Governor Josh Green ordered flags at half-staff for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024 and before.

Hawaiʻi State Legislature's vote moves House Bill 477 forward, which aims to modernize the state's unemployment insurance system for better efficiency and accessibility.

Authorities investigate a body found at Sand Island State Recreation Area, with the AG's division probing the mid-40s female's unattended death and seeking public information.

Hawai'i Island police are investigating a potential drowning incident that led to the death of a 62-year-old tourist, Lori Trende-Landgraver, during a night-time underwater excursion in Kona.

Hawaiʻi Department of Health marks May as Mental Health Month, highlighting the need for improved mental health support for children and adults facing significant challenges, including high rates of depression and suicide contemplation.

Hawaii's EOEL is expanding its public pre-kindergarten programs, with applications open for the 2025-2026 school year, prioritizing eligible children in their home school region.

Hālawa Correctional Facility hosted its first Keiki Day to foster family connections, allowing inmates to bond with their children, potentially aiding in rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.

Hawai'i Island saw a decline in DUI arrests but a slight increase in major crashes compared to last year. Fatalities from crashes decreased. The police continue to enforce DUI checkpoints and patrols.

Hawai‘i Island police seek a suspect for an assault at a Kailua-Kona shopping center, where a man was pushed into a urinal. The suspect is described as possibly Micronesian, around 6'1" to 6'2", and 250 pounds. Public assistance is requested.

Honolulu's weather is stabilizing with trade winds returning and skies clearing as a weak trough moves away. Light showers and vog may persist on the Big Island.

A residential fire in Moanalua was swiftly extinguished by Honolulu Fire Department, with an investigation underway to determine its cause and assess damages.

Rescue teams airlifted an 80-year-old hiker in critical condition from Hawaiʻi Kai's Makapuʻu Lighthouse Trail after he strayed and needed urgent medical aid.

The USCG MSST Honolulu rescued two swimmers in American Samoa, coordinating with local Marine Patrol to save one from sharp rocks after both were swept into a cove.