U.S. and South Korean officials are meeting in Hawaii this week to discuss sharing the cost of American troops in South Korea. The talks aim for a fair outcome to strengthen the alliance, officials say. The meeting, held in Honolulu, focuses on
Health officials in Hawaii have confirmed five cases of whooping cough among members of a family, including a case that has led to the hospitalization of a child. The Hawaii Department of Health says each case of pertussis affected an unvaccinated individual
U.S. lawmakers have sent a letter of warning to the U.S. Navy saying the country could be wholly unprepared for a possible conflict should the military follow through with a plan to move fuel from Hawaii to storage facilities across the Indo-Pacific.
Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart departed on a journey to become the first pilot to successfully fly solo from Hawaii to mainland United States on this day in history, Jan. 11, 1935. The daring flight across a vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean
A beach in the UK has been named among one of the best in the world. National Geographic has released a list of the 21 best seaside escapes from some of the world’s most exotic locations. Beaches in Costa Rica, Hawaii and
If you’re looking for a tropical getaway packed with sand, sun, swimming with marine life and scenic hikes, Hawaii is a one-stop destination for all of those. Hawaii is an island bursting with culture and history, though more secluded than many other
In August, the historical town of Lahaina, Hawaii, was decimated in a massive wildfire that caused dozens of deaths. On Tuesday, residents of Lahaina delivered a petition to delay the reopening of a portion of West Maui to tourism. While residents said
In August, America’s most deadly wildfire in more than a century erupted in Maui, Hawaii. The blaze, which sent residents jumping over a sea wall to find shelter in the waves, destroyed 2,000 buildings and killed dozens of victims. On Monday, authorities
Rescue teams in Hawaii are nearing the end of their search for victims of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. Three weeks have passed since the fire devastated Maui’s historic seaside community of Lahaina and caused 115 deaths so
President Dwight Eisenhower signed a proclamation declaring Hawaii the 50th state on this day in history, Aug. 21, 1959. “All 49 states will join in welcoming the new one – Hawaii – to this union,” said Eisenhower in extemporaneous remarks made after