Elon Musk says SpaceX using Starlink to aid Maui wildfire recovery
Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of SpaceX and Tesla, said Wednesday that the two companies are aiding relief efforts after the deadly Maui wildfires.
GoFundMe fundraisers for Maui wildfires draw over $30 million in contributions
GoFundMe fundraisers for the Maui wildfires have drawn over $30 million in contributions as of Wednesday, with people from all over the world donating.
Deadly Maui wildfires inflict multibillion-dollar blow to Hawaii’s economy
The wildfire that devastated the Maui town of Lahaina is projected to cost $3.5 billion to $7 billion in property damage and lost output, according to an estimate by Moody's Analytics.
Hawaiian Electric Co. facing class-action lawsuit over Maui fire
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Hawaiian Electric, alleging that the utility company kept power on despite warnings ahead of last week's deadly wildfires.
Maui wedding photographer speaks out as wildfires leave local industry in question: 'Going to take years'
The catastrophic wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, have left wedding vendors and residents overall concerned about their futures and recovery as the blaze puts tourism in question.
Financial services firm pledges $1M direct donation to Hawaii wildfire recovery
Jefferies Financial Group pledged Monday to help Hawaiian wildfire humanitarian assistance by making charitable donations. The wildfires have led to at least 96 deaths.
Hawaiian Electric shares tumble as utility faces scrutiny amid deadly Maui wildfires
Hawaiian Electric is under scrutiny for not shutting off the power during a windstorm four days before racing wildfires swept through the Maui town of Lahaina.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez offer $100 million to Maui recovery effort
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, are donating $100 million to create a relief fund for those affected by Maui wildfires.
With hurricane season on the horizon for Hawaii, many homes in the state may not be prepared
Nearly two-thirds of the homes in Oahu, Hawaii, have no hurricane protections. This year's hurricane season is expected to be dangerous, and many people on the island need to prepare.
Hawaii mulls fees for ecotourism crush
Hawaii's lawmakers are debating the issue of having tourists pay to help defer the costs associated with keeping the state's natural beauty.
United Airlines passenger says people were 'praying' on flight that plunged to within 800 feet of Pacific
A passenger onboard the United Airlines flight that came close to the Pacific Ocean late last year shortly after takeoff is speaking out.
United Airlines flight plunged to within 800 feet of Pacific Ocean after takeoff, data shows
A United Airlines flight from Hawaii to California in December 2022 came within 800 feet of making contact with the Pacific Ocean, according to flight data.
Video of terrifying Hawaii turbulence flight surfaces after multiple injuries
Video has surfaced of social media or a turbulent flight from Phoenix to Honolulu on Sunday. Eleven people were taken to multiple emergency rooms in serious condition.
Hawaiian Airlines encounters ‘severe’ turbulence, at least 11 people seriously injured on flight
Nearly a dozen people were seriously injured on a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu, Hawaii, Sunday after the plane experienced severe turbulence.
Eruption of Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano boosts Big Island tourism during slow season
The eruption of Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano has boosted tourism for the Big Island as thousands flock to see the world's largest active volcano in action for the first time in 38 years.
Dwayne Johnson buys every Snickers at Hawaii 7-Eleven to 'right this wrong' of candy thefts as 14-year-old
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson said he returned to the store where he used to swipe candy bars, buying every Snickers at the 7-Eleven for a "little redeeming grace."
Attorney sues Italian restaurant chain for 'deceptive' $2 inflation fee: 'Egregious and surreptitious'
Hawaii consumer attorney Brandee Faria is suing Romano's Macaroni Grill in a class-action lawsuit that alleges their $2 inflation fee added to checks is deceptive.
Hawaii businessman, ex-Maui County official each plead guilty in political bribery case
An ex-Maui County official and a Honolulu businessman pleaded guilty to a bribery case. The Milton Choy bribed Stewart Olani Stant for business contracts.
Hawaii closes final coal-powered plant in push to be 100 percent renewable
The last coal plant in Hawaii, operated by AES Corporation, has been taken offline as the state wants to shift to solely using renewable energy sources by 2045.
Hawaii lawmakers pass bill to raise minimum wage to $18 per hour
Hawaii lawmakers passed a measure Tuesday to increase the state's minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2028.