Hawaii to allow nurses to perform abortions

Hawaii law previously said only physicians could perform early, in-clinic abortions. But because of a doctor shortage, several smaller islands lack abortion providers which forces residents of those islands to fly to Honolulu if they need the procedure.

Hawaii vacation of 3 East Coast friends ended in death

A Hawaii vacation for three tourists from the U.S. East Coast turned deadly after one of them became “psychotically” drunk, his friend testified Wednesday.

8.1-magnitude earthquake off New Zealand triggers tsunami warning, forces thousands to evacuate

A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck Thursday in the ocean off New Zealand, prompting thousands of people to evacuate and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific.

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano continues to vent lava

The western half of the lava lake in a crater on Kilauea Volcano was about 650 feet deep Friday morning.

Arizona man who died in Pearl Harbor attack identified decades later

Arizona man, Carl Johnson, died at the age of 18 in the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was finally identified by the Navy decades later and his remains will be buried in Phoenix, fulfilling his parent's dream of having him home once again.

Timeline: Critical events that led up to 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor

When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, it became one of the worst attacks ever carried out on American soil and changed the course of the country, spurring the United States' entry into WWII.

Work in paradise: Hawaii offering incentives to remote workers who move to state

Hawaii’s new Movers and Shakas program hopes to attract talented individuals to the islands to work remotely, forging an economy resilient to economic downturns like the one triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Salesforce billionaire helps arrange $2M mask donation to Hawaii island

The masks are expected to be shipped in weekly installments of about 70,000 each for public distribution at COVID-19 testing sites and other venues.

Visitors to Hawaii will be required to fill out mandatory health questionnaire before entry

Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shark spotted as Coast Guard crew takes swim break

US Coast Guard crew had to think fast when a shark crashed their swimming break in the Pacific Ocean this week. The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Kimball was taking a much-needed break with a “swim call”, the Coast Guard said.