The National Flood Insurance Program allows homeowners, businesses and renters to buy government-backed flood insurance. The ...

A new University of Hawaii study looked at subsidence, or the rate at which the islands sink, and compared it against sea ...

Starting this week, residents on Oahu will have an opportunity to submit feedback on updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs ...

Hawaii's land is sinking faster than expected, amplifying flood risks as sea levels rise, according to a new study.

The family of a woman who was shot and killed last week on Hawaii Island are raising money for her funeral expenses.

Some parts of Hawaii are sinking faster than others. That discovery, published in Communications Earth & Environment by ...

Regarding Oahu’s new flood map, the city says you can appeal if your property is placed in a high-risk zone and you have to get flood insurance because of that. Is hardship a grounds for appeal ?

Much like post-glacial rebound where the island of Greenland uplifted several inches out of the ocean after a massive glacier ...

Heavy rain and high surf are creating hazardous conditions across parts of Hawaii, with a flood advisory in effect for Kauai and a high surf advisory issued for north- and west-facing shores of ...

Big changes are coming to Oahu’s beaches, which were unveiled at today’s City Budget hearings. Honolulu’s brand new Ocean Safety Department shared their ...

Appeals process opens on new FEMA flood insurance rate maps on Oahu ...

Why couldn’t the city use that one in the shortage? Seems more local. A: Yes, the Hawaii license plate with a shaka decal is an organization license plate, and it is available for purchase.