Hawaiʻi DOT has released a draft plan for a roughly $50M upgrade to Kawaihae Harbor to ease truck congestion, expand yard space and modernize lighting and utilities. Public comments are open through May 26.

An arbitrator ordered two fired Honolulu paramedics back to work after a secret surveillance probe, but the city has delayed the ordered backpay. The case spotlights missteps inside EMS.

University of Hawaiʻi researchers are running 98 grant‑funded projects totaling more than $33.5M to tackle invasive mosquitoes, ants, beetles and plants across the islands. The portfolio mixes federal and non‑federal awards and funds both field work and new detection tools.

Mufi Hannemann told walkers at the Visitor Industry Charity Walk that he will retire as president and CEO of the Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association and will assist with the transition.

Police searched a Mountain View home on May 1 for a suspect considered armed and dangerous; investigators did not find him and are seeking tips.

Scattered showers and gusty east-northeast trades today in Honolulu; highs near 83°F and brief wet spots expected.

West Coast health officials recommend a second 2025–26 COVID‑19 vaccine dose for adults 65+ roughly six months after the first. Officials say the updated shots target JN.1 and are covered by Medicare Part B.

A Honolulu police officer was indicted on multiple sexual‑assault and related charges after an alleged on‑duty encounter in Waikiki. The department has removed his police powers as criminal and internal probes proceed.

Three major real‑estate measures — on building codes, pre‑built housing and REIT taxation — have stalled as lawmakers head toward the May 8 adjournment.

First Hawaiian, Central Pacific and Hawaii National were named SBA Lenders of the Year for fiscal 2025 even as statewide SBA lending slipped from the prior year.

Two U.S. citizens with Hawaii ties were among 19 killed during a Philippine military operation in Toboso; rights groups and the CHR have launched probes.

County crews have begun an $8.03M re‑roof and hazardous‑material abatement at the old Hilo Memorial Hospital as the county moves to convert the 1920s building into a services hub.

A First Circuit judge allowed portions of early police interviews in the Geanna Bradley case to be used at trial, while leaving later statements for further hearings. Prosecutors point to phone photos and other evidence as central to their case.