Hālawa Correctional Facility hosted its first Keiki Day to foster family connections, allowing inmates to bond with their children, potentially aiding in rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.

Extended intermittent road closures are expected on Pu'uwai and Po'ohiwi Roads for waterline work until dates ranging from September 30 to July 1, 2025.

The County of Maui announced its FY 2026 Recycling Grants Program to fund projects that support recycling and reduce landfill waste, with an information session scheduled for May 7th.

Honolulu breaks ground on an affordable housing project to address the housing crisis and boost employment, coinciding with the state's job fair and celebrating community resilience and state workers' dedication with Ha‘aheo Pride Month.

Honolulu designates May 3, 2025, as Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, promoting resident action to mitigate wildfire risks, with city and wildfire organizations offering guidance and safety tips.

Hawai'i Island saw a decline in DUI arrests but a slight increase in major crashes compared to last year. Fatalities from crashes decreased. The police continue to enforce DUI checkpoints and patrols.

Expect stronger trade winds in Honolulu due to a high-pressure system, with brief showers windward and dry leeward areas. Conditions are breezy but clear for aviation and mariners should heed a Small Craft Advisory.

Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a stolen white 2011 Toyota Tacoma with license plate ZLL-385 taken from Hilo, seeking community help to locate it.

Hawai‘i Island police seek a suspect for an assault at a Kailua-Kona shopping center, where a man was pushed into a urinal. The suspect is described as possibly Micronesian, around 6'1" to 6'2", and 250 pounds. Public assistance is requested.

Hawaii police seek help finding two runaway teens last seen in Hilo. Descriptions of 16-year-old King Kehoe and 14-year-old Jazzielle Nathaniel are provided, encouraging public assistance.

Hawaiʻi Island police intensify the search for Earl Kekuanaoa Hind, a missing fisherman last seen on April 9 near Miloliʻi. Public assistance is requested.

Moloka‘i Airport now offers free Wi-Fi to passengers via a 1G Fiber network, part of the HDOT’s HI Connect pilot project to enhance broadband infrastructure in Hawaii.

HDOT announced repairs on Oʻahu's H-3 highway, to occur May 2-3, affecting Kaneʻohe-bound traffic. Lane adjustments will be in place near Harano Tunnel and Hospital Rock.