Good morning, Honolulu.

Beloved Japanese restaurant Tsukuneya—known for its delicious tsukune—is set to close its doors on May 31 after 20 years of service, leaving Honolulu locals to remember its warm atmosphere.

The community will miss this long-time dining spot as it ceases operations later this month.

Honolulu Police are searching for a man after a shooting in Kahuku on May 21 left a 30-year-old woman in critical condition during an argument that escalated—she was shot in the upper torso.

A special needs student was beaten off campus near Leilehua High School on May 21 when a group of students attacked her, leading to the arrest of four individuals as police investigate the incident—video of the attack spread on Instagram.

A woman was admitted in critical condition to a Honolulu hospital with a gunshot wound just before 7 a.m. Wednesday—police responded at 6:54 a.m. to a block on Tantalus Drive and are investigating the incident.

A United Airlines flight heading to Los Angeles turned back to Honolulu this morning after a suspicious message was found on the bathroom mirror; a Kailua resident (who was onboard) said officials are checking the issue (and security measures may be updated).

Hawaiʻi Gas announced a pilot project with Ayrton Energy that will begin early 2026 to test e-LOHC hydrogen storage at its Synthetic Natural Gas plant on Oʻahu — the project will study the safe, cost-effective use of hydrogen as a zero-carbon fuel source.

Success in this pilot could help overcome storage and transport challenges and support greater fuel decarbonization in the islands.

Senator Aquino will host a meeting on Oahu with University of Hawaii President Wendy Hensel to discuss federal policy changes and the future of higher education.

The event will offer insight on how these policy updates may impact local colleges.

On May 21, Rep. Darius Kila and community advocates pressed Hawaiian Electric, Hawaiian Telcom and Charter/Spectrum Hawaiʻi to fix aging utility infrastructure along Farrington Highway ahead of the hot, dry summer.

The call follows concerns that dangerous poles and wires may spark brushfires in West Oahu—posing safety risks for local residents.

Rep. Darius Kila urged Hawaiian Electric, Hawaiian Telcom, and Charter/Spectrum Hawai‘i to fix and remove dangerous utility equipment along Farrington Highway as summer heat raises wildfire risks in West Oahu—he held a press conference on May 21 while community members in Māʻili, Nānākuli, Honokai Hale, and Ko Olina expressed concern over the hazards. This call for action comes as local residents face growing fire dangers from deteriorating infrastructure.

StorageCafe’s study of 100 major U.S. cities found that Honolulu ranked third for micro-housing, with 11.6% of its rental units under 348 square feet and renting for 25% less than typical apartments—existing units helped meet housing needs amid a tight market.