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Doctor accused of trying to throw wife off scenic Hawaii cliff charged with attempted murder, bail set at $5M

The doctor accused of trying to push his wife off a scenic Hawaiian cliff and bashing her head with a rock when she refused to take a photo with him...

Co-workers of doc accused of trying to kill wife in Hawaii shocked by allegations against 'friendly' husband

Fellow medical professionals at Maui Memorial Medical Center -- where Konig worked as an independent contractor -- described him as "friendly" and "quiet," reported Island News.

Doctor allegedly pushed wife off a Hawaii trail, bashed her head with rocks after she refused to take photo with him

During the alleged assault, the husband reportedly pulled out two syringes and tried to poke his wife with them, according to reports.

'Yellowstone' actress to auction Maui estate -- to make a quick move to Alabama

Barret Swatek and her husband, retired hedge-fund manager Adam Weiss, are saying goodbye to Hawaii and heading back to her roots in Alabama. 

Plan ahead: 6 popular national parks now require reservations

Timed visits are being implemented more as popular destinations are experiencing overcrowding amid “selfie-tourism.”

Dead body found lodged in wheel well of United Airlines plane in Maui on Christmas Eve

"At this time, it is not clear how or when the person accessed the wheel well," the airline said, noting it is working with law enforcement on the incident.

Pregnant mom, husband drown on Hawaii vacation, leaving behind their 18-month-old son

"Sophia had the voice of an angel, and together with Ilya, they sang in a worship group in their church."

Hawaii tourist dies on Maui beach, and wife alleges state failed to warn her about snorkeling danger

Patti Johnson believes her husband's snorkeling death off the coast of Maui could have been prevented had he known about a little-known danger.

Cat reunites with family after surviving Maui wildfires 6 months ago: 'It's a beautiful thing'

A three-year-old cat named Mahina had been missing ever since the devastating natural disaster destroyed her family's home -- and they've finally been reunited.

Jeff Bezos has paid $15.5M of the $100M he promised Maui after wildfires -- but no one knows where it went

Jeff Bezos has reportedly only given Maui $15.5 million of the $100 million he pledged the island in the wake of devastating wildfires. But locals are puzzled as to where...

Missing cat Hyssy reunited with owner in Hawaii after three years apart

The Maui Humane Society called the woman, identified only as Anna, and said they believed they found her cat, the nonprofit rescue said in a social media post Monday.

Surfer dies during shark 'encounter' at Hawaii hotspot

Jason Carter, 39, died on Saturday after suffering an apparent shark bite, police said.

Surreal photos show 'Pepto Bismol pink' water at Maui wildlife refuge pond

A pond at a wildlife refuge in Maui has turned bright pink, drawing curious onlookers to catch a glimpse of the otherworldly sight and prompting warnings from federal wildlife officials...

Maui schools taking in displaced students as some parents fear health risks from wildfire ash

The wind-driven wildfire that leveled the historic Maui town of Lahaina this summer displaced many pupils not just from their homes, but from their schools, forcing their families and education...

Hawaii lawmaker says Biden's brief, sleepy visit was 'slap in the face' to Maui

Hawaii House Minority Floor Leader Diamond Garcia, R-Oahu, said the community is still reeling from the fires that left more than 100 dead and the city of Lahaina leveled.

Maui missing list drops to 66, but many reports still being vetted

The tally of those unaccounted for following the devastating wildfires that scourged the island in August does not include an additional 80 names of possible missing people. Those reports are...

Hawaii investigates unsolicited land offers as the state tries to keep Lahaina in local hands

Green prohibited such offers by signing an emergency proclamation on Aug. 19 aimed at preventing land in the historic coastal community from flowing into the hands of outside buyers.

Maui resident blasts tourists taking photos after deadly wildfires: 'Slap in the face'

"You have tourists taking pictures of the destruction in Lahaina while there's still bodies there. They're snorkeling off the waters while they're pulling people out of the water."

Hawaii's utility blames widespread wildfires on Maui County, despite downed power lines

Hawaii's electric company recognized its power lines started the first of two wildfires in Maui — but placed the blame on firefighters, who claimed the blaze was contained and left...