Entries tagged 'accidents'
Big Island Most Dangerous Place to Drive in Hawaii
Following on the heels of a tropical cocktail post (irony intended), a more sobering note. Ten of the state's 11 most dangerous intersections are on the Big Island. Which is particularly frightening as more than any other major island the...
Breaking News: On Fatal Cruise, Boat's Mast Had Snapped Twice Before
So the Honolulu Advertiser is reporting today that the Kiele V's mast had snapped twice in the past. That implies some sort of design problem with the vessel, as its fairly unusual to see mast snapping that often. The US...
Breaking News: Fatal Catamaran Accident on Mau, One Dead, Mast Snaps
Yesterday afternoon off West Maui a rough-and-tumble sunset booze cruise turned fatal as the mast snapped on the Kiele V, a catamaran carrying 50-odd tourists. The accident occurred in heavy tradewinds with gusts that were probably in the 30 to...
Two Hikers Die on Kauai, Plummet from Steep Trail
Two hikers from California perished on the island of Kauai today after they plunged hundreds of feet from a steep and at places treacherous trail leading to the base of Opaekaa Falls. This tall waterfall is a popular tourist attraction...
Freak Waikiki Sailboat Accident Kills One, Critically Injures Another
You've probably already read about the accident, which happened on Dec. 2, if you arrived at this post. If not, quick recap.The catamaran Na Hoku II was sailing off Waikiki in fairly heavy winds with dozens of tourists aboard for...
