Hawaii News

A federal appeals court ruled today that California's ban on same-sex marriage is illegal. It’s not yet known whether the California decision will be seen as too narrow to be considered precedent for a Hawaii case arguing civil unions don't go far enough.

The Kohala middle school students represented hawaii in the national "we can change the world" science fair.

A bill that would outlaw nearly all commercial activity at the popular Windward Oahu beach faces a final vote next week after being passed unanimously Tuesday by the City Council’s Parks and Cultural Affairs Committee.

A Punahou high school senior is on a mission to lend a helping hand to local children suffering from heart disease.

Another week, another sweep for unattended belongings left in city parks. The city says it will continue to remove items as long as it needs to, no matter what "message" protestors are looking to send.

Dog and Beth Chapman say the state is missing out on about 9 million dollars in uncollected bond money because of an antiquated system.

Officials say two people were injured from strong winds that caused a tree branch to fall on them while at the International Marketplace in Waikiki Tuesday afternoon.

HONOLULU (AP) - A fatal zip line accident last fall has Hawaii lawmakers asking whether the inspection requirements should be more stringent.

HILO, February 7, 2012 - The American Red Cross is in the process of opening a shelter at the Kekuaokalani Gym (Old Airport Gym) in Kailua-Kona for residents evacuated from their homes due to a brush fire.

WASHINGTON, D.C.,--- Hawaii County will receive $1,095,907 to repair tsunami damage at the Kailua-Kona Wharf Small Boat Harbor, Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Senator Daniel K. Akaka, U.S. Representative Mazie K. Hirono and U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa announced today.