Good morning, Honolulu.

The historic Japan-America Institute of Management Science building in Hawaii Kai held its first open house Saturday as the public toured the 53-year-old, 35,000 sqft property (a cherished site).

Community leaders say discussions continue on its future as a community center or charter school space.

Today, over 400 volunteers sorted canned donations in support of the 34th Stamp Out Hunger Hawaiʻi drive as letter carriers collected items from blue bags dropped off at mailboxes to benefit local food banks.

Organizers said every can contributed to reaching higher totals for food insecurity relief across the islands.

The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts announced honorees for the 2026 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, including posthumous Legacy Awards for Abigail Laau and DJ Pratt.

The final ballot nominees for Album of the Year will be released Wednesday, May 13, and the ceremony will be held July 11 at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort.

Gov. Josh Green allocated $2M to fund a statewide effort to rebuild visitor confidence & support local businesses recovering from Kona low storms; officials say the campaign will boost tourism this summer similar to strategies that raised visits after the 2023 Maui wildfires.

Sixteen high school seniors from local schools were celebrated last Friday during the second annual FIRST Robotics College Signing Day as they announced the colleges they will attend for STEM studies.

Five of these students will join UH Manoa’s College of Engineering — marking years of experience in FIRST Robotics programs.

On Tuesday, a Hawaiian monk seal pup born May 3 relaxed with its mother Kaiwi at Kaimana Beach in Waikiki while onlookers viewed the pair from behind protective netting installed to safeguard both seals + visitors.

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Blaisdell Arena will light up blue from sundown today until sunrise on Saturday, May 16 to honor National Police Week and recognize law enforcement service; the display also marks National Peace Officers Memorial Day on Friday, May 15, as shared by Mayor Rick Blangiardi.

Walker Rowsey of nonprofit Kids Hurt Too said youth suicides on Oahu reached 10 from January to May, matching the statewide total for all of 2023.

Mental health advocates urge community strategies to boost connectedness (essential to address social challenges).

Hawaii Living with Anne Lee dined at ADEZ Steakhouse & Lounge and Kale's Hale, sampling premium cuts and island-inspired dishes in contrasting settings.

The review noted ADEZ's modern lounge atmosphere and Kale's Hale's welcoming, casual vibe.

The Dragons won their first ever baseball state championship Saturday, May 9 at Les Murakami Stadium, beating the Damien Monarchs 3 & 0 with standout play from Honoka‘a’s Josyah Napoleon-Umeda.

The win marks a historic moment for the team.

The UH Rainbow Warriors men’s volleyball team advanced to the NCAA championship match after avenging a Big West loss with a five-set win over Long Beach State on Saturday.

They will face UC Irvine on Monday at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles at 1 p.m. local time on ESPN2.