Good morning, Honolulu.

This weekend, Honolulu hosts a Rosé Soirée at Inspiration Hawai‘i Museum, an all-you-can-eat fundraiser at Kāhala, a lei lū‘au in Waikīkī Friday, a Hawaiian opera series at Neal S.

Blaisdell Concert Hall and a bird festival at ‘Iolani Palace coronation grounds Saturday – events celebrating local art, food, and culture.

Hawaii drivers face record gas prices as regular unleaded reaches $5.65 a gallon and diesel climbs above $7 because a conflict in the Middle East is straining global crude supply — experts note loyalty programs may help lower fill-up costs while prices remain high.

Robert Cazimero, a multi-Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner (also honored by the Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts and the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame), will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Hawaii during Leeward Community College’s fall convocation.

Residents in East Oahu are urged to test their homes for fire ants that threaten local pets, as Aina Haina resident Andrea Wagner warns the ants can blind animals.

Neighbors are advised to check for infestations today to help keep pets safe.

Many survivors of the Lahaina wildfires are still waiting for their share of the $4 billion settlement, as disputes over fees and insurance delays hold up payouts.

Plaintiffs' attorney Jacob Lowenthal said payments may begin this summer.

Oahu car dealers say DMV title & registration delays have hurt their operations and prompted talks with city officials to speed up processing.

City officials are reviewing options to reduce wait times for customers.

City officials are sampling soil at the north end of Patsy Mink Central Oahu Regional Park after debris clearance from earlier Kona low recovery efforts — testing is ongoing to ensure the area is safe.

The Small Business Administration opened two recovery centers on Oahu to help flood-impacted residents and businesses.

Financial assistance is available even for those indirectly affected by the storms.

Honolulu Police Department is expanding its Safer Roads, Together initiative to boost enforcement against speeding, distraction and seatbelt violations on Oʻahu, especially during graduation season and peak hours + aiming to reduce preventable crashes and ease pain for affected families.

An 11-year-old boy from the Big Island has battled rare conditions including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and frequent hospitalizations since he was five.

His parents are challenging an insurance denial for a referral to Children’s Hospital of Colorado and may pay $20,000 out of pocket if needed.

Annalisa Burgos interviewed Evan K.

Fujimoto of Graham Builders and Council member Tyler Dos Santos-Tam — representing District 6 — to explain ways to lower high home construction costs. The discussion, updated on Apr. 28 at 11:00 a.m., offers practical guidance for homeowners planning remodeling projects in Honolulu.

Loren King, a 57-year-old professor, broke the record crossing the Kaiwi Channel from Oahu to Molokai in 13 hours, 18 minutes and 55 seconds on April 21 at 4 a.m. His team used research-based planning to guide his 26-mile swim (he encountered a Silky Shark) as he set the record.

Loren King (57) from Canada set a new record by completing the fastest swim ever from Oahu to Molokai in just over 13 hours on Apr.

29; he celebrated his achievement after the challenging crossing.

The University of Hawaii will hold a press conference today to share details about hosting its first NCAA men’s volleyball championship regional match at its home campus.

Local fans can expect more information on tournament plans + game expectations.

Special Olympics Hawaii is sending a team of athletes to represent the islands at the USA Games in Minnesota+ the athletes will compete in various sports events to showcase their abilities.