Hawaii Coverage

11-year-old reportedly bitten by shark in Hawaii

An 11-year-old girl is recovering after she was apparently bitten by a shark off the coast of Hawaii on Saturday.

The water has turned a shocking shade of magenta in this Hawaii refuge

(CNN) -- A pond in Hawaii looks like something right out of a fairy tale. Water at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, one of the few coastal salt marshes on the island of Maui, has been bright pink since at least October 30, officials say, after its salt content surged amid an extreme drought.

By Abigail Holmes and Angela Fritz, CNN

Fort Liberty newlyweds help wildfire relief effort while on honeymoon in Maui

On their honeymoon in Hawaii, two Fort Liberty officers put their honeymoon on hold to help with relief efforts.

Ashley Rowe, WRAL anchor/reporter

Fort Liberty couple's Maui honeymoon became a rescue mission

Two Fort Liberty officers put their honeymoon in Hawaii on hold to help with relief efforts.

Red Cross volunteers work to assist those impacted by Maui wildfires

Workers and volunteers in Hawaii are sorting through donation for those impacted by the devastating wildfires.

Disaster responders from NC heading to Maui

Friday morning, a group of disaster responders here in North Carolina will be heading to Maui to help those affected by the wildfires. The American Red Cross of NC said they are sending six disaster responders to provide aid to locals and tourists in need.

NC disaster responders heading to Maui to help the thousands of people affected by wildfires

The American Red Cross of NC said they are sending six disaster responders to provide aid to locals and tourists in need.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

Local families hope to get home from Maui wildfires, wild first responders from NC move in

As 1,000 flock to airports to escape the Maui wildfires, WRAL News spoke with one Morrisville family who is still trying to get off the island.

For visitors, locals, fires in Maui truly devastating

Hawaiian officials are urging tourists to postpone their trips, but some North Carolinians are already there.

Garner family on vacation in Maui witnesses devastating wildfires

A Garner family is on vacation in Maui to celebrate an anniversary and birthday. They describe their scary experience being stuck in the midst of the devastating wildfires in Hawaii.

Triangle man gives emotional, firsthand account of devstation from Hawaii wildfires

Greg Taylor -- a familiar name here in the Triangle -- gives his emotional, firsthand account of the devstation from Hawaii wildfires.

Wildfires claim 67 lives: 'It looks apocalyptic,' says former Raleigh resident living in Maui

As tourists try to get off Maui and return to the mainland, some former Raleigh residents call the island home.

WRAL staff

Search for missing woman ends after shark attack in Maui

The search has ended for a missing 60-year-old woman who disappeared after reports of a shark sighting in Hawaii.

Raleigh residents react to shark attack outside their Maui hotel

The local NBC affiliate KHNL is reporting that the husband told authorities they fought off the shark, and he returned safely to shore. The woman never returned to shore, but a snorkel and a bathing suit were found.

Raleigh families witness aftermath of Hawaii shark attack, authorities search for missing woman

One NBC affiliate is reporting the husband told authorities they fought off the shark, and he returned safely to shore. The woman never returned to shore, but a snorkel and a bathing suit were found.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Volcanic eruption from Mauna Loa gets closer to Hawaii's main highway

People on Hawaii's Big Island are bracing for major upheaval as lava from Mauna Loa slides closer to cutting off a key highway. That could add hours to commute times, ambulance rides, doctor's visits, and truck deliveries. Over the past 24 hours, the lava has been moving at about 25 feet per hour -- down from 40 per hour over the weekend.

World's largest volcano erupts, causes safety concerns

The lava spewing from the largest active volcano in the world, Mauna Loa, is creeping dangerously close to a major highway on Hawaii's Big Island. Local and state officials are taking action to come up with a plan in case that lava gets too close.

Lava flow threatens Hawaiian homes

Incredible pictures give a close-up look at the lava flow from Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano.

F-16 fighter jet marks hard landing at Honolulu's airport

According to the Hawaii transportation department, the pilot used the jet's tail hook to slow down. No injuries were reported and there was no damage to the runway.

Rare blizzard warning issued in Hawaii

A blizzard is forecasted for this weekend in Hawaii.

Hawaii will reopen to vaccinated visitors in November.

Hawaii Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday that the state will "safely open" to fully vaccinated residents and visitors who are traveling domestically and between islands for business or pleasure, starting Nov. 1.

Isabella Grullón Paz, New York Times

Caught on camera: Vacationing surfer pulls woman from rough Hawaii waves

An Australian surfer vacationing in Hawaii came to the rescue of a woman who was struggling in rough waves along the north shore of Oahu.

Hawaii is offering free round trips to remote workers who want to live there temporarily

What better way to survive a pandemic than to do it on a beach in Hawaii?

By Alaa Elassar, CNN

Travelers arrive in Hawaii after COVID pre-testing

Thousands of travelers are arriving in Hawaii following the launch of pre-travel COVID-19 testing program that allows travelers to come to the islands without quarantining for two weeks if they could produce a negative coronavirus test.

Aggressive seaweed smothering Pacific reefs

Researchers say a recently discovered species of seaweed is killing large patches of coral on once-pristine reefs and is rapidly spreading across one of the most remote and protected ocean environments on earth.