Some scientists conclude that the warming climate is likely playing a role. But there have also been more active hurricane seasons in recent years.

Health department surveys provide the most detailed assessment yet of how people are responding to new state preparedness recommendations.

Air conditioning companies are loving it, though.

The latest $67 million in federal disaster recovery aid was announced Monday.

After last year’s big flood and hurricane damage, two local communities are finding their footing with disaster plans tailored for their areas.

Kilauea didn’t just stop spewing lava. It ceased emissions that have been constant since 1983.

A new estimate finds nearly 4,000 families would have been displaced, mostly those living in wooden-frame houses built before the stronger 1995 building regulations.

Walaka is expected to continue weakening as it veers southwest of the atolls.

UPDATED: Heavy rains had raised the reservoir level to within about 1.5 feet below the spillway, causing officials to consider evacuations.

UPDATED: Oahu’s shelters go mostly unused, and no widespread damage has been reported despite heavy rainfall.