For one, the impacted area is on the Island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island, also known as Hawaii – so named for being the largest island in the state. It’s nearly twice as big as all ...

When Hawaii became part of the United States in 1959, it extended U.S. rights and reach three extra time zones out into the Pacific Ocean.

HAWAII’S erupting Kilauea volcano shows no signs of stopping as it enters the eighth week of eruption. Here is the latest map of the lava flows that have covered Big Island.

Local Politics Travel Geography quiz: What are the 8 main islands of Hawaii? Originally published September 14, 2013 at 7:18 pm Updated September 14, 2013 at 9:31 pm Share story By ...

It contains Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, two-thirds of which remain closed. “All of you here in the media today needs to send a message that Hawaii County, Hawaii Island is safe.