A Honolulu man arrested in last year’s nationwide child‑sex sweep has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography and faces federal penalties.

Breezy trades and a building south swell will bring gusty afternoons and advisory-level surf tonight. Small boats and beachgoers should exercise caution.

Police released surveillance footage of suspects wanted in two thefts — one motorcycle and one moped — and CrimeStoppers says tips may qualify for a reward.

Honolulu police are investigating possible shots fired after a late‑night fight near Helelua Street in Waianae. Investigators say the scene was cleared but evidence suggests someone may have been hurt.

Breezy east‑northeast trades will keep scattered showers on windward slopes with gusty winds and rising surf through the weekend.

Maui County picked a contractor to repair a 150-foot sinkhole on South Kīhei Road, but federal FHWA funding and permitting will shape how quickly the work can finish.

Warm, breezy Memorial Day in Honolulu with isolated morning showers and small craft advisories for exposed waters.

Hawaiian flight attendants moved to Seattle say leis and aloha shirts are being muted on some Alaska‑marketed international flights, and union negotiators are pushing back.

OHA is evaluating a possible purchase of KITV and KIKU and will consider funding confidential due diligence at its May 28 board meeting. The move follows industry sales and a push for outside advisory help.

A Hawai‘i County committee advanced Bill 158 to create an appointed county manager who would assume many mayoral duties, setting up a likely fall vote. Supporters cite continuity; critics warn of diminished voter control.

A Maui couple says a tiger shark bit their kayak off Olowalu and released it only after the man punched the animal. Researchers say Olowalu is a seasonal tiger shark hub.

A Surfrider report and post‑storm sampling found several Hawaiʻi beaches repeatedly failed bacteria tests, spotlighting cesspools, runoff and a costly 2050 conversion deadline.

A bipartisan bill led by Sen. Brian Schatz would ask HHS to map where general surgeons are scarce, a move local leaders say could cut travel and speed care for neighbor‑island patients.