Hawaii whale dies with stomach full of fishing nets, plastic bags

Over 35 million tons of plastic pollution is produced on Earth each year, and about a fourth of that ends up in the water, scientists say.

Wipeout: Huge waves crash into crowd at Hawaii surf competition

Dubbed the “Super Bowl of Surfing," the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational returned for the first time in seven years with huge waves and gigantic swell.

Mauna Loa eruption may end soon, scientists say

The Hawaiian mountain's first eruption in nearly 40 years may end soon, scientists say.

Hawaii authorities call off search for missing woman in Maui waters

The search in Maui has been called off for a 60-year-old missing woman from Washington after she was snorkeling with her husband.

Pearl Harbor remembrance draws handful of survivors to Hawaii

The youngest active-duty military personnel on Dec. 7, 1941, would have been about 17, making them 98 today. Many of those still alive are at least 100.

Hawaii's Mauna Loa: What hazards are posed by world's largest active volcano?

For now, lava is not threatening any homes or communities — but it could eventually reach neighborhoods on the eastern side of the Big Island, experts say.

Pro surfer Kalani David dies at 24 after having seizure while surfing in Costa Rica

Surfer and skateboarder Kalani David suffered from Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, a congenital heart disease that caused paralysis and seizures, according to reports.

Hawaii couple with possible KGB ties charged with stealing IDs of dead Texas kids

One family whose deceased child's name was stolen was shocked. "People stoop to do anything nowadays. Let kids rest in peace," the child's father said.

Teen becomes caregiver for cancer-stricken parents: 'It's all love'

Sekope Sharits said he felt the world was against him when both his parents were diagnosed with cancer, but he’s caring for them in the way a loving son would.