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%.

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.

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.

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

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 ...

Earlier in the day, Stein toured the devastation in Old Fort, North Carolina, and local media had ... and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), who work on the Senate appropriations committee, lauded the ...

When it comes to beauty, both natural and man-made, North Carolina can’t help but show off. Read on to discover 15 of the most beautiful places in North Carolina, according to locals.

Hot Blue Hawaiʻi, a Studio 101 classic, mixes classical melodies with island-style tunes and more for a nostalgic night to remember. This exciting encore performance, happening on January 17 and January 19,

New Jersey Democratic Attorney General Matt Platkin said his state and others with Democratic attorneys general, plan to intervene in cases already in the court system.

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.

From interactive experiences to unique outdoor adventures, Hawaii is packed with activities that will keep restless kids entertained while parents soak in the beauty of the islands.

President Biden has permanently placed off limits significant portions of the country's outer continental shelf from future energy drilling activity.