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Forbesscience22 hrs ago
Ash Vortices Form at Kilauea as Lava Heats Crater Floor
Multiple ash vortices appeared on USGS webcams at Kilauea over the weekend before June 15, 2026. One formed at 12:21 PM Hawaii time on June 14.
Abc Newspolitics12 days ago
Lawsuit Challenges Hawaii Homestead Leases Limited to 50% Hawaiian Blood Quantum
A lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Honolulu challenges the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which limits 99-year leases for $1 a year to applicants with at least 50% Hawaiian ancestry. The suit argues the eligibility rule violates the Constitution.
Forbesfinance17 days ago
Mauna Loa Observatory Road Reopens in 2026, More Than Three Years After 2022 Eruption
NOAA confirmed funding and announced a rebuild of the Mauna Loa site in May 2026. The Hilo support office lease was preserved after a 2025 cost-cutting proposal.
New York Postworld18 days ago
Hawaii Police Arrest Suspect in Three Killings on Big Island
A 36-year-old man was taken into custody after a multi-day search across Hawaii’s Big Island. Authorities linked him to the deaths of three men found over two days in rural areas.
japantimes.co.jpworld18 days ago
Hawaii Police Search for Man Wanted in Three Homicides
Hawai'i Island police are searching for a 36-year-old man they say is connected to three killings in the Puna district over the past 48 hours. Authorities have not identified a motive and have asked the public not to approach the suspect.
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New York Postpolitics20 days ago
Girl Hospitalized After Dog Attack on Oahu Beach
A child suffered multiple puncture wounds in a reported dog attack on Oahu's North Shore. The girl's family said she was taken to the emergency room and cannot walk. Social media posts showed video and photos of the aftermath.
Newsweekworld24 days agoUpdated
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Hawaii’s Big Island
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck late Friday about eight miles south of Honaunau-Napoopoo at a depth of 14 miles. The quake was felt on Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu. No tsunami warning was issued and officials reported no immediate damage or injuries.
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Fox Newspolitics26 days ago
Hawaii Attorney General and Cities Sue Oil Companies Over Climate Claims
Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez, Honolulu, and Maui filed lawsuits against oil and gas companies seeking damages for alleged climate-related harms. The cases target companies outside the state while excluding the local refinery Par Pacific.
yahoo.comworld26 days ago
Kilauea Volcano Produces Tephra Devils During 47th Eruption Episode
USGS scientists observed short-lived Tephra Devils forming over Kilauea’s craters during the volcano’s 47th eruptive episode last week. The phenomenon occurs when low-density tephra creates localized heat that lifts surface air into twisting columns. The next eruption is expected…
New York Postworld26 days ago
Former Hawaii TV Anchor Loses $60,000 in Sweepstakes Scam
Linda Coble, 79, a former Hawaii television news anchor, reported losing nearly $60,000 after scammers posed as officials from U.S. Customs, the IRS, and the U.S. Marshals Office. The scammers used phone calls, letters, and a fake $5.5 million cashier’s check to convince her she…
nypost.comworld29 days ago
Tourist Charged After Throwing Rock at Hawaiian Monk Seal
A 38-year-old man faces federal charges after throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on a Lahaina beach. His attorney said the man intended to protect nearby turtles rather than harm the seal.
The Boston Globescience29 days ago
Hawaii Flooding Damages Farms and Reduces Local Produce Supply
Back-to-back storms in March caused the state's worst flooding in two decades. More than 600 farms reported nearly $40 million in damage, with officials estimating broader losses near $50 million.
newser.comworld29 days ago
Hawaii Flooding Damages Farms Across Oahu North Shore
Back-to-back storms in March caused the state's worst flooding in two decades, damaging crops, livestock, and equipment on small farms. More than 600 farms reported nearly $40 million in losses, with broader estimates reaching $50 million.
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newser.combusiness29 days ago
Hawaii Flooding Damages Farms and Reduces Produce at Markets
Back-to-back storms in March caused the state's worst flooding in two decades, damaging crops and infrastructure on Oahu's North Shore. More than 600 farms reported nearly $40 million in damage, with total losses estimated at $50 million across nearly 2,000 farms.
theinertia.comworld31 days ago
Washington Man Charged With Harassing Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal
Federal authorities arrested a 38-year-old man from Covington, Washington, on charges of harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui. Prosecutors said the man threw a rock at the seal known as Lani on May 5, nearly striking the animal.
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Nbc Newsworld33 days ago
Washington Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Throwing Rock Near Hawaiian Monk Seal
Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, was arrested May 13, 2026, near Seattle after video showed him hurling a coconut-sized rock at a beloved monk seal named Lani in Lahaina, Hawaii. He faces federal charges of harassing and attempting to harass an endanger…
politics36 days ago
Honolulu Immigration Court Wait Times Reach 19 Months
The average wait for a hearing in Honolulu’s federal immigration court reached 19 months in March 2026, the longest in 15 years. Pending cases stand at 1,413, also a 15-year high. The Department of Homeland Security has curtailed asylum hearing times and increased pre-hearing rem…