Honolulu firefighters responded to a fire in Kalihi, safely evacuating one person from a roof and controlling the blaze within an hour. An investigation into the cause is underway.

Gov. Josh Green of Honolulu was invited to testify before a Senate Subcommittee in D.C. about handling infectious diseases, based on his experience as a doctor and official during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hawai‘i DOH fined IES Downstream LLC for hazardous waste violations at their Kaua‘i facility, including mislabeled containers and improper storage. The company faces a $108,140 fine and corrective action orders.

The Kaua'i Police Department provided alternative contact numbers amid phone service disruptions affecting their emergency and non-emergency lines due to Hawaiian Telcom network issues.

Hawai'i students celebrated trees through film, with 32 entries in a video contest expressing their relationship with trees, emphasizing community and environmental stewardship.

Maui Police are seeking aid to find missing 28-year-old Sergio Gabaudan from Kihei, last seen on May 18, 2025, with distinctive tattoos, driving a blue Toyota Tacoma.

Maui Police seek help to find missing 16-year-old girl Elizabeth Harp, last seen in Kahului. She's 5'5", with black hair and brown eyes, often in Kahului. Call 808-244-6400 with info.

HDOT announced a closure of the Temporary Kapaʻa Bypass Road for roadwork on May 27 and 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Lehua Street as the detour route.

The NWS Honolulu forecasts mixed weather for Hawaii with trade winds bringing clouds and showers, improving by Memorial Day weekend. An AIRMET Sierra is in effect for mountain obscuration and a Small Craft Advisory for strong trades is issued.

Authorities are investigating a fatal incident where pedestrian Maxwell Sherwood was struck by a vehicle in Kurtistown, Hawai'i. The driver, Dallas Brooks, faces DUI and negligent homicide charges.

HDOT announces a public meeting on May 21 at Kahului Airport to discuss soil contamination and removal due to PFAS, with a focus on the environmental impact of firefighting foams.

Hawai‘i's Kōkeʻe Public Fishing Area's annual rainbow trout season starts June 14, 2025, allowing fishing until September 30, with a limit of seven trout per day per angler.

Yovo Stefanov hired as Director of Business Transformation Office to modernize Hawaii's DAGS financial systems.