Good morning, Honolulu.

College culinary students from Kapiolani Community College partnered with the University of Hawaii’s Hui Ola Pono program to host a bake sale Friday afternoon (raising funds for flood survivors) that offered flatbreads, scones and banana bread; proceeds supported families affected by Kona Low floods.

At Kapiolani Park, Waikiki hosted its 98th annual May Day celebration on Friday — featuring a lei contest, hula performances and local vendors.

Puamana Louise Garcia was crowned Lei Queen while longtime maker Melvin Labra earned the Mayor’s grand prize.

In March, consecutive Kona low storms caused visitor spending to fall 1.6% to $1.96 billion and arrivals to drop 1.7% to 888,349 as severe weather delayed flights + cancelled cruises.

State officials say local tourism groups are planning recovery steps for a busy summer season.

St. Michael School in Waialua, a longstanding institution since 1944, will close at the end of the school year due to mounting debt and low enrollment — a decision that leaves families saddened and uncertain about future schooling.

Federal funding cuts have forced the Tutu and Me Traveling Preschool to announce closures at 17 sites statewide, leaving families on Oahu scrambling for new options (closings already affect sites in Waialua and Waiʻānae).

Lawmakers are urged to secure funding before the August deadline.

Hawaii public schools added fresh, locally-sourced poi to the regular cafeteria menu, announced by the Hawaii State Department of Education on Friday, May 1.

New menu items include a kalo yogurt bowl parfait for breakfast and poi with kalua pork at lunch to support farm-to-school initiatives.

Divers from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources planted about two dozen nursery-grown corals at Kewalo Basin and Maunalua Bay Friday.

The effort is part of a larger project to restore coral reefs, and local dive shops (tracking progress) will help after nearly 100 corals are planted in total.

Residents in Aina Haina should test their homes for little fire ants after the Kona low storms may have spread the insects through local streams — experts advise checking twice a year to help protect pets and children.

The Finance Department warned residents today about phishing texts that claim to be from Hawaii courts or the DMV and urge immediate payments.

Residents are advised not to click suspicious links + verify official notices directly with the DMV.

Applications are open for the Koa Vista II affordable housing project in Waipahu — qualifying families may apply for one of 97 one-bedroom units at Koa Ridge until May 21, with monthly rents from $1,800 to $2,280.

Drivers in Manoa should plan for increased traffic today as UH men's volleyball hosts the NCAA Regional match and the baseball team plays UC Riverside at Les Murakami Stadium; school officials advise early arrival & ride sharing for smoother parking.