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April 20
FILE - Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, center, and his wife Jean chat with President Jimmy Carter during a White House reception for governors in Washington, Jan. 21, 1977. (AP Photo, File)
April 17

Pilot says Hawaii tour helicopter vibrated and spun before crash killed 3

The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a sightseeing flight off the Hawaiian island of Kauai last month, killing three passengers, has told investigators that the aircraft underwent a series of intense vibrations and entered a spin before plunging i...
April 17
Kauai Ocean Safety members and other people assist individuals after an Airborne Aviation tourist helicopter crash on Kalalau Beach on Kauai, Hawaii, on March 26, 2026. (Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Robertson/Station Kauai/U.S. Coast Guard via AP)
April 09

Hawaii doctor found guilty of attempted manslaughter in cliffside hike attack

The jury convicted him of a lesser charge, attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance.
April 09
VIDEO: Hawaii doctor found guilty of attempted manslaughter in cliffside hike attack
April 09

Hawaii at risk of flooding, while dry conditions raise fire danger in the Northeast

The weather off the coast of California signals a go for Artemis II splashdown.
April 09
Red-flag fire danger alerts have been issued for New York's Hudson Valley, April 9, 2026
April 09

Jury convicts Hawaii doctor of attempted manslaughter in attack on his wife

In a little more than eight hours, a jury found Dr. Gerhardt Konig guilty of manslaughter after prosecutors said he attacked his wife with a rock and tried to push her off a cliff.
April 09
VIDEO:  Jury convicts Hawaii doctor of attempted manslaughter in attack on his wife
April 07

What to watch for in closing arguments in trial of Hawaii doctor

Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty and testified in his own defense.
April 07
VIDEO: What to watch for in closing arguments in trial of Hawaii doctor
April 07

Closing arguments expected in trial of doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hike

Gerhardt Konig, 47, is accused of beating his wife, Arielle Konig, with a rock on the Pali Puka Trail on Oahu on March 24, 2025.
April 07
VIDEO: Closing arguments expected in trial of doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hike
April 02

Prosecutors grill Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hiking trail

Gerhardt Konig has pleaded not guilty to second-degree attempted murder.
April 02
Gerhardt Konig testifies during his attempted murder trial in Honolulu, April 2, 2026.
April 02

Hawaii doctor claims he acted in self defense during testimony

The doctor who officials say tried to kill his wife while on a hike in Hawaii, took the stand for a second day.
April 02
VIDEO: Hawaii doctor claims he acted in self defense during testimony
April 01

Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill wife takes the stand

The doctor accused of trying to kill his wife while hiking in Hawaii took the stand, a day after his son told the jury his father confessed.
April 01
VIDEO: Gerhardt Konig confessed minutes after alleged attack on wife in Hawaii, son testifies
March 31

Hawaii doctor trial: Son’s testimony under scrutiny

ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire breaks down key testimony as the defense challenges weeks of eyewitness accounts.
March 31
VIDEO: Hawaii doctor trial: Son’s testimony under scrutiny
March 28

Deadly helicopter crash in Hawaii

Officials say the helicopter went down near remote Kalalau Beach on Kauai.
March 28
Deadly helicopter crash in Hawaii
March 27

3 killed, 2 injured in Hawaii tour helicopter crash

A tour helicopter off Hawaii's island of Kauai plummeted into a sand bar about thirty minutes after taking off. The NTSB is investigating the crash.
March 27
VIDEO: 3 killed, 2 injured in Hawaii tour helicopter crash
March 27

3 killed, 2 injured in Hawaii helicopter tour crash

The helicopter crashed off Kalalau Beach in Kauai, Hawaii, on Thursday.
March 27
The helicopter crashed off Kalalau Beach in Kauai, Hawaii, on Thursday.
March 26

One of the first officers on the scene testified about the moment he encountered a bloodied Arielle Konig after she was allegedly attacked by her then-husband on a Hawaii hiking trail.

