Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell

Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell.

Hurricane Lowell leaves trail of damage across Hawaii
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Hurricane Lowell is moving away from Hawaii after bringing nearly 20 inches of rain to Kauai, waves up to 30 feet and wind gusts topping 90 mph. At least one person died, while the storm left behind coastal flooding, widespread power outages and reported damage. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports.

Honolulu bill could fine, jail homeless residents over shopping cart use

Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest.

Tropical Storm Lala batters Hawaii with flooding, powerful winds; 1 dead

Tropical Storm Lala battered Hawaii on Sunday with powerful winds, torrential rain and dangerous flooding after weakening from a hurricane without making landfall.

Hawaii prepares for possible hurricane landfall
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A hurricane warning is in effect for Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala intensifies and approaches the islands. The storm could become a hurricane as early as Friday evening, bringing the threat of life-threatening flooding, mudslides, and damaging winds. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports.

California family members claim they were attacked at luxury Maui resort during violent melee

A California family claims it was targeted in a racially motivated attack at a luxury Maui resort after a group allegedly hurled chairs and beat relatives ranging from teenagers to senior citizens.

Tulsi Gabbard's brother charged after allegedly trying to lure children to Waikīkī hotel room: police

The older brother of former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been charged after Honolulu police say he allegedly tried to lure several children to his Waikīkī hotel room.

Coast Guard searches for father and son off coast of Hawaii

The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.

Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement

A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.

Hawaii triple-murder suspect captured following massive manhunt

A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island.

6.0 earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Big Island

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.

Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets

Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.

Hawaii flooding forces 5,500 evacuations as 120-year-old dam fears grow

Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.

Heavy rain in Hawaii causes flash flooding
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Hawaii is facing devastating flooding as extremely heavy rain has swamped roads and farmland, and damaged hundreds of homes. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports. 

Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park

A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.

Russian spy ship near Hawaii triggers Coast Guard response

The U.S. Coast Guard announced it detected a Russian military spy vessel operating near U.S. territorial waters Oct. 29, and personnel are continuing to monitor the ship.