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.

Maui Police seek help identifying two people involved in an incident at American Savings Bank on April 23. Descriptions and a photo are on their Facebook page.

Hawai‘i police are searching for two runaway teens, Zealand Brickwood and Kelii Nobriga, last seen in Kea‘au on April 23. They urge community support and provide descriptions and contact info for leads.

Kauaʻi's Temporary Kapa‘a Bypass Road will be closed at month's end for reconstruction, affecting southbound traffic from Kūhiō Highway to Olohena Road.