Hawaii
Wildfire red flag warnings called off as Hurricane Hone passes Hawaii
Hurricane Gilma, meanwhile, increased to a category four hurricane on Saturday night, but it was still far east of Hawaii.
By Audrey McAvoy and Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press
Billy Monger aiming to break Ironman record for double leg amputee
The 25-year-old racing driver and Race Across The World star will take on a 140-mile course in Hawaii.
By Laura Harding, PA Deputy Entertainment Editor
Hawaii lifeguard dies in shark attack while surfing off Oahu
Tamaro Perry died of his injuries after the incident near Goat Island, authorities said.
By AP Reporters
Kilauea, Hawaii’s second-largest volcano, is erupting again
The area last erupted in December 1974.
By Associated Press Reporters
Study – Almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues
The August 8 blaze killed at least 101 people.
By Audrey McAvoy, AP
US military drains giant wartime fuel tanks which had poisoned water supply
Almost 400 million litres of fuel had to be pumped from the leaking Second World War era tanks in Hawaii.
By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press
Hawaii fire survivors moving into housing but 3,000 still in hotels
Governor Josh Green expects all displaced residents to leave the hotels by July 1.
By Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press
Heart of Hawaiian town burned by wildfire reopens to residents
Day passes are allowing people to return to Lahaina as the clean-up work continues.
By Lindsey Wasson and Audrey McAvoy and Associated Press
Environmental damage feared as US navy plane lands in Hawaii bay
There are fears fuel could spill from the aircraft after it overshot a runway.
By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and AP