Hawaii's BLNR approves nearly $7 million in grants for conservation efforts, including land for habitats, recreation, and cultural sites like Ke Kīpuka o Kalaeuila and Hīlea, funded by the Legacy Land Conservation Fund.

The DHHL plans to award over 2,600 leases to Native Hawaiian families by 2025, with 29 developments in progress, including in West Oʻahu and West Hawaiʻi.

Honolulu's weather is stabilizing with trade winds returning and skies clearing as a weak trough moves away. Light showers and vog may persist on the Big Island.

A residential fire in Moanalua was swiftly extinguished by Honolulu Fire Department, with an investigation underway to determine its cause and assess damages.

Maui's DWS, with the US Water Alliance, is hosting community meetings in May to discuss future drinking water plans and gather public input. These inclusive forums feature activities and prizes and follow an online event held in April.

Hawaii Island Police seek public help in locating runaway 13-year-old Brieslee Bello, last seen on Kinoole Street. She's described as 5'3", 190 lbs, last wearing black shorts and a school shirt.

Hawaii Island Police are searching for 47-year-old Nicole Bullock, last seen in Hilo on April 25, and may need medical attention. She's considered at risk; the public is urged to report sightings.

Honolulu faces a wet and unstable day with potential heavy showers and thunderstorms due to a moist airmass, as per NWS. Conditions may improve with returning trade winds by Wednesday.

Hawaii’s Pololū Trail and Lookout will close briefly on May 3, 2025, for maintenance led by Protect Pololū ʻOhana to preserve the area's safety and integrity.

US Coast Guard and local authorities in American Samoa worked together in maritime law enforcement and rescue, saving two distressed swimmers and exchanging expertise via 15 hours of law enforcement training.

A boy in Ewa Beach was critically injured by another juvenile with a baseball bat following a confrontation. Police are investigating and seeking information on the assailant who fled on e-bikes.

Law enforcement in Hawai'i is intensifying efforts to locate Shanice Ogata-Staudinger, missing since July 2023, known for her distinctive cheek tattoo and last seen at "Hau Bush." Despite thorough searches, no leads have surfaced.

HDOT's paving work on Puʻunēnē Ave in Maui will close the northbound right thru-lane at specific times from April 30 to May 2, and May 5 to 6. Traffic will be directed accordingly.