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When flames tore through a Honolulu high-rise with no sprinklers, 49 firefighters rushed in and brought everyone out safely. Six people trapped by heavy smoke, including two babies, made it home because rescuers didn't give up.
Quick-thinking Honolulu firefighters used specialized rescue tools to free a driver trapped in their vehicle after a two-car collision Saturday evening. Both injured drivers received immediate medical care and were safely transported to the hospital.
When a powerful Kona low storm flooded Oahu, Honolulu Fire Department's specialized drone team worked through the night to save neighbors trapped by rising waters. Their swift action brought dozens of residents to safety across the North Shore and Central Oahu.
Emergency crews across Oʻahu pulled more than 200 people to safety during severe weather that battered the island Friday. The massive rescue effort unfolded as dangerous conditions forced the city to close offices and evacuate residents from harm's way.
A new Hawaii program is connecting mentally ill homeless individuals with healthcare instead of handcuffs. One-third of those helped are now off the streets and receiving ongoing treatment.
Hawaii's largest sustainability expo opens April 25 in Honolulu, showcasing breakthrough solar and wind technology that could help the islands reach their clean energy goals. Climate author Bill McKibben will share solutions that prove clean energy is already working.
Nearly 346,000 people traveled to Florida's Space Coast to witness the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit in over 50 years. The Artemis 2 launch brought crowds equivalent to the entire population of Honolulu to celebrate humanity's return to deep space exploration.
At 92 years old, Mathea Allansmith crossed the finish line of a 10-kilometer race in just 2 hours and 29 minutes, proving that passion for movement doesn't fade with age. She's one of several record-breaking seniors showing the world that your best athletic years might still be ahead.
The University of Hawaii men's volleyball team brought their NCAA championship trophy to six campuses across Oahu, sharing their third national title with fans who supported them all season. From students to retired players from the 1970s, everyone got a chance to celebrate what the team calls "Our team, Hawaii's team."
Hawaii just opened its third electric vehicle charging station, a $3.2 million facility at Kapalua Airport that makes going green easier for drivers across Maui. The station's four fast chargers run 24/7 and charge less during daylight hours when solar power kicks in.
Hawaii is pioneering ocean-based air conditioning that uses cold deep water instead of electricity-hungry chillers. The innovative system could slash cooling costs while helping the island reach its clean energy goals.
British runner Calli Hauger-Thackery finished the Boston Marathon in under three hours while five months pregnant. The European bronze medallist is proving that pregnancy doesn't have to mean pressing pause on athletic dreams.
The University of Hawaii men's volleyball team rallied from behind to capture their third NCAA national championship, sending waves of celebration across the islands. After dropping the first set, the Rainbow Warriors won three straight to claim the title.
Hawaii's oldest aquarium celebrated 122 years of ocean education by inviting families to help clean up the coast and learn about marine conservation. The milestone event combined birthday festivities with hands-on environmental action.
More than a month after Typhoon Sinlaku battered the Western Pacific, communities across the Mariana Islands and Micronesia are showing remarkable resilience as relief pours in from around the world. The deadliest storm to hit the region in over two decades has sparked an unprecedented global response.
A U.S. Air Force pilot turned program manager has broken 17 Guinness World Records, from fire knife spinning to bursting 200 balloons with a nail. He's using his record-breaking feats to raise money for sports equipment for underfunded youth programs.
When historic floods devastated Hawaii last weekend, volunteers from Las Vegas didn't hesitate to answer the call. More than 100 Red Cross workers are now on the ground providing shelter, food, and hope to thousands displaced by the worst flooding in 20 years.
Major Jonathan Buckingham balances combat missions with breaking quirky world records, from fire knife spinning on balance boards to bursting 200 balloons with a nail. His nonprofit turns every record into sports equipment for underfunded youth programs.
When a sailboat crashed into an outrigger canoe off Maui Thursday morning, nearby boaters and the Coast Guard teamed up to rescue all 10 people from the water in minutes. The quick response and tight-knit boating community turned a scary collision into a story of zero lives lost.
A U.S. Air Force major has shattered 17 Guinness World Records, from bursting 200 balloons with a nail to spinning flaming knives on a balance board. His nonprofit turns these quirky feats into sports equipment donations for underfunded youth programs worldwide.
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