O'AHU, Hawaii (WKRC) - A new study found that the islands of Hawaii are sinking into the ocean much faster than anticipated which could lead to increased flood risk and some areas disappearing ...

The combined factors mean some parts of Hawaii will flood sooner than expected ... Resilience Collaborative at the UH Manoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology.

Strong winds and low humidity fueled brush fires in Hawaii that destroyed much of a historic Maui town and sent residents fleeing into the ocean to escape the flames and smoke on Tuesday.