Hawaii
Saving rare seabirds from the brink of extinction
Dr Andre Raine is an American conservationist who's been honoured as a bird saviour for his work with three critically endangered seabirds in Hawaii: the Newell's shearwater, the Hawaiian petrel, and… Audio, Gallery
Academic critical of overblown budget on Hawaii rail project
An academic at the University of Hawaii Manoa is critical about ongoing funding requests to complete Honolulu's rail project with no one held to account for money already spent.
Hawaii governor signs bill to fund cash strapped Honolulu rail
Hawaii governor signs bill into law to fund cash strapped Honolulu rail. Audio
Honolulu rail costs likely to cost US$10b plus
The cost of Honolulu's rail project is likely to exceed US$10 billion dollars.
Extra taxes proposed to fund Honolulu rail project shortfall
Hawaii's Senate will consider a bill to fund the projected $US3 billion dollar shortfall to complete the Honolulu rail project.
Quarantines in place in Hawai'i to stop tree fungus spread
A Hawai'i-based scientist says Hawai'i has strict quarantining procedures to stop the spread of a disease wiping out local native trees.
US army helicopter crashes off Hawai'i
Search and rescue efforts continue for five people on board a US Army helicopter that crashed off the Hawaiian coast of Oahu.
Hawai'i tree disease could spread across Pacific
There are fears the disease wiping out Hawai'i's native ōhi'a tree could spread throughout the Pacific.
Honolulu students will need educating on new pedestrian law
A high school student in Hawaii said many of her peers will need educating on the new law aimed at pedestrians crossing the road.
Honolulu high-rise blaze kills three, injures five
Three people were killed and at least five others suffered injuries in a fire that consumed three floors of a 36-story condominium tower in Honolulu.
Trump plans to appeal Hawaii judge ruling in Supreme Court
The Trump administration unhappy with Hawaii judge ruling regarding travel ban.
Amnesty supports Hawaii on travel ban stance
Amnesty International in Hawaii says the state is right to challenge the legality of the United States' so-called travel ban because of the huge impact it has on refugees.
Judge rejects Hawaii's bid to amend Trump travel ban
A judge in Hawaii has decided to leave in place the United States's rules regarding a so-called travel ban.
Hawaii's Muslim community slams Trump travel ban
Hawaii's Muslim community is calling travel ban measures being applied by the administration of US President Donald Trump discriminatory and a breach of constitutional rights.
Hawaii takes Trump travel ban challenge to federal court
The state of Hawaii has gone to the federal court to challenge aspects of the Trump administration's travel ban.
Calls to reconsider Honolulu rail project
There are more calls for Hawaii lawmakers to reconsider completing the Honolulu rail project due to the extravagant cost blow out.
Hawaii businesses struggle to find staff
State officials in Hawaii say the unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in 10 years and businesses are struggling to find staff.
Honolulu rail project under threat
An elevated rail project in Hawaii's capital, Honolulu, is way behind schedule and cash strapped, as lawmakers scramble to find ways to continue to fund it. The controversial project, which began on… Audio
Hawaii urged to halt rail project
A civil engineer in Hawaii is urging lawmakers to halt work on the incomplete Honolulu rail project because of a cost blow-out.