Gov. Josh Green of Honolulu was invited to testify before a Senate Subcommittee in D.C. about handling infectious diseases, based on his experience as a doctor and official during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hawai‘i DOH fined IES Downstream LLC for hazardous waste violations at their Kaua‘i facility, including mislabeled containers and improper storage. The company faces a $108,140 fine and corrective action orders.

The Kaua'i Police Department provided alternative contact numbers amid phone service disruptions affecting their emergency and non-emergency lines due to Hawaiian Telcom network issues.

Hawai'i students celebrated trees through film, with 32 entries in a video contest expressing their relationship with trees, emphasizing community and environmental stewardship.

HDOT announced a closure of the Temporary Kapaʻa Bypass Road for roadwork on May 27 and 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Lehua Street as the detour route.

Yovo Stefanov hired as Director of Business Transformation Office to modernize Hawaii's DAGS financial systems.

A man was arrested for arson after a fire in Princeville which the Kaua‘i Fire Department extinguished without casualties. Krishna Lysowski, 51, remains in custody with bail set at $102,000.

Mānoa Falls Trail in Honolulu is temporarily closed due to a fallen tree limb; three hikers sustained minor injuries. Nearby Puʻu Pia Trail is suggested as an alternative.

Hawaii Island police arrested 18 drivers for DUI in one week; DUI arrests slightly down from last year, but major crashes remain constant. There's been a decline in traffic fatalities compared to the previous year.

Hawaiʻi Island police are seeking public assistance to find missing 25-year-old Kawika Makahanaloa from Captain Cook.

A fire in Ewa Beach was controlled by HFD. All residents were accounted for; one was hospitalized. Red Cross assists the displaced residents. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

A 70-year-old hiker was rescued from Diamond Head Crater Trail after suffering an illness, with HFD providing quick assistance and airlifting him to safety.

Honolulu Police Department announces observance of National Police Week with events including a mayoral proclamation and memorial service for fallen officers.