Hawaii

'Into the oven': Montana man admits to cyberstalking after threatening Hawaii's Jewish governor

When interviewed by law enforcement, Boltz confirmed that he had owned the phone number used to leave the voicemails for about a decade and that no one else had access to his devices. 

Hawaii’s Jewish governor, Josh Green.
IDF veteran Boris Baruch Shtonda completes the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii on October 10, 2026.

IDF veteran completes Hawaii Ironman race three years after losing leg in Gaza combat

People gather in an open area after an earthquake struck near the southern coast of Panama, in Panama City, Panama, October 9, 2026.

Shipping through the Panama Canal remains uninterrupted after country hit by a 7.7 mag. earthquake

A young green sea turtle fills up on grass as ocean waters started to raise due to the approach of Tropical Storm Lala at Reed's Bay in Hilo, Hawaii on August 14, 2026.

Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii amid 'life-threatening' conditions


Over 40,000 face 'life-threatening' conditions without power as Hurricane Lala approaches Hawaii

The poweroutage.com website showed 42,889 customers without power as of 2:14 p.m. in Hawaii, including 31,792 on the Big Island and 7,203 in Maui County.

A resident stops on a rural road as it floods in Volcano Village on Hawaii Island, on August 15, 2026.

Synagogues across the US targeted in bomb threat Bitcoin extortion campaign

At least six synagogues were targeted in similar incidents that according to Israeli crypto transaction monitoring company Nominis were similar to bomb threat hoaxes in 2018.

A New York City police officer stands guard outside Central Synagogue during Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, in New York City, US, October 2, 2025.

On This Day: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, thrusting US into WWII

The infamous Japanese surprise attack on the US naval base in Hawaii 80 years ago became immortalized as a "day which will live in infamy."

THE DEVASTATING surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941.

New carnivorous 'bone collector' caterpillar species discovered in Hawaii

This rare caterpillar decorates itself with insect remains to camouflage from predators.

 New carnivorous 'bone collector' caterpillar species discovered in Hawaii.

Shalom & Aloha: Volcanoes, beaches, sunsets – and Jews – in Hawaii

The history of Jews in the Hawaiian Islands, when they arrived, what happened during World War II, and what their lives are like today – including the Big Island's first bar mitzvah boy in 1970.

 ON OAHU: View at sunrise from Lanikai Pillbox Trail.

Three swimmers' fateful encounter with Hawaii's 'Pool of Death'

Three men in Hawaii's "Queen's Bath" faced a deadly whirlpool, battling turbulent waters in their bid to reach safety. One of their fates remains uncertain.


Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts for the third time this year

The eruption was preceded by a period of strong seismicity and "rapid uplift" of the summit.

A view of volcanic activity at the Halemaumau Crater, in Hawaii, U.S. September 10, 2023 in this screen grab obtained from social media video.

Evacuation order lifted for West Maui

The evacuation order was subsequently lifted after firefighters stopped the forward movement of the fire.

 Maui County firefighters fight flare-up fires in a canyon in Kula on Maui island, Hawaii, US, August 13, 2023.

Maui wildfire: A Jewish community hopes to rise from the ashes - opinion

Now that the fires have been extinguished, the journey toward recovery has already begun. The strong Aloha spirit that guides our community, has already sprung to action. 

 CHABAD OF Maui holds a Hanukkah gathering in Lahaina, this past year.

Maui children face grief, destruction as schools start up after wildfire

The wind-whipped firestorm that raged through Lahaina in west Maui killed at least 111 people in a death toll that is still mounting.

 A view of burned debris after wildfires devastated the historic town of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, U.S., August 10, 2023.