US: Hurricane Lala Batters Waikiki, Hawaii, With Strong Winds

Palm trees bend and sway violently as strong winds from Hurricane Lala battered Waikiki, Hawaii, on the night of August 15, with high-rise hotels and condominiums visible in the background of the wind-lashed street. This video shows palm trees whipping in powerful winds along a Waikiki street at night as Hurricane Lala passes through the area.

US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 4

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 3

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 2

Tropical Storm Lala brought flooding and strong winds even after weakening from a hurricane. About 184,000 customers remained without power, and at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed throughout Hawaii.

US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Lala brought flooding and strong winds even after weakening from a hurricane. About 184,000 customers remained without power, and at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed throughout Hawaii.

US: Man Caught Attempting to Surf Amid Tsunami Warning at Waikiki Beach

This video captures a man attempting to surf in the sea off Waikiki Beach amid a tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued tsunami warning for Hawaii following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30.

US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

US: Hotel Workers Go On Strike Across Country

Thousands of hotel workers across the U.S. went on strike on Sunday, September 1, as part of a national three-day strike.

Scene in Honolulu

Scene in Honolulu

Tourists stroll down Kalakaua Avenue along Waikiki Beach in Honolulu on Hawaii's Oahu island on Nov. 17, 2023.

Scene in Honolulu

Scene in Honolulu

Tourists soak up the sun at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu on Hawaii's Oahu island on Nov. 17, 2023.

Tsunami alert after Chile quake

Tsunami alert after Chile quake

HONOLULU, United States - Photo shows Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, around 3:30 a.m. on April 2, 2014, the time when a tsunami was expected to arrive. Waves of about 45 centimeters were spotted there, considered a normal height, according to a local official. Tsunamis of over 50 cm were observed in some areas in Hawaii that day after a magnitude 8.2 quake hit Chile on April 1.

MA AND PA KETTLE AT WAIKIKI

MA AND PA KETTLE AT WAIKIKI

MA AND PA KETTLE AT WAIKIKI Date: 1955

Deserted Hawaii

Deserted Hawaii

Few people are seen at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu in February 2021, with the number of tourists down over 70% in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Scene in Hawaii amid coronavirus outbreak

Scene in Hawaii amid coronavirus outbreak

Fewer-than-usual people are seen at Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, on July 29, 2020, amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Amuro sings to commemorate Okinawa emigration to Hawaii

Amuro sings to commemorate Okinawa emigration to Hawaii

HONOLULU, - Japanese pop singer Namie Amuro (C), who hails from Okinawa Prefecture, hold a concert in Honolulu on May 14 to commemorate the centenary of the start of emigration from Okinawa to Hawaii in 1900. Amuro, 22, sang a number of songs including her hit ''Can You Celebrate?'' at outdoor stadium Waikiki Shell, which was packed with an audience of 6,000.