A 19-year-old man surrendered for his involvement in a fatal Makaha shooting; charges include murder and attempted murder. Earlier arrests were made in connection with the incident that left one dead and several injured.

Kauai officials have closed access to Queen's Bath due to dangerous ocean conditions, with a northwest swell of 8 to 12 feet, to ensure public safety.

Honolulu experiences moderate trade winds and scattered showers, with advisories for mountain obscuration and a Small Craft Advisory for boaters. Surf conditions vary across the shores.

Hawai'i's DLNR DOFAW will offer hunting licenses and stamps for 2025-2026 starting June 15, available online and via authorized vendors. The OuterSpatial app aids hunters in check-in/out and permit purchases.

A mysterious, large cat-like creature was spotted in Oahu, stirring speculation and prompting a search by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, yet its identity remains unconfirmed.

John Garside was arrested in Honolulu for attempted murder and firearms offenses after allegedly shooting a woman who refused his advances. The victim is now stable; the arrest concluded a three-day manhunt.

Memorial Day in Hawai‘i County focuses on road safety due to a rise in traffic deaths and DUI arrests, with extra police patrols planned for the holiday weekend.

Kauaʻi County announced a delay in trash pick-up for residents of Līhuʻe, Wailua Homesteads, and parts of Kapa‘a due to Solid Waste Division staff shortages.

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.