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    Carla Herreria

    Carla Herreria

    Reporter, HuffPost

  • Mike Pompeo: Saudi Oil Attack Is An 'Act Of War' By Iran

    The U.S. secretary of state said Iran was behind the missile strikes. Saudi officials said they had proof.

  • This Waterfall Is Full Of Baby Seals Having An Epic Cuddlefest

    What makes a gorgeous waterfall hike even better? Every year, near Kaikoura, New Zealand, a large pod of fur seal pups swim down a stream to the picturesque Ohau waterfall, where they engage in an epic cuddlefest. Just drive 16.8 miles north of Kaikoura via South Highway 1.

  • Maui Police Department Concludes Investigation Into Employee Who Allegedly Masturbated In Public

    The Maui Police Department has finished investigating a department employee who is accused of flashing people and masturbating in front of them while driving a car with an obstructed license plate. The investigation has been sent to the county's prosecutor's office for review, Maui Police Sgt. Audra Sellers told The Huffington Post. Sellers would not reveal the suspect's identity or whether he was a police officer, but MPD confirmed last month the suspect is a department employee.

  • Police Officer Surprises Kindergarten Teacher With A+ Proposal

    "I remember looking down into her gorgeous eyes and feeling something I had never experienced before," Metcalfe, a police officer for Kauai County, told The Huffington Post. Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today.

  • Stepmom Says Teen Charged With Father's Murder 'Always Wanted To Kill' Him

    KHON2 reports that according to court documents, the teen and his dad had gotten into an argument on Saturday. Keesler then shot Kelly with a pellet gun, and the father fell to the floor, hit his head and stopped breathing, according to the outlet. Police launched a murder investigation, and Keesler was charged with second-degree murder the next day.

  • Cop Caught On Video Attacking Bystanders Charged With Civil Rights Violations (GRAPHIC)

    A Hawaii cop has been charged with civil rights violations after a video showed him attacking two bystanders during a police raid. Honolulu police officer Vincent Morre has agreed to plead guilty to two counts of depriving people of their rights under color of law, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports. Morre faces a maximum of 10 years imprisonment for each count, according to TV station KHON.

  • This Island Is Hawaii's Best Kept Secret

    The island of Lanai is one of Hawaii's best kept secrets. Few mainlanders even know it exists as it can only be accessed by ferry or small plane via Maui or Oahu. Billionaire Larry Ellison, however, did notice this quiet isle and, in 2012, he purchased 98 percent of it, along with all of its hotel rooms.

  • Baby Surfing First Wave Is The Epitome Of Pure Bliss

    If Jorge Tirado's latest surf video is any indication, it looks like a baby riding a wave for the very first time. Tirado, who has posted bodyboarding videos in the past, paddled out with his 9-month-old son and a GoPro to capture the infant's first surfing session. As seen in the video above, they both ride tandem through the barrel -- the hollow space inside the breaking wave, also known as the "tube" -- and the infant emerges with a big smile.

  • The Desk Chair Of The Future Is Not A Chair At All

    The Level, created by former brand president for Teva Footwear Joel Heath, is technically a chair substitute. The ultra-modern, sleekly-designed balance board forces you to engage your core and move your body while you stand for phone calls or meetings. The product's IndieGogo crowdfunding page raised nearly $200,000 more than its original goal with weeks still to go, suggesting that people are eager to change the sedentary and unhealthy office lifestyle.

  • Man Turns Himself In After Woman And Kids Found Stabbed In Their Sleep

    UPDATE: Brandon Lorenz was released from custody Wednesday after prosecutors declined to press charges, according to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. The news outlet reported that the victim, Megan Isomura, allegedly posted, "It wasn't Brandon. Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today.

  • Too Cold? These Are The Undiscovered Tropical Islands Closest To You

    Are you dreaming of sipping daiquiris on a tropical island far, far away? Using TravelMath.com, we've calculated which lush, overlooked island is closest to your part of the country -- the hidden spots and unsung heroes of the paradisiacal treasure chest. If you live in the North East, head to Isla de Culebra.

  • Pro Surfer Bethany Hamilton Announces Pregnancy In Adorable Video

    Announcement method of choice: Bethany and Adam are both lifelong surfers, so their pregnancy announcement was interspersed with clips of their adorable tandem surf session at the stunning Hanalei Bay on their home island of Kauai, Hawaii. In the video, Bethany says that she'll pause the filming of her upcoming surf film and biographical documentary "Surfs Like A Girl." "For now, I'm just excited to be a mom and take this adventure first," she said. Surfing while pregnant: Bethany has been surfing the Banzai Pipeline and Teahupoo surf breaks -- both feared and advanced waves -- since she found out she was pregnant four months ago.

  • The Deliciously Healthy Pancakes That Surfers Eat For Breakfast

    Today's professional surfers are health freaks. Dr. Tim Brown, who has spent the last three decades as a medical director for the World Surf League (formerly known as the ASP), says surfers have evolved from a group of wild party animals into a league of laser-focused, health-conscious athletes. "For [professional] surfers back in the '80s, it was party time, live hard, let your candle burn bright," Dr. Brown told The Huffington Post.

  • 11 Beginner Yoga Poses Everyone Pretends To Know

    Remember when you resolved to do more yoga? Yoga doesn't need to be shrouded in mystery. This week, we caught up with Lisa Sochocki, owner of Yoga Loft Hawaii on the island of Oahu, to talk plainly about how to achieve each basic yoga pose with perfection.

  • A Private Chef Spills The Secret Eating Habits Of The Rich And Famous

    Apparently it's the clients who aren't as rich who act like jerks.

  • 13 Problems You'll Only Understand If You've Moved To Hawaii

    You did it! You packed up all your things and moved to Hawaii. While you might find bliss at the foot of a waterfall or learn about Hawaii's incredible history and people, #HawaiiProblems still exist. Below, 13 problems every Hawaii newbie has experienced.

  • 19-Year-Old Sentenced For Beating Homeless Man To Death In Drunken Rage

    A 19-year-old Hawaii man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for beating an 83-year-old homeless man to death. RJ Marsolo, who was 18 years old at the time of the attack, admitted to fatally punching and kicking Marmeto "Eddie" Semana in Honolulu's Chinatown district on Dec. 3, 2013, according to KITV. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported that Marsolo was drinking with friends at Beretania Community Park when he walked down a nearby street and encountered Semana.

  • LOOK: The Gorgeous Hawaii Rentals Obama Should've Booked

    While the Kailua vacation homes the Obamas have rented are indeed gorgeous, there are more than a few other gorgeous vacation options -- 22,000, to be precise -- each with their own unique views and perks. This Balinese-inspired estate is known as the Hale 'Ae Kai and overlooks the island of Kauai's Secret Beach -- a stretch of sand so private, it can only be accessed by a steep, unmarked trail. At the ultra-luxurious Oneloa Beach Villa on Maui's northeastern tip, guests never have to leave.

  • This Is What A $50,000 Trip To Hawaii Looks Like

    The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is celebrating 50 years in business with its $50,000 Golden Anniversary Package. Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today. The hotel even offers the option of arranging a private helicopter to shuttle guests from the airport to the hotel.

  • 4 Men Arrested After Overfishing Causes Territory Dispute

    Overfishing in Hawaii and a growing rivalry over fishing territories may have led to felony charges after four fishermen were indicted for allegedly robbing and harassing people aboard a boat from a neighboring island. The four suspects from Molokai were arrested by the Maui Police Department and the division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement on Nov. 25.