Woman Stunned to Get Lost Wallet Back With $1,600 Inside
Shayna's wallet contained her license, rent money, and all of her family's medical cards – and it was all returned to her by some compassionate strangers.
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In the Midst of Volcanic Eruption, Rescuers Brave Lava to Save Trapped Dogs
These rescuers did not care about the risks – they were determined to save these two pups from their dangerous predicament.
Hawaii Lawmakers Have Just Passed First Ever Ban on Sale of Toxic Sunscreen
The historic ban is the first piece of legislation that takes a stance against oxybenzone and octinoxate: two ingredients that are commonly found in most sunscreens.
Bruno Mars Celebrates His Musical Success by Donating 24,000 Thanksgiving Meals to Needy Families
The musical superstar wants to celebrate the end of his tour by sharing some holiday cheer with families in need.
American Surfer Sets World Record, Riding 90-Foot Tall Wave (Video)
Garrett McNamara just broke the world record for largest wave surfed by successfully navigating a 90-foot wall of watery death. The Hawaiian resident and pro surfer conquered the nine-story wave outside the Portugal town of Nazare.
Stranger Donates 2 Wigs to Mom With Brain Cancer - and Saved the Quality of Her Life With a Bit of Advice
Thanks to man's compassion towards a stranger, Gail Moffatt had the courage to forego radiation and chemo, and live out her days enjoying Hawaii with family.
In One Week, Two US States Become First in Nation to Ban Wild Animal Use in Circus Acts
In just one week, two American states passed historic new legislation that completely bans the use of wild animals species in circus shows.
Old City Buses Get New Life as Homeless Shelters in Hawaii
Volunteers in Honolulu are turning retired city buses into homeless shelters.
Photographer Finds Estranged Father While Documenting Homelessness
A photographer documenting Honolulu, Hawaii's homeless was surprised to find her long-lost father among them.
Navy Silences "Whale-Harming" Sonar to Protect Marine Mammals
The U.S. Navy will limit where they use certain types of sonar believed to confuse and threaten whales and dolphins.
GM Teams Up With Hawaii to Push Hydrogen Cars
With the new Hawaii Hydrogen Initiative, that state may be the first in the US to successfully build a fueling infrastructure that will support thousands of hydrogen fuel cell cars. expected to come on the market in 2015.
Hawaii Jumps On Plan for Statewide Electric Car Grid
The State of Hawaii and the Hawaiian Electric Company on Tuesday became the second in the nation to commit to building an alternative transportation system based on electric vehicles and an "intelligent" network of tens of thousands of battery recharging stations
Surge in Hawaiian Hawksbill Turtles Encouraging
A surge in new nesting Hawaiian hawksbill sea turtles over the past several years may be evidence that a 20-year-old effort to protect beach habitats is finally producing more baby turtles.
Historic Shark Fin Ban Passes In Hawaii
Hawaii is standing up for sharks, and in a big way. Despite the pressure from the vocal Asian community that insists on eating shark fin soup, the Hawaii legislature passed a bill that would prohibit the possession, sale, or distribution of shark fins of any kind anywhere within the state as of July 1st, 2010. The governor is expected to sign the bill, which drew praise from Native Hawaiians whose culture reveres sharks as guardian spirits in animal form.
Electric Car Plant to be Built in Hawaii
South Korean electric car manufacturer CT&T announced plans to build an assembly plant in Hawaii that will eventually produce up to 10,000 vehicles a year and employ as many as 400 people. The plant would make small urban two-seaters that reach speeds up to 40 mph with their batteries lasting 30 or 60 miles
Hawaii Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags at Checkout
By now, it's hardly news when a city bans plastic bags at checkout counters -- but an entire state? That's happened in Hawaii, where Honolulu County has joined the state's three other counties to give Hawaii a first-in-the-nation title after a two-year campaign.
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