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Warm, muggy morning in Honolulu with a high near 82°F and only a slight chance of afternoon showers. Trades return tonight, bringing breezier, drier conditions through Saturday.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 69-year-old Kaunakakai resident was fatally attacked by a dog at a Molokai home; Maui police say the animal was euthanized and the investigation is ongoing.
Politics & Govt in ...
Lawmakers pressed the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity after officials admitted decades‑long inspector discretion that may conflict with state law as pest finds and a bovine TB outbreak raise alarms.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The city bought 175 N. Pauahi Street for about $4.52M; officials will stabilize the underused building and explore affordable‑housing and community uses.
Honolulu Elections urged residents missing voter notification cards to call (808) 768-3800 as state mailings begin ahead of the 2026 elections.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A Honolulu team used mRNA to produce PD‑L1‑blocking nanobodies that shrank colorectal tumors about 50% in mice, suggesting a cheaper alternative to pricey antibody drugs.
Warm, muggy and mostly cloudy in Honolulu with a slight chance of brief afternoon showers. Highs near 82–83°F and light east‑northeast winds.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Maui Health named COO Wade Ebersole interim CEO effective May 3 after Lynn Fulton announced she’ll return to Illinois. Ebersole will lead operations while the board searches for a permanent leader.
Sina Pili pleaded guilty to first-degree assault in the death of her 11-year-old adopted daughter. Sentencing is set for July 29.
Community & Society in ...
Flooding from Waiawa Stream destroyed tents and gear at Agape Christian Fellowship, putting the 20th summer of Camp Agape — a free program for kids of incarcerated parents — at risk.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
House Bill 2022 would cap Honolulu's vehicle weight fee at the state rate, cutting many registration bills by around 75% while prompting new reporting on road spending.
Food & Drinks in ...
Kooks Coffee rolled a second cart into Kakaʻako while keeping its UH Mānoa trailer, serving playful drinks like Nanner Bread, Ubae Watch and plant-based Rockers.
Gov. Josh Green nominated Keith Amemiya and Marie Laderta to the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents. Their confirmations now head to the Hawaiʻi State Senate.
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