Hawaii
Hawaii avian malaria threat worse due to climate change
Scientists in Hawaii fear warmer temperatures as a result of climate change will make avian malaria a bigger threat in the state.
Hawaii's Tulsi Gabbard wins fourth term
The Hawaiian congresswoman, Tulsi Gabbard, who was born in American Samoa, has won re-election for a fourth term in the US House of Representatives.
American Samoa re-elects Republican congresswoman
American Samoa's republican congresswoman has been re-elected by a landslide majority, winning 83 percent of the vote.
Telescope construction approved for sacred mountain in Hawai'i
Hawai'i's top court has approved construction of a 30-metre telescope on a mountain that is sacred to native Hawaiians.
Shock at hurricane claiming Hawaiian island
The superintendent at a marine reserve near Hawaii says the disappearance of an island is devastating for a critical breeding ground.
Island in Hawaii vanishes after hurricane
A remote island in Hawaii has vanished beneath the sea after it was hit by Hurricane Walaka earlier this month.
#beingmicronesian exposes abuse towards Micronesians in Hawaii
Sha Ongelungel started the #beingmicronesian online movement to raise awareness about discrimination faced by Micronesian immigrants in Hawaii.
Online movement exposes discrimination faced by Micronesians
An online movement is raising awareness about discrimination faced by Micronesian immigrants in Hawaii. Audio
Hawaii forum to address racism against Micronesians
The Micronesian community in Hawaii have an opportunity next week to highlight some of the barriers they face as immigrants in the state. Audio
Hurricane Walaka heading towards Johnston Atoll
Hurricane Walaka remains a Category 4 storm to the southwest of Hawaii, as it heads towards Johnston Atoll.
Dam threat in Hawaii sparks evacuation plans
Officials in Hawaii are preparing for the possible evacuation of as many as 10,000 residents who live downstream from a reservoir that may spill over.
Mixed reaction to news 'the Rock' to play Hawaiian King
For Samoan actor, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, his dream has just come true, having been cast as the lead role in a Hollywood film about Hawaii's King Kamehameha. Audio
The Rock to play Hawai'i's King Kamehameha
The American based Samoan actor, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, has announced he's been cast to play Hawaii's King Kamehameha in an upcoming Hollywood film. Audio
Flash flood warnings on Kaua'i in Hawai'i
Flash flood warnings have been issued for the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i, with residents on the north coast told to evacuate as the remnants of Hurricane Lane drenched the archipelago and a new storm…
Cleanup in Hawaii after Hurricane Lane fizzles
Authorities on Hawaii's southern islands are cleaning up after Hurricane Lane.
Lane weakens to a tropical storm but Hawaii still gets drenched
Lane, the storm saturating the islands of Hawaii, has been downgraded to a tropical storm after its intensity rapidly decreased on Saturday afternoon (NZT).
Flooding, landslides as Hurricane Lane bears down on Hawaii
Torrential rain is lashing Hawaii as Hurricane Lane barrels towards the archipelago, threatening to be the first hurricane to make landfall there since 1992.
Hawaii braces as category 4 hurricane bears down
Hawaii is bracing for the most powerful storm to reach the islands in 25 years.
Hawaii faces direct hit from category 4 Hurricane Lane
The US state of Hawaii is bracing for a direct hit of a category 4 hurricane. Hurricane Lane is expected to be the most powerful storm to reach the islands in 25 years. Emergency preparations are… Audio
Hawaiians urged to take hurricane threat seriously
Hawaii's emergency management agency is preparing for significant impact from Hurricane Lane.
