Hawaii

Dreaming of coral islands? Here are 6 that might ruin your Instagram with their perfection

Formed by the accumulation of coral reefs over centuries, these beautiful destinations attract over 350 million tourists every year from all over the world. Don't believe us? Well, here are 5 coral islands that are popular with travel enthusiasts all over the world.

Hawaii announces $4 bn settlement in wildfire lawsuits

The settlement was reached after four months of mediation, but must be approved by a judge to become final.

Iam Tongi becomes first Pacific Islander to win 'American Idol'

Iam Tongi, an 18-year-old from Hawaii made history this week after becoming the first Pacific Islander to win the “American Idol”.

More sharks bite people in Hawaii, but risk minuscule

The rate of shark bites in Hawaii has been increasing slightly in recent years, but the risk remains extremely low — roughly 5-in-1 million — according to new research.

Researchers come face to face with huge great white shark

Two shark researchers who came face to face with what could be one of the largest great whites ever recorded are using their encounter as an opportunity to push for legislation that would protect sharks in Hawaii.

Hawaii man says he’s devastated about sending missile alert

A former Hawaii state worker who sent a false missile alert last month said Friday he’s devastated about causing panic but was “100 percent sure” at the time that the attack was real.

False missile alert sparks Hawaii panic

An emergency alert was sent mistakenly to Hawaii's residents warning of an imminent ballistic missile attack when an employee at the state emergency management agency pushed the "wrong button," Hawaii's governor says.

Never-before-seen life spotted by Hawaiian deep-sea expedition

After about eight dives into the deep water of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument of north-west Hawaii, some thousands of samples and images of never-before-seen life and landforms have been collected.

US Navy limits 'whale-harming' sonar in Pacific

The US Navy agrees to limit its use of sonar that may inadvertently harm whales and dolphins in waters near Hawaii and California.

July 3, 2015
July 3, 2015

Solar Impulse completes epic flight to Hawaii

Solar Impulse, the aeroplane that is powered only by the sun, has landed in Hawaii after making a historic 7,200km flight across the Pacific from Japan.

April 15, 2015
April 15, 2015

US to exhume remains of Pearl Harbor dead for identification

The remains of nearly 400 US servicemen killed at Pearl Harbor are to be exhumed so they may be identified and given individual burials.

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