Chuck Norris Hospitalized in Hawaii After Medical Emergency
Action legend Chuck Norris is currently hospitalized in Kauai following a medical emergency, though sources indicate the 86-year-old actor is in good spirits.
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Honolulu Grapples with Widespread Disruptions Amid Severe Weather
Severe weather, including gusty winds and heavy rain, has caused extensive power outages and closures of schools, government offices, and city facilities across Hawaii, particularly impacting Oahu and Honolulu.
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Ricky Martin’s Super Bowl Performance Highlights Colonial Critique
Ricky Martin’s appearance with Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl LX halftime show brought their song ‘LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii’ to a massive audience, drawing.
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Luke Bryan Returns for American Idol’s Transformative New Season with Major Format Changes
Country music superstar Luke Bryan is set to return as a judge for American Idol’s upcoming season, premiering January 26. The new season introduces significant format changes, including a new ‘Ohana Round’ in Hawaii and a relocation of the iconic…
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Kilauea Volcano Prepares for ‘Episode 40’ High Fountaining: What to Expect
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is on the cusp of a significant eruption, with scientists anticipating ‘Episode 40’ high lava fountaining. Currently in a precursory phase, the USGS maintains a WATCH alert level, closely monitoring activity confined to Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
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Hawaii News Now: New Year’s Injuries, Green Fee Tax, and Weather Updates for 2026
2026 kicks off in Hawaii with fireworks-related injuries, the state’s pioneering climate-focused tourism tax, and shifting trade winds bringing rain. Here’s what you need to know from Hawaii News Now.
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Key Updates from Hawaii: Food Assistance, Botanical Garden Plans, and More
Explore Hawaii’s latest developments, from emergency food assistance and botanical garden master planning to the end of a 208-year-old publication.