Good morning, Honolulu.

Hui Mahi‘ai ‘Āina is building a village of hope in Waimānalo with tiny homes, a food farm, and shared spaces to support neighbors in need — a project that restores dignity and embraces housing the Hawaiian way.

Its next phase is set to begin soon.

The Ko Olina Children's Festival returns Saturday, May 9, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Ko Olina — celebrating 10 years with a paniolo theme inspired by Toy Story 5.

The event offers pony rides, crafts, and a sunset screening to benefit Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children.

Maui became fully fiber-enabled on May 5, making it the fourth island with the upgrade — boosting fast, reliable internet speeds for residents and local businesses.

Ocean of Peace, a group art exhibition featuring seven Micronesian artists, will open at Honolulu Hale on May 8 with a public opening from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will display weekday hours until June 11.

In March 2026, visitor spending fell 1.6% to $1.96 billion and arrivals dropped 1.7% to 888,349 as Kona Low storms during spring break caused flight delays & port disruptions.

Numbers from the U.S. West and Canada declined while those from the U.S. East and Japan rose.

Interisland ticket prices have risen by $10 because fuel costs nearly doubled recently, forcing Mokulele Airlines to raise fares to an average of about $250 roundtrip.

Rising travel costs affect residents who depend on flights for appointments, jobs + family visits.

Episode 46 of lava fountaining began at 8:17 a.m. Tuesday at Kilauea summit as the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory issued an orange alert and advised caution against falling ash near the crater + surrounding areas.

Kaiwi, a Hawaiian monk seal, gave birth yesterday at Kaimana Beach in Waikiki, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources reminded beachgoers to stay 150 feet away — keeping dogs leashed near the Natatorium.

Hawaii EMS was named the 2026 Agency of the Year by the National Association of State EMS Officials after modernizing its traditional response model — the award was announced May 5 in Honolulu.

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will hold nine public meetings this summer to discuss plans for exploring geothermal energy at 12 sites from Hawai’i island to Kaua’i.

The mock meeting in Kapolei on Monday helped refine details to address community concerns.

Kamehameha Highway at Waimea Bay will be closed Sunday, May 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. as crews — using a helicopter — install a rockfall net after last month’s boulder slide.