A Jan. 25 point‑in‑time canvass tallied 1,863 people across the neighbor islands; Maui’s unsheltered population jumped 40% while veterans and mental‑health needs rose.

UHERO warns surging oil prices and March storms have worsened Hawaii’s near‑term outlook, slowing visitor growth and keeping wages behind rising costs. Construction holds out as the main bright spot.

The ‘E Hoʻi Mai’ contest will sponsor round‑trip airfare for up to 80 people to return to Lahaina for a July 17–19 weekend focused on healing and reconnection.

Shidler seniors are facing a tighter spring job market, with fewer early full‑time offers and many students pivoting to internships, grad school or credentialing. Advisers urge hustle and flexibility.

Hawaii News Now will air a daylong ALOHA for HAWAIʻI telethon and auction on May 12 to raise funds for communities hit by March’s Kona Low floods.

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

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.

Maui United Way awarded about $1.3M to island nonprofits for fire case management and March Kona Low flood relief, prioritizing direct services and long-term recovery.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Jesuit Father Michael T. Castori as the sixth bishop of Honolulu; his ordination and installation are scheduled for July 28.

Honolulu’s CARES program offers a $240 annual sewer credit to qualifying households; applications are open May 1 through Oct. 31, 2026. Aid is limited and distributed first‑come, first‑served.

Private paid parking companies have bought up lots in Kailua‑Kona, and merchants say the fees are chasing away customers. A county bill to cap rates stalled amid legal objections.

The 47th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk comes to Wailuku on Saturday, May 9, with a 2.5-mile route, prizes and fundraising for local nonprofits.

A four-man crew will depart La Push on May 1, 2026 to attempt a 3,100-mile, unassisted row to Maui, a 50–70 day crossing that will raise funds for a veteran-led nonprofit.