A witness says she was shocked by what she saw happen to a protected Hawaiian monk seal on a Maui beach — and now ...

Hawaiian monk seals are protected under federal and state law, requiring poeple to stay at least 50 feet away. Violations can ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the national domestic violence hotline: 1-800-799-7233 in the U.S. HONOLULU (AP) ...

As communities across Hawaii dig out from destruction caused by the worst flooding to hit the state in over 20 years, nonprofits, mutual aid networks and foundations are collecting donations to ...

O'ahu resident Melanie Lee saw what's left of her house for the first time on Monday after the worst flooding Hawaii has seen in two decades turned parts of the ...

There were no deaths reported, but hundreds of people were rescued and thousands evacuated as a series of hard-hitting storms inundated the islands over the last two weeks. By Sonia A. Rao A resident ...

An aerial view of homes in an area severely damaged by flash flood is seen in Haleiwa, Hawaii, Sunday, March 22, 2026. Editorial Fellow Hawaii is grappling with the aftermath of the worst flooding to ...

HONOLULU — Evacuation orders were lifted for residents of Oahu who had been told to flee earlier Saturday as a flood-producing storm moves east, the Oahu Department of Emergency Management said.

HONOLULU (AP) — Dear Tourist: The flowers in that bright-purple lei you received on your Hawaii vacation almost certainly weren’t grown in the Aloha State. Last-minute vacations you can book with your ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Arkansas basketball entered the 2025-26 season believing it could be a national title contender. The March Madness test of that will ultimately determine the accuracy of those ...

Be sure to follow USA TODAY Sports' live bracket updates and scores, keeping track of all of NCAA Tournament's Day 1 games. Fourth-seed Arkansas (27-8) ran past No. 13 Hawaii (24-9) 97-78 in the first ...