Good morning, Honolulu.

On Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Hawaii Kai, a 53-year-old JAIMS building will host its first public tour that offers a glimpse of classrooms + monkeypod trees.

Grassroots group Haha’ione Advocates for Respectful Development leads the event as community input will shape its future use.

Four women leaders were honored at YWCA Oahu's 49th annual Leader Luncheon on Wednesday, May 6 at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort.

The event (hosted by Hawaii News Now's Grace Lee) recognized leaders from banking, business, and insurance for their community impact.

YWCA Oahu hosted its 49th annual Leader Luncheon today to honor local women for their leadership, professional accomplishments and community impact — a tribute to community excellence.

The event highlighted leaders shaping our future.

Oakberry will open its new location at Park Shore Waikiki Hotel on Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. The acai bowl shop, serving fresh bowls + customizable toppings, will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. starting Sunday, May 10.

Pope Leo XIV appointed Jesuit priest Fr.

Michael Thomas Tupou Castori as Honolulu’s next bishop — he will be ordained and installed starting July 28.

After heavy winter rains, fire officials warn that lush growth may dry out by summer — raising wildfire risks in dry areas.

Residents are advised to clear home ignition zones and review evacuation plans as a precaution.

Officials announced that DNA tests identified Navy Seaman 1st Class Paul Eugene Newton, who was killed at Pearl Harbor on Dec.

7, 1941. Newton will be honored with a burial next Monday at Arlington National Cemetery, and his name will be marked on the Pacific’s Walls of the Missing.

Health officials reported that follow-up testing at two storm debris consolidation sites in affected areas found lowered pathogen levels.

Tests no longer detected Salmonella, hepatitis A, and Enterococcus, though some bacteria remained—prompting reminders to avoid standing water, mud and wet soil.

Yesterday at 12:30 p.m., Annalisa Burgos and Navian Hawaii CEO Dan Haire discussed the cost of hospice and palliative care on Covering the Cost, highlighting the need for early care to manage serious illnesses and rising senior care expenses in Honolulu + statewide.

A Consumer Affairs report from April 29 shows that buyers in Honolulu need about $255K in income to afford a home (the only non-California city in the top 10) as required income dropped more than the national 3.2% rate since 2025.

Undefeated Waiakea Warriors baseball team is headed to the HHSAA tournament after clinching the BIIF Division I title amid storm delays - they will face Moanalua on Thursday while coach Chris Honda stressed strong pitching and team bonding.

Pahoa boys volleyball clinched its first island title since 2012+ by winning the BIIF Division II championship at Kea'au gym on Wednesday, May 6+ amid strong competition.