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.

State Farm is no longer renewing hurricane policies for single‑wall rental homes in Hawaiʻi, pushing landlords toward pricier carriers and threatening higher rents.

Carissa Moore returned to the Championship Tour with a dramatic Raglan win, closing with a 9.4 to take the New Zealand Pro. Finals day was briefly halted after a photographer was bitten.

A conference draft of SB 903 redirects $55 million to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and reboots the public‑land trust working group, setting a 2027–2028 audit and settlement timetable.

State regulators assessed nearly $2M in penalties against three Sunset Beach properties for unpermitted shoreline armoring as owners work to clear debris and restore dunes.

A $5 million Helmsley grant will expand Kaiser Permanente Hawaii’s Moanalua cancer services into a 12,500‑sq‑ft center with new infusion bays and larger patient rooms. The center is expected to open in late 2027.