Hawaii

Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii amid 'life-threatening' conditions

The poweroutage.com website reported 42,889 customers without power as of 2:14 p.m. HST in Hawaii, including 31,792 on the Big Island and 7,203 in Maui County.

A young green sea turtle fills up on grass as ocean waters started to raise due to the approach of Tropical Storm Lala at Reed's Bay in Hilo, Hawaii on August 14, 2026.
A resident stops on a rural road as it floods in Volcano Village on Hawaii Island, on August 15, 2026.

Over 40,000 face 'life-threatening' conditions without power as Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii

A New York City police officer stands guard outside Central Synagogue during Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, in New York City, US, October 2, 2025.

Synagogues across the US targeted in bomb threat Bitcoin extortion campaign

THE DEVASTATING surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941.

On This Day: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, thrusting US into WWII


New carnivorous 'bone collector' caterpillar species discovered in Hawaii

This rare caterpillar decorates itself with insect remains to camouflage from predators.

 New carnivorous 'bone collector' caterpillar species discovered in Hawaii.

Shalom & Aloha: Volcanoes, beaches, sunsets – and Jews – in Hawaii

The history of Jews in the Hawaiian Islands, when they arrived, what happened during World War II, and what their lives are like today – including the Big Island's first bar mitzvah boy in 1970.

 ON OAHU: View at sunrise from Lanikai Pillbox Trail.

Three swimmers' fateful encounter with Hawaii's 'Pool of Death'

Three men in Hawaii's "Queen's Bath" faced a deadly whirlpool, battling turbulent waters in their bid to reach safety. One of their fates remains uncertain.


Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts for the third time this year

The eruption was preceded by a period of strong seismicity and "rapid uplift" of the summit.

A view of volcanic activity at the Halemaumau Crater, in Hawaii, U.S. September 10, 2023 in this screen grab obtained from social media video.

Evacuation order lifted for West Maui

The evacuation order was subsequently lifted after firefighters stopped the forward movement of the fire.

 Maui County firefighters fight flare-up fires in a canyon in Kula on Maui island, Hawaii, US, August 13, 2023.

Maui wildfire: A Jewish community hopes to rise from the ashes - opinion

Now that the fires have been extinguished, the journey toward recovery has already begun. The strong Aloha spirit that guides our community, has already sprung to action. 

 CHABAD OF Maui holds a Hanukkah gathering in Lahaina, this past year.

Maui children face grief, destruction as schools start up after wildfire

The wind-whipped firestorm that raged through Lahaina in west Maui killed at least 111 people in a death toll that is still mounting.

 A view of burned debris after wildfires devastated the historic town of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, U.S., August 10, 2023.

Highly trained cadaver dogs take on mission of finding Maui fire victims

Dogs also must be born with a particular personality for the job to find remains of the missing and help bring closure for anguished families.

Members of FEMA Urban Search and Rescue teams Washington Task Force 1 and Nevada Task Force 1 continue searching through destroyed neighborhoods in the Maui city of Lahaina, Hawaii, US August 13, 2023.

Prayers, terror: Race to escape Hawaiian town as wildfire rages

The fire, which charred a 5-square-mile area in hours and killed at least 101 people, has taken a toll on many of Lahaina's residents.

 lames are seen near Lahaina as wildfires driven by high winds destroy a large part of the historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii, US, August 9, 2023.

What to know about Maui's wildfires, Hawaii's deadliest disaster

Here are some key questions and answers about the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century.

 Maui County firefighters fight flare-up fires in a canyon in Kula on Maui island, Hawaii, US, August 13, 2023.