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Flags shall be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on May 25 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, all state offices and agencies, and the Hawaiʻi National Guard.

Hawaiʻi’s Preschool Open Doors program opens applications on May 29, offering tuition assistance for families with children ages 2 to 4 for the 2026-27 school year.

No safety power shutoffs were implemented during the past few days as the electric utility monitored weather conditions in areas at high risk of wildfire exposure, especially with a wind advisory that was previously in place for the same locations.

A total of about 1,000 Hawaiian Electric customers in South Kona, where the quake was centered Friday night, May 22, lost power, with only about 70 remaining in the dark by about 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 23.

38-year-old Michael Gardner of Mountain View faces several firearms charges following his arrest during a May 21 incident that spurred significant public safety concerns.

“ARDA-Hawai‘i is honored to support the Kona Hospital Foundation as they elevate patient care and expand healthcare services in West Hawai‘i,” said Imanaka Asato LLLC Managing Principal and ARDA-Hawai‘i Chairman Mithcell Imanaka. “This donation reflects our dedication to supporting accessible, high-quality health care on Hawai‘i Island.”

Use all necessary caution when inspecting your property for damage, especially around utilities such as gas and power lines.

The need for general surgeons is especially high in rural and other underserved communities; there is a 14% shortage of surgeons in Hawai‘i overall, with Hawai‘i Island alone at a 40% shortage, forcing many residents to travel off-island to receive care they need.

Hawai’i County Civil Defense reported in an update at 7:54 a.m. Saturday, May 23, that the strong temblor caused rock slides, multiple road closures, power outages, structures to shift on their foundation and other property damage; crews continued to restore power and all roads are reopen.

“Mahalo to the faculty and staff recognized at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s 2026 End of the Year Awards Celebration for their excellence in teaching, service, innovation and care for our campus,” says a post on the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Facebook page, adding it’s their work that makes a lasting impact every day.

Measure proposed by the 2 Hawaiʻi Democrats in the U.S. House expands federal money laundering laws to cover illegal movement of fireworks across state lines.

Both lanes of Nāpōʻopoʻo Road, between the 10-mile marker and Middle Keʻei Road, are closed and motorists should drive with caution on Highway 11 between Rabbit Hill Road and Manuka State Park as crews clean up large rocks and debris in both areas.

The public is invited to comment on all the planned phases of the Pāhoa Elementary School expansion by May 31.

This 313-page policy document aims to guide the pattern of future development in all major areas: residential, recreational, commercial, industrial and agricultural.

Calvin Furtado was named January Officer of the Month, Josiah Loving and Victor McLellan were named February Officers of the Month and Jared-Taylor Makaweo-Quihano was honored as March Officer of the Month; all demonstrated distinguished police work, outstanding investigative work and decisive action.

Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services says its electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, vendor Fidelity Information Services sent some beneficiaries SUN Bucks card instead of regular Kōkua card.

Earl-Lewis Camacho had barricaded himself in a South Kona home with firearms, his 2-year-old son and his girlfriend whom he allegedly abused, according to police.

Gov. Josh Green also made several other appointments and interim appointments to state boards and commissions.

The sign-waving was launched in October 2025 by the Hawai‘i Police Department to increase awareness about the impact of traffic fatalities on the loved ones and friends of those killed.

The Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply said normal water use may resume.