Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of June.
Good morning, Honolulu.
Mayor Rick Blangiardi said the city's Pride Flag will fly outside Mission Memorial Auditorium through June while Honolulu Hale and Neal S.
Blaisdell Center are lit in rainbow colors from sundown June 1 until sunrise June 5—this act honors Pride Month and fosters community inclusion.
Families can access free summer meals for keiki through programs offering on-site meals via an interactive map, meals at public schools from June 9 through July 17, and meal boxes at 10 Oahu sites until July 31.
Families may get SUN Bucks for groceries from May 29 to August 2.
Crews took down another piece of Aloha Stadium on Tuesday, Jun.
2 as part of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District project to revitalize the area & boost local investment.
NOAA meteorologist John Bravender explained what residents need to know as hurricane season begins, while Partners in Development Foundation CEO Shawn Kanaiaupuni detailed funding uncertainty for Native Hawaiian programs including Tūtū & Me as support is set to run out this summer.
A house fire in Kaimuki scorched a two-bedroom home in about 15 minutes (according to early reports) and killed the family's pets.
Toyota is unveiling a Hawaii-Edition Tacoma to mark 25 years as the state’s top-selling truck — reservations open Saturday, June 6th for local buyers in Honolulu.
DNA technology confirmed the identity of Navy Fireman Royle Luker, who was killed in the Pearl Harbor attack nearly 85 years ago — his remains were reburied in his hometown of Plainview, Arkansas amid a formal ceremony.
WalletHub released a report on Monday, June 1 showing that Hawaii’s economy ranked 44th among 50 states with low marks for export per capita, startup activity, tech jobs and median income.
This ranking makes it the nation’s eighth worst economy.
Nearly six weeks after the Kona Low storms, flood debris still clogs the Waiawa stream in Pearl City and damages local farms.
The state is seeking bids for regular clean-up contracts while urging property owners to keep stream beds clear.
Kilauea ended its 48th eruption episode on Jun 2 after nearly nine hours of fountaining that reached 650 feet, setting a new record for consecutive eruptions since December 2024.
Honolulu is exploring smart city strategies to blend modern technology with sustainable urban planning for more resilient neighborhoods.
The initiative will boost convenience for residents & support communities friendly to people and pets.
Honolulu restaurant Grace's Inn on S.
Beretania St. was shut down on Monday after DOH inspectors found raw sewage on the kitchen floor. The restaurant must fix its plumbing with a licensed plumber before it reopens.
Ashlyn Jacobsen, a six-time OIA champion from Campbell High School, broke school records in events from the 800 to the 5K and was inducted into the Hawaii Hall of Honor this past weekend