U.S. states sue EPA for stricter asbestos rules
(Reuters) – Ten U.S. states and Washington, D.C. sued the Environmental Protection Agency to begin working on rules to tighten oversight of asbestos, and reduce the health risks that the…
U.S. states, cities sue to block Trump ‘conscience’ rule for healthcare workers
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Two dozen U.S. states and municipalities sued the Trump administration on Tuesday to stop it from enforcing a rule that would make it easier for doctors…
Man injured after falling from cliff into caldera of Kīlauea volcano in Hawaii
A man has been injured after he fell into the caldera of the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii‘s Big Island, according to officials. The man fell from a 300-foot cliff after…
Southwest Airlines readies Hawaii flights in West Coast push
(Reuters) – Southwest Airlines Co will soon begin flying to Hawaii from California, as part of the budget-friendly carrier’s push to boost leisure travel from the West Coast, an executive…
U.S. government shutdown holds up FAA approval of aircraft, routes
(Reuters) – Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of aircraft such as Boeing’s (BA.N) MAX and new routes like Southwest Airline Co’s (LUV.N) Hawaii launch are on hold due to the…
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says she is running for president in 2020
Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is running for President in 2020. Interested in Elections? Add Elections as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Elections news, video, and…
Man accused of killing, dismembering mother pleads guilty
A man accused of killing and dismembering his mother in their Waikiki apartment pleaded guilty. Yu Wei Gong pleaded guilty to manslaughter Friday after originally being charged with second-degree murder.…
How to know when a hurricane is coming and other things you want to know about hurricanes, answered
Hurricane Lane barreled towards Hawaii on Wednesday, unleashing powerful winds at 155 miles per hour and prompting authorities to issue a warning and shut down all public schools. Interested in…
Hurricane Lane bears down on Hawaii as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Lane is taking aim at Hawaii as a Category 4 storm with fierce winds of 155 mph. Interested in Hurricanes? Add Hurricanes as an interest to stay up to…
US soldier in Afghanistan dies from wounds in roadside blast
A U.S. Army soldier has died from wounds sustained when a roadside bomb detonated near him while he was on patrol in southern Afghanistan, the Pentagon announced Monday. Staff Sgt.…