The name of “Island of Hawaii” might soon be history – at least on paper. A new proposal before the Hawaii Board on ...

It's pretty rare for new countries to crop up, but in 2027, a vote is being held and the result could lead to a brand new nation!

It also brings to mind some of the deadliest tsunamis in history– disasters that caused huge loss and destruction around the ...

On the morning of May 5, a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the coast of New Britain, Papua New Guinea, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). This seismic event, ...

A tsunami threat was issued for Papua New Guinea after a massive earthquake struck about 108 miles offshore in the Pacific ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A tsunami warning was canceled for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was shallow, striking the ...

“The law of the sea basically colonized [Pacific peoples’] ocean,” said Frank Murphy, a resident of French Polynesia who ...

A round-up of news from around the region, including an Imam in PNG saying he is fine with the country being a Christian ...

With its beautiful beaches, tropical climate, and laidback culture, Hawaii is an alluring place to call home. But between ...

northeast of the main island in the early morning hours of Monday local time. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii issued an alert saying hazardous waves could be possible but later said ...

“Hawai‘i Island is rich with creative talent, and our artists, storytellers, and media professionals are eager to build careers here at home and contribute to our local economy,” said ...

A collision involving two subcompact cars on the West Side and a motorcyclist failing to navigate a roundabout in the Near North Valley led to the deaths of two people around midnight Friday. The ...