Organizer defends going ahead with Hawaii conference attended by lawmakers from California, other states

A surfer in Hawaii was injured Tuesday morning after encountering a shark in Maui’s Honolua Bay. The incident also forced the suspension of the WSL Women’s Professional Surfing Competition scheduled for later that day, Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) reported.

The U.S. Coast Guard has cautioned sailors around Hawaii after more than 1,900 shipping containers fell off a Japanese-flagged ship last week, according to reports.

A U.S. judge sentenced a former high-ranking Honolulu prosecutor to 13 years in prison Monday and her retired police chief husband to seven years, saying she stole money from her own grandmother and then used his law enforcement power to frame her uncle for a crime he didn’t commit -- all to maintain the couple’s lavish lifestyle.

Sydney Sweeney is enjoying another day at the beach!

Dave McNary Film Reporter“Waikiki” and “Hawaiian Soul” won the Made in Hawai’i awards at the the 40th edition of the Hawai’i International Film Festival.The awards were announced at a virtual gala held Sunday.

Jake Paul is being taken to task for claiming that a reporter “misquoted” him on his COVID-19 stance.

Alexandra Daddario is looking gorgeous.

Sydney Sweeney is showing off a lot of PDA while in Hawaii!

Jake Lacy puts his toned and tattooed physique on display while going shirtless at the beach on Tuesday (November 24) in Maui, Hawaii.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti told residents Tuesday to cancel all non-essential travel as coronavirus cases surge in California.  This comes days before the Thanksgiving holiday, which the L.A. County Department of Public Health is "strongly" recommending people only spend with other members of their household.  "Please don’t plan, host or attend holiday gatherings for multiple households," the L.A.

California lawmakers are still in hot water after some chose to attend a lavish bipartisan conference in Hawaii, while the state’s residents face job losses, travel restrictions and curfews as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases rise. The four-day conference in Maui focused on reopening the U.S.

Say "aloha" to a free night in Hawaii – for a good cause. Travelers can lend a helping hand and volunteer in the Aloha State to receive a free, extra night at various hotels through a new program, the state tourism board has announced.

The California lawmakers criticized for agreeing to attend a week-long policy conference on the sandy beaches of Maui may have had to put down their mai tais for a moment to deal with the blistering criticism that has continued at home. The Los Angeles Times reported that the annual conference is being held at the Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel, where the rooms can cost more than $500 per night.

Britney Spears is back at her favorite vacation spot: Maui! The 38-year-old pop star is enjoying an early birthday getaway with her boyfriend, Sam Asghari, 26, and they traveled out to the west side of the tropical island for a cliff jumping adventure amid the trip. Britney shared an Instagram clip of their nature outing on Nov. 18, which showed her and Sam making their way down a cliffside path before leaping off rocks and into the sparkling turquoise water.

Prince Harry is giving back.