One of the first officers on the scene testified about the moment he encountered a bloodied Arielle Konig after she was allegedly attacked by her then-husband on a Hawaii hiking trail.
March 26
One of the first officers on the scene testified about the moment he encountered a bloodied Arielle Konig after she was allegedly attacked by her then-husband on a Hawaii hiking trail.
March 25

Disturbing video in trial of doctor accused of trying to kill wife on Hawaii hike

Witnesses are seen leading her from the trail after she said her husband hit her head with a rock.
March 25
VIDEO: Disturbing video in trial of doctor accused of trying to kill wife on Hawaii hike
March 24

Wife testifies during trial of doctor accused of trying to kill her on hiking trail

Arielle Konig testified against her husband, Gerhardt Konig.
March 24
Arielle Konig testifies during her husband's attempted murder trial in Honolulu, March 24, 2026.
March 24

Wife of doctor testifies husband attacked her on cliff in Hawaii

In chilling testimony, Arielle Konig recounted the moment her husband allegedly tried to kill her, saying her husband, Gerhardt Konig, also tried to inject her with a syringe.
March 24
VIDEO: Wife of doctor testifies husband attacked her on cliff in Hawaii
March 24

Doctor on trial for allegedly trying to kill wife on Hawaii hiking trail

The wife is set to take the stand today in the trial of her husband, who is accused of trying to kill her during a hike.
March 24
VIDEO: Doctor on trial for allegedly trying to kill wife on Hawaii hiking trail
March 23

Severe flooding hits Hawaii islands, causing power outages and major damage

Heavy rains triggered widespread flooding across Hawaii, leaving thousands without power and straining recovery in Maui. WABC meteorologist Jeff Smith discusses the situation.
March 23
Severe flooding hits Hawaii islands, causing power outages and major damage
March 22

Evacuations ordered in Hawaii as officials warn 120 year old dam could fail

The threat for the imminent failure of the Wahiawa Dam on Hawaii's Oahu island continues to loom following heavy rainstorms.
March 22
VIDEO: Evacuations ordered in Hawaii as officials warn 120 year old dam could fail
March 21

Hundreds rescued after major storm

Thousands were evacuated and hundreds rescued during catastrophic flooding in Hawaii. WABC meteorologist Dani Beckstrom reports on the severe weather.
March 21
VIDEO: Hundreds rescued after major storm
March 21

Flash floods in Hawaii lead to mass evacuations on Oahu island

A flash flood warning for Hawaii's Oahu island has been extended Saturday as the threat for the imminent failure of the Wahiawa Dam continues to loom following heavy rainstorms.
March 21
Flash floods in Hawaii lead to mass evacuations on Oahu island
March 21

Rain and gusty winds hammer Hawaii as intense heat grips southwest US

Geoff Bansen tracks the latest of the dangerous weather in Hawaii and the emergent heat dome over the southwest United States, where temperatures in some states have broken March records.
March 21
VIDEO: Rain and gusty winds hammer Hawaii as intense heat grips southwest US
March 21

Thousands flee flooding in Hawaii

Dangerous flooding is impacting Hawaii's Oahu island, prompting more than 230 rescues amid "catastrophic" damage as major rains pummel the area for the second significant rain event in a week.
March 21
VIDEO: Thousands flee flooding in Hawaii
March 21

Hawaii governor activates National Guard amid flood emergency

The island is dealing with catastrophic flooding that has washed away roads and homes as it faces a second round of rain.
March 21
VIDEO: Hawaii governor activates National Guard amid flood emergency
March 20

Maui doctor on trial for allegedly attempting to murder wife

In the trial of a Hawaii anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a hike for her birthday and beating her with a rock, prosecutors revealed graphic images of his wife's head injury.
March 20
VIDEO: Maui doctor on trial for allegedly attempting to murder wife
March 20

Flash flood emergency impacting Hawaii's Oahu Island

A flash flood warning was issued for northern Oahu earlier Friday for "catastrophic flooding" with local emergency personnel reporting "life-threatening flash flooding."
March 20
VIDEO: Flash flood emergency impacting Hawaii's Oahu Island
March 20

Hawaii doctor appears in court on attempted murder charge

"GMA" reports on the trial of a Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during a hike as he faces a second-degree attempted murder charge.
March 20
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March 11

Whale of a story in Hawaii

Witnessing a breaching whale is a thrill, but whale watchers in Maui got a rare treat of seeing three whales breaching at once.
March 11
VIDEO: Whale of a story in Hawaii
February 09

High winds cause thousands to lose power as storm system slams Hawaii

Schools and government buildings were closed Monday due to the storm.
February 09
Entrance to the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
January 15

Rooster crosses the road with ease in Hawaii

A wild rooster was spotted skillfully dodging traffic in Honolulu.
January 15
VIDEO: Rooster crosses the road with ease in Hawaii
December 05

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum helps reach new generation 84 years after the attack

