Hawaii's jobless rate rose to 2.4% in March, ranking second-lowest nationwide even as payrolls dipped and construction lost jobs.

Bridge to Success pairs Black Tech Saturdays with the University of Michigan for three‑week, in‑person micro‑credentials at Michigan Central starting June 6, with early free seats.

Joan and Wayne Long plan to leave their Sidney Street building, putting about 100 emergency winter shelter beds at risk unless a buyer or the city steps in. Advocates say a one‑time capital purchase or targeted funding could keep the space working as a shelter.

USC says it fired a longtime secretary after he allegedly invited a VP to 'talk man‑to‑man' at the Tommy Trojan; the former employee says he was pushed out for raising complaints. The dispute now turns on competing court filings.

Hundreds joined the 30th Mother's Day Walk for Peace in Dorchester. The walk came hours after shootings that left one dead and two injured.

Chelsea is turning Chelsea Square into a 38‑day World Cup festival backed by a state grant and local funds, even as residents raise concerns about ICE activity.

Dozens gathered outside the Islamic Center of Hamtramck after a threatened book burning; photos show Qurans handed out, a U-Haul leaving and police on scene.

El Pomar is converting a former Penrose medical building into a 6,000‑sqft, 450‑seat events center that nonprofits and government agencies can use free of charge. The overhaul adds parking, archives and year‑round meeting capacity for Colorado nonprofits.

Honolulu has released a draft Food Systems Plan for Oʻahu that lays out steps to grow local food, expand access and reduce waste. Public comment is open through June 30, 2026.

A Metro bus operator reached an undisclosed settlement after alleging she was fired for taking medical leave following a 2022 on-the-job injury. Court papers filed May 1 say the case was resolved unconditionally.

Preservation groups and city officials will gather at the former Yick Wo laundry lot on Third and Harrison to mark the 140th anniversary of the Supreme Court win and press for a permanent marker.

The African American Roundtable will launch Feed the Change MKE on May 30 to press Milwaukee for a $1M boost to the Fresh Food Access Fund and support neighborhood grocers.

CCSD will pilot a feeder-pattern overhaul at Desert Pines and Western in 2026–27, using state funds to align pre-K, math strategists, tutoring and counseling across neighborhoods.