Shidler seniors are facing a tighter spring job market, with fewer early full‑time offers and many students pivoting to internships, grad school or credentialing. Advisers urge hustle and flexibility.

Lawmakers advanced SB2694 to let the PUC approve limited annual rate bumps for Young Brothers — supporters call it stability, critics say it shifts costs to residents.

The Joey’s Kitchen team has opened Dang Dang Noodles at Nāpili Plaza, serving house-made Asian-fusion noodle bowls Wednesday–Sunday evenings.

Hawaii completed a $1.94 billion bond sale and won rating upgrades that should lower borrowing costs for schools and highway projects.

A 31-year-old was arrested after police say a 39-year-old woman was allegedly attacked in a Salt Lake apartment laundry room. Honolulu Police Department records list sexual-assault and assault offenses.

Honolulu has released a draft Food Systems Plan for Oʻahu that lays out steps to grow local food, expand access and reduce waste. Public comment is open through June 30, 2026.

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue opened a food-court counter at Ala Moana Center on Friday, complete with a lion dance, giveaways and a grand-opening discount. The Honolulu-born chain is adding a visible presence inside the mall.

EA (SOVEREIGN) follows the Kapu family’s decadeslong fight over Kauaʻula Valley and will have its international premiere at imagineNATIVE in Toronto.

Kelly King filed to challenge Tom Cook again for the South Maui Council seat, pitching transparency and housing solutions after a 97‑vote loss in 2024.

HDOT has reinitiated environmental review to extend the Daniel K. Inouye Highway on Hawai‘i island and will hold a Waikōloa open house on May 20 as it seeks federal funding.

Muggy Wednesday with spotty afternoon showers and highs near 84°F.

Muggy mornings and highs near 84°F in Honolulu through midweek. Spotty afternoon showers are likely; a northwest swell may boost north/west surf midweek.

State prosecutors say a Hawaiian Properties manager diverted more than $647,000 from homeowner associations to a contractor; an arraignment is set for Thursday.