hawaiian islands

On July 1, Hawaii will celebrate the birthday of a very special American icon who was born and raised in the Hawaiian Islands - despite the fact that the state cannot turn up a birth certificate as proof of citizenship.

June 17: A volcanic smog has been lingering over the Hawaiian islands thanks to Kilauea, the most active volcano on the planet.

The federal government on Friday will significantly expand the critical habitat for endangered Hawaiian monk seals to include beaches and waters of the main Hawaiian Islands, officials said.