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A coastal hazard expert briefs Hawaii officials and others about the need to adapt to rising sea levels and warmer temperatures.

The Legislature is debating whether to extend limited liability protections for lifeguards over the objections of a group of personal injury lawyers.

UPDATED: Pay increases for hundreds of public safety workers have been approved by the Legislature and every other county.

The drowning of an Australia man marked the third tourist death in three days.

Ocean safety experts, tourism officials, lawmakers and families who have lost loved ones have definite ideas about keeping visitors safe in Hawaii.

This short video has valuable advice on how to survive a Hawaii vacation or even a day at the beach.

The death of a 15-year-old boy from New York highlights the need for tour operators to follow state rules.

Getting a loved one back home can be a tedious and costly process.

Breathing through a tube is uniquely challenging. And it can turn deadly for those who have health issues but don’t recognize the risk.

In the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii’s unique topography, currents, winds and other conditions often catch tourists off guard.