Martha Raddatz walks through Honolulu's Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and speaks with the team on a mission to reach the next generation and ensure Americans remember.
December 05
VIDEO: Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum helps reach new generation 84 years after the attack
December 08

Watch a camera capture its own demise while livestreaming the Kilauea eruption

A USGS camera inside Kilauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawaii was overtaken by lava as the volcano sent fountains up to 1,000 feet into the air, officials said.
December 08
A USGS camera inside Kilauea’s Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawaii was overtaken by lava as the volcano sent fountains up to 1,000 feet into the air, officials said.
December 08

High lava fountains at Kilauea destroy USGS monitoring camera

It was the 38th eruption since the current series began in December 2024.
December 08
An eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano knocked out a remote camera that was monitoring the volcano, Dec. 6, 2025.
November 26

4.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Hawaii's Big Island

The USGS said the quake was unrelated to recent Kilauea volcanic eruptions.
November 26
The USGS said the quake was unrelated to recent Kilauea volcanic eruptions.
November 24

One of the most active volcanoes in the world is gearing up for another eruption

The upcoming activity would mark the 37th episodic eruption since December 2024.
November 24
The Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, Nov. 24, 2025.
November 11

Funnel cloud of ash forms next to spewing lava in Hawaii

A swirling ash "tornado" formed next to jets of lava on Sunday as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is once again shooting lava more than 1,000 feet into the air.
November 11
VIDEO: Funnel cloud of ash forms next to spewing lava in Hawaii
November 07

Activity expected at one of the most active volcanoes in the world

Kilauea has sent lava 1,000 feet into the air multiple times this year.
November 07
The eruption of the Kilauea volcano on March 11, 2025 in Volcano National Park, Hawaii.
October 24

Elevated fire danger impacting Hawaiian islands, officials say

A burn ban is in place to prevent a potential spark that could cause a wildfire.
October 24
A Hilo and Volcano direction sign, July 15, 2025, in Hilo, Hawaii.
October 18

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano spews lava in latest eruption

Mount Kilauea, a volcano that has been active in recent years, erupted again on Hawaii’s Big Island, according to the United States Geological Survey.
October 18
VIDEO: Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano spews lava in latest eruption
September 26

Authorities search for diver who went missing in waters off Hawaii coast

Bryson Higashi, 44, was last seen at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon.
September 26
Bryson Higashi is seen in this undated photo provided by the U.S. Coast Guard.
September 06

Hawaii under state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Kiko

It is forecast to approach the islands as a tropical storm early next week.
September 06
This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Hurricane Kiko, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.
August 28

Grandchildren gift grandma vacation to Hawaii after taking them on one-on-one trips

Grandma Noreen took each of her 16 grandchildren on a one-on-one vacation. Now, as adults, her grandchildren are giving back by taking her on a summer vacation to Hawaii.
August 28
VIDEO: Grandchildren gift grandma vacation to Hawaii after taking them on one-on-one trips
August 20

One of the world's most active volcanoes in this US state is about to erupt again

Volcanic activity will mark the 31st time Kilauea has erupted since December.
August 20
On August 18, the goal field observations confirmed that lava was moving up inside the vent. While perched lava was not observed, lava spatter was visible intermittently during gas pistoning events.
August 04

Maui firefighters battle brush fire in Ka'anapali

The blaze comes almost two years after the devastating Lahaina wildfires.
August 04
Firefighters in Maui are battling a brush fire burning above Kaanapali, Hawaii, on Monday.
July 20

7.4 magnitude earthquake hits off Russian coast, prompting brief tsunami warning

A 7.4 magnitude quake struck near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, USGS said.
July 20
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June 20

Eruption at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano sends lava shooting 1,000 feet in air

Dozens of eruptions have occurred at Kilauea since December.
June 20
The south Halemaʻumaʻu crater of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii is shown on June 20, 2025.
June 20

Eruption at Kilauea sends lava shooting 1,000 feet

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is erupting again in spectacular fashion, sending lava shooting 1,000 feet into the sky, according to the United States Geological Survey.
June 20
Video: Eruption at Kilauea sends lava shooting 1,000 feet
May 20

Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi breaks silence months after disappearance

Hannah Kobayashi's father died after traveling to California to search for her.
May 20
Ryan Kobayashi, center, holds a picture of his missing daughter Hannah Kobayashi outside Crypto.com Arena, Nov. 21, 2024, in Los Angeles.