The federal response to the California wildfires has so far mimicked the government’s response to Hurricane Helene hitting North Carolina in September 2024. In both instances, President Joe Biden declared disasters and later increased the percentage of costs the federal government would absorb for emergency work to 100%.

Hawaii lawmakers are beginning a new legislative session with a vow to try to stabilize the state’s property insurance market.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has enough money for disaster response in multiple regions, and it isn’t redirecting Hurricane Helene relief funds to California, it said on its website. Congress in December passed a bill with more than $100 billion for storm victims.

California will ultimately get lots of help from Washington but some GOP lawmakers want to tie wildfire assistance to policy strings. Hawaii had to wait more than a year for aid to be approved after the Maui fires.

President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office Monday, has been highly critical of California officials’ efforts to prevent such wildfires. He hasn’t threatened to take away any fire-related aid, though has threatened to withhold aid to the state in the past.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - State officials are warning about a high risk for wildfires across North Carolina this week. Despite the weekend snow and ice in many parts of the state ...

(AP) - A man who fired a gun inside a Washington D.C. restaurant, motivated by a fake online conspiracy theory called “Pizzagate” nearly a decade ago, was shot and killed by North Carolina ...

Known as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific," this natural wonder in Hawaii transforms during the cooler months, becoming even more lush.

These six hidden gems in Hawaii showcase the magic of the islands, offering a little peace, beauty, and adventure away from the crowds.

The overall average breast cancer incidence rate in the U.S. was 131.8 per 100,000 and the overall average breast cancer mortality rate was 19.3 per 100,000. Among women in the U.S., breast cancer accounts for 32% of all cancer cases and 14% of all cancer deaths, the report found.

More than a dozen Democratic state attorneys general said Thursday they plan to defend two gun regulations now being challenged in court, including one banning devices that enable semiautomatic guns t

More than a dozen Democratic state attorneys general said Thursday they plan to defend two gun regulations now being challenged in court, including one banning devices that enable semiautomatic guns to fire more quickly.