The Hawaii State Legislature granted $565,000 to six arts and culture nonprofits for the fiscal year 2025, supporting their operations and contributions to the community.

A 25-year-old hiker was rescued from Kalalau Trail in Kaua‘i by local fire personnel due to severe stomach issues and safely transported for medical care.

Hawai'i Island police arrested John Juan-Malak Taliauli after he threatened a man with a handgun and was later found with drugs and a weapon in his vehicle.

Hawai'i Police seek public help to find missing 14-year-old Kawelo Lancaster, last seen in Kurtistown wearing a black t-shirt and shorts, with a mole near his left eye.

Cell tower vandalism in Windward Oahu has caused widespread cellular disruptions, with Honolulu Police investigating and technicians working to restore service.

HDOT announces an overnight closure of Puʻunēnē Ave in Kahului for restriping. Detours via Lono, Hina, and West Papa Ave are provided. This is part of the Puʻunēnē Avenue Improvements project.

Kauai's DMV will launch an e-road test booking system on May 15 to make scheduling driving assessments easier, as announced by Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami.

Hawai'i authorities seized a vessel, the Wai‘aka, for illegal longline fishing within state waters; the captain faces criminal charges.

Hanalei and ‘Anini residents are urged by the Department of Water to continue conserving water to avoid service outages, with weekly updates to be sent via WENS.

The Honolulu Fire Department extinguished a vehicle fire in Mapunapuna, initially reported as a building fire. No injuries occurred, and an investigation is underway.

The DOW will start at 9:30 a.m. on May 9, 2025, due to staff training, but offers 24/7 online account management and a bill payment box for customer convenience.

Hawai'i Governor Josh Green ordered flags at half-staff to honor the late Prince David Kawānanakoa, a respected figure in preserving Hawaiian heritage.

Brian Matsudo pleads guilty to defrauding VA of over $9.1M, while two accomplices, Scott and Wells, face charges including wire fraud and obstruction of justice.