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Honolulu
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Monday at The Plaza at Pearl City, residents and families gathered to honor 22 veteran residents by unveiling a Wall of Honor displaying photos and military ranks. The ceremony featured speeches from American Legion representatives and musical performances by the Liberty Belles. Hawaii News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Coast Guard is searching for a 61-year-old fisherman who left on a fishing trip off Waianae early Wednesday and was last seen around noon — a good Samaritan later found his partially sunken 19-foot boat about 18 miles west of Waianae on Sunday. KITV
- ➤ A Hawaiian Airlines flight from Seattle landed safely at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Monday after pilots detected a low-pressure alert in a nose wheel tire (shortly after 10 a.m.), with mechanics promptly replacing it while passengers remained onboard until the plane was towed to a gate. Hawaii News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu cybersecurity experts warn that phishing scams and ransomware attacks are targeting local businesses and residents, urging them to use strong, unique passwords + multi-factor authentication. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke experienced a recent digital theft and contacted the airline promptly, highlighting the need for increased online security measures. Hawaii Business
- ➤ About 250 Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants based in Seattle now face restrictions on wearing flowers for wide-body flights to Asia and Europe as part of Alaska Airlines' operations merger & enforced uniform rules. Flights to Hawaii can continue to use traditional attire. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Waipahu’s Janelle Liang won the Miss Chinatown USA title in San Francisco on Monday, May 25 — marking a national first for a Hawaii representative. KITV
- ➤ The Polynesian Voyaging Society will sail Hokule‘a and Hikianalia to Japan for the first time since 2007 as part of its Moananu iakea Voyage; the vessels will depart from Radio Bay in Hilo for their voyage to Tahiti from April through September 2027 (weather permitting). Honolulu Star-Advertiser
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii public high schoolers studied galaxies in a statewide program that connects local students with top observatories, celebrating 10 years on May 25. The program continues to offer hands-on astronomy experience to help shape future scientists. KITV
- ➤ He'eia Elementary students enjoyed chicken pasta florentine made with lū‘au leaves picked minutes from school on Monday, May 25. The dish was part of a Hawaiʻi Department of Education effort to bring fresh local ingredients into school meals statewide. KITV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at the USDA and local institutions are testing native nematodes to combat the invasive Queensland Longhorn Beetle damaging trees on the islands. Field trials show treated trees recovering within four months (research continues to streamline application methods for busy farmers). Hawaii Tribune-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services said about 800 households using SNAP may have received a SUN Bucks card by mistake since May 1. Affected families are advised to visit a local DHS Processing Center to exchange it as DHS works with FIS to fix the error. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Hawaii-born WWII soldier Daniel Betsui was once denied a commission and called an enemy alien. The Army posthumously made him a second lieutenant in a ceremony held earlier this year at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to honor his service. Hawaii News Now
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
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