Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
Hawaii triple-murder suspect captured following massive manhunt
A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island.
A man wanted in connection with the killings of three men was apprehended Thursday after a massive search of Hawaii’s Big Island.
6.0 earthquake shakes Hawaii’s Big Island
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, shaking communities across the island’s western side and triggering several aftershock.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Doctor accused of trying to kill wife found guilty
We are learning the latest as Hawaii anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig was convicted of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance after prosecutors said he tried to kill his wife. The incident centered around an alleged attack that prosecutors say was fueled by suspicions of an affair. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with former federal prosecutor, Neama Rahmani, after Konig denied trying to kill his wife, telling jurors the confrontation spiraled out of control after an argument.
We are learning the latest as Hawaii anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig was convicted of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance after prosecutors said he tried to kill his wife. The incident centered around an alleged attack that prosecutors say was fueled by suspicions of an affair. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with former federal prosecutor, Neama Rahmani, after Konig denied trying to kill his wife, telling jurors the confrontation spiraled out of control after an argument.
Hawaii doctor convicted of attempted manslaughter
We are learning more after a Hawaii anesthesiologist who was accused of trying to murder his wife has now been convicted of the lesser charge of attempted manslaughter. A jury in Honolulu returned the verdict against Gerhardt Konig on Wednesday. The charge, attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance, carries up to 20 years in prison. Konig’s attorney, Thomas Otake, said he planned to appeal.
We are learning more after a Hawaii anesthesiologist who was accused of trying to murder his wife has now been convicted of the lesser charge of attempted manslaughter. A jury in Honolulu returned the verdict against Gerhardt Konig on Wednesday. The charge, attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance, carries up to 20 years in prison. Konig’s attorney, Thomas Otake, said he planned to appeal.
Hawaii doctor accused of attacking wife faces trial
We are learning more about an anesthesiologist, Dr. Gerhardt Konig, who is accused of trying to kill his wife. Jurors in Maui were shown disturbing police body camera footage this week that reportedly captured the aftermath of the alleged attack. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Legal Affairs Journalist, Meghann Cuniff as prosecutors accuse Gerhardt Konig of assaulting his wife during a hike in Hawaii after he reportedly discovered she was involved in an emotional affair.
We are learning more about an anesthesiologist, Dr. Gerhardt Konig, who is accused of trying to kill his wife. Jurors in Maui were shown disturbing police body camera footage this week that reportedly captured the aftermath of the alleged attack. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with Legal Affairs Journalist, Meghann Cuniff as prosecutors accuse Gerhardt Konig of assaulting his wife during a hike in Hawaii after he reportedly discovered she was involved in an emotional affair.
Hawaii continues to recover after historic flooding
We are getting the latest updates as flood concerns remain across much of Hawaii. This comes as clean up efforts continue after torrential rainfall from major storms led to life-threatening floods last week. According to our partners at Fox Weather, homes were destroyed after massive amounts of water rushed across the North Shore of Oahu. This event reportedly triggered a Flash Flood Emergency early Friday. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray as he continues his coverage from Hawaii.
We are getting the latest updates as flood concerns remain across much of Hawaii. This comes as clean up efforts continue after torrential rainfall from major storms led to life-threatening floods last week. According to our partners at Fox Weather, homes were destroyed after massive amounts of water rushed across the North Shore of Oahu. This event reportedly triggered a Flash Flood Emergency early Friday. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray as he continues his coverage from Hawaii.
Hawaii flooding forces 5,500 evacuations as 120-year-old dam fears grow
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
National park death exposes repeated rule violations as tourists take dangerous risks
A tourist died late last week after entering a closed, hazardous area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
A tourist died late last week after entering a closed, hazardous area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park
A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.
A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.
Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf in Hawaii waters
A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii saved two struggling children in high surf waters before tragically encountering trouble himself.
A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii saved two struggling children in high surf waters before tragically encountering trouble himself.
Russian spy ship near Hawaii triggers Coast Guard response
The U.S. Coast Guard announced it detected a Russian military spy vessel operating near U.S. territorial waters Oct. 29, and personnel are continuing to monitor the ship.
The U.S. Coast Guard announced it detected a Russian military spy vessel operating near U.S. territorial waters Oct. 29, and personnel are continuing to monitor the ship.
Hawaii turns watchful eye to Hurricane Kiko as storm returns to Category 4 strength
While the islands are in the five-day forecast cone, meteorologists said that Kiko will be a completely different storm by the time it approaches Hawaii early next week.
While the islands are in the five-day forecast cone, meteorologists said that Kiko will be a completely different storm by the time it approaches Hawaii early next week.
Watch: Ferry nearly overturns along Hawaii beach
The grounding was captured on video by several witnesses who screamed as the boat careened down a swell on its side.
The grounding was captured on video by several witnesses who screamed as the boat careened down a swell on its side.
Tsunami activity reported in California after 8.8 magnitude earthquake hits Russia
Several tsunami alerts were issued for California, Hawaii, and Alaska.
Several tsunami alerts were issued for California, Hawaii, and Alaska.
Man falls 30 feet off cliff trying to get a better look at Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii
"A tree had broken the man’s fall and prevented him from plunging another hundred feet or so to the caldera floor, which could have resulted in his death," Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials said.
"A tree had broken the man’s fall and prevented him from plunging another hundred feet or so to the caldera floor, which could have resulted in his death," Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials said.
NOAA mission finds unexpected discovery at site of sunken USS Yorktown
During a 28-day deep-sea expedition, a camera aboard a remotely operated vehicle spotted a vintage automobile resting inside the wreckage USS Yorktown.
During a 28-day deep-sea expedition, a camera aboard a remotely operated vehicle spotted a vintage automobile resting inside the wreckage USS Yorktown.
Hawaiian doctor’s wife realized husband was trying to kill her, new details show
New details reveal a Hawaiian doctor allegedly pushed his wife toward a cliff and beat her with a rock during a birthday hike last week.
New details reveal a Hawaiian doctor allegedly pushed his wife toward a cliff and beat her with a rock during a birthday hike last week.
New court docs: Doctor's wife says, 'He is trying to kill me' on Hawaii trail
Newly released court documents reveal a woman's terrifying first-hand account of how her husband allegedly tried to kill her on a Hawaii hiking trail earlier this week.
Newly released court documents reveal a woman's terrifying first-hand account of how her husband allegedly tried to kill her on a Hawaii hiking trail earlier this week.