Hawaii Cop, Jody Buddemeyer, Arrested After Cyclist Killed
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) – A 30-year-old police officer on Hawaii’s Big Island was arrested and placed on administrative leave after he hit with his car and killed a bicyclist visiting…
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Hawaii Pair Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Donations For Third-Grader On Life Support
A man and woman were arrested by Hawaii police on Wednesday after video surveillance allegedly showed them stealing a jar of donations for a young girl fighting for her life….
Stay Out Of Sacred Falls, Or Else: Hawaii Officials
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii officials have long been warning people to stay away from Sacred Falls, a dramatic waterfall where a landslide killed eight hikers more than 15 years ago….
Volunteers Rescue Cats From Hawaii Lava Flow
HILIO, Hawaii (AP) — An animal rescue group is taking in stray cats near an active volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island. – © 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved….
What Does It Mean To Be ‘Local’ In Hawaii?
You eat Spam musubi. You call your elders “Auntie” or “Uncle.” You leave your slippers at the door wherever you go. People in Hawaii talk a lot about what it…
‘Humpback Whales’ Film Is An Important Reminder That Not Every Environmental Story Is Bad News
With so many of the world’s biggest environmental stories dominated by degradation, loss and rapid change, it can be quite relieving to get a little bit of good news. In…
Naeem Williams Gets Life Sentence In 5-Year-Old Daughter’s Death
A former Hawaii-based soldier who avoided the death penalty in his 5-year-old daughter’s beating death will spend the rest of his life behind bars. A federal judge in Honolulu on…
Living With a Star
Though it is sedate in comparison with other stars, our sun is a volatile neighbor, a thermonuclear furnace fueling spectacular storms that send high-energy particles and radiation far out into…
Mysterious Blainville’s Beaked Whale Makes An Appearance In Hawaii
Whale season in Hawaii usually means majestic humpbacks bumping into boats or swimming with dolphins, but the Aloha State is also home to a more mysterious and reclusive cetacean. Last…
Coach Cuts Wrestler’s Long Hair, Police Investigate
A friendly bet between a high school coach and a wrestler has led to a suspension and a police investigation in Hawaii. Carla Fontes hadn’t cut her hair since intermediate…
Pele’s Hair, Or Lava Glass, Is As Mystical As It Is Beautiful (PHOTOS)
As the Puna lava flow remains mostly stalled near the town of Pahoa on the Big Island of Hawaii, visitors up the slope of the Kilauea volcano can still witness…
Governors Ige and Snyder Battle It Out For Best ‘Kermit The Frog’ Impression
Hawaii is just getting used to the nasally monotone of its new governor, but David Ige — the Twitterverse has noted — sounds eerily familiar: David Ige sounds like a…
An #AlohaHuffPost Roundup, Now In Technicolor!
Winter in Hawaii is anything but dull. While mainland cities turn progressively more grey, Hawaii is sitting in the middle of the Pacific in technicolor bliss. For this week’s #alohahuffpost…
7 Jaw-Dropping Hawaii Spots Where Time Stands Still
Ever wonder what’s behind that famous “aloha spirit?” Why are people in Hawaii so darn healthy and happy all the time? The local culture is a big part of it,…