Honolulu rolled out two loan programs, including a zero‑interest down‑payment loan up to $40,000 with no fees for income‑qualified buyers. The city says lenders will attach the assistance to primary mortgages.

David Lazar will arrive on Oʻahu on June 14 and begin volunteer onboarding June 15 while his background check clears ahead of a targeted early‑July swearing‑in.

A Honolulu man was federally charged after prosecutors say he emailed threats to kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and to shoot up the Michigan State Capitol.

New Yorkased Vilcek Foundation paid $15M for 614 Kapahulu Ave, the former Locations Hawaii headquarters, and plans to open a Hawaii-focused gallery in the building. The deal brings a national arts funder to the Kapahulu corridor near Waikiki.

UH is expanding its Hoapili pathway systemwide with tuition‑free online classes, free substitute certification and paraeducator testing to fast‑track elementary teacher licensure.

Hawaiʻi Off Grid has begun building a prefabricated mass timber “Bunkhouse” in Lahaina to house volunteers and test a faster, greener way to rebuild after the wildfires.

A 30-year-old man was found stabbed on N. Cane Street in Wahiawā and later died; HPD’s Homicide Detail is asking anyone with information to come forward.

A 38-year-old man suffered serious leg injuries in a shark attack at Cromwell’s Beach; Ocean Safety closed affected swim areas and posted warnings.

UH President has recommended Noelani Goodyear‑Kaʻōpua as interim director of Hawaiʻi Papa O Ke Ao; the Board of Regents will consider the appointment on June 4. She brings decades of Native Hawaiian education experience.

A woman in her 20s was pulled from the surf at Makapuu Beach and rushed to the hospital after being swept out; rescuers performed CPR on the sand.

Hawaiian Airlines will swap free coach meals for a chef‑curated paid pre‑order menu developed with Sheldon Simeon, launching July 1 on most mainland routes. Limited complimentary snacks will remain.

Breezy east‑northeast trades keep isolated showers over windward Honolulu. A small craft advisory is in effect and south‑facing surf may become hazardous Friday.

Honolulu launched a new loan program offering $5,000–$50,000 to early-stage entrepreneurs shut out by banks. The fund pairs capital with technical assistance.