The Latest Breaking News from Hawaii

Southwest Flight Attendant Hawaii Tragedy: What We Know About Jennifer Lupton's Cause of Death Investigation

Jennifer Lupton, a Southwest Airlines flight attendant, died during a layover in Hawaii. Honolulu police are investigating the unattended death.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Tropical Storm Moke bringing more rain toward already hurricane-ravaged Hawaii

Forecasters projected Moke to deposit as much as 10 inches of rain across the Big Island

The Independent UK · Aug 23

In May 2026, Hawaii wildlife crews found 10 endangered caterpillars on Lānaʻi. Weeks later, they found the same moth on Molokaʻi for the first time since the 1940s

Hawaii wildlife crews recently discovered Blackburn's Sphinx Moth caterpillars on Lānaʻi. These endangered insects were also found in Halawa Valley and Kalae on Molokaʻi. These sightings mark the first on Molokaʻi since the 1940s. The discoveries provide crucial information for conservation efforts.

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Weather tracker: Extreme rain deluges Japan and South Korea

Downpours break records and cause transport chaos, evacuations and deaths, as people get trapped inside vehicles

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Hawaii fenced the summit of Haleakalā against goats and pigs; native plants recovered inside while grazing continued outside

The Haleakalā summit showcases a striking contrast between thriving ecosystems and areas affected by grazing. Native flora in Hawaii struggles against invasive mammals, which also pose risks to indigenous birds and insects that evolved without natural predators. To combat this, park authorities implement strict measures to exclude these ungulates, managing…

The Times of India · Aug 21

Paramedics rescued after getting caught in hurricane flooding

Two paramedics whose vehicle became surrounded by rapidly rising water were rescued in Hawaii.

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Cleanup continues in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, uprooted trees and covered roads in mud and rock

The Independent UK · Aug 20

A week-old Hawaiian monk seal pup rests on its mother at a busy Waikīkī beach – and this photographer captured the rare moment without disturbing them

The tender wildlife image highlights the sixth Hawaiian monk seal birth ever recorded at the beach – and is now a finalist in a prestigious photography award

Digital Camera World · Aug 20

Destructive and delicious: how an invasive deer in Hawaii is being turned into dinner

The overpopulation of axis deer has taken an environmental toll, but Maui Nui Venison sees it as a resource instead of a pest

The Guardian - US · Aug 20

In 1970s, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.S. Merwin & his wife Paula bought barren land in Hawaii and turned it into 19-acre forest with 3,000+ palms

W.S. Merwin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, transformed a barren plot of land in Hawaii into a thriving palm sanctuary. Initially focused on restoring native flora, he later dedicated his efforts to conserving endangered palm species from around the world. Over several decades, he and his wife nurtured nearly 3,000 palms…

The Economic Times · Aug 20