Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Hawaii Law Limiting Guns on Private Property

The Second Amendment case involves a Hawaii law that generally prohibits firearms on private property that is accessible to the public.

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Senator Schatz on How Democrats Should Talk About Climate Change

At a Climate Forward live event, Senator Brian Schatz, Democrat of Hawaii, said his party needed to change the way it talked about climate issues.

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Western States Issue Their Own Vaccine Recommendations to Counter Kennedy

The guidelines, from California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii, mirror those of major medical organizations. They were issued a day before an advisory panel was set to meet to review potential changes to federal recommendations.

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7 Places to Take a Beach Getaway During Hurricane Season

Fall brings lower prices and fewer crowds, but more risk of hurricanes. Here are some spots to enjoy late-season sand and surf without so much uncertainty.

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Scientists Begin Testing Bird Flu Vaccine in Seals

If the results are promising, veterinarians hope to give the shots to wild Hawaiian monk seals, which are endangered.

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The Fight to Save Hawaii’s Coconut Palms

An invasive beetle is killing coconut trees across the archipelago, and spreading fast. Researchers are racing to contain it.

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Why Did Such a Powerful Earthquake Generate Such a Weak Tsunami?

The quake in Russia on Wednesday was among the strongest ever recorded — but perhaps not strong enough.

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Hawaii Declares Emergency After Earthquake Off Russia Causes Tsunami

Gov. Josh Green urged people in coastal areas to seek higher ground, with waves expected to reach the state within hours. “Do not wait,” he said.

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8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Off Russia Could Be One of the Largest on Record

It is the most powerful quake since the 2011 earthquake off the coast of Japan that triggered a 50-foot tsunami and the nuclear disaster at Fukushima.

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Here’s the latest on the tsunami.

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s coast led to warnings and advisories across a broad region. Officials in Hawaii told people to expect destructive waves.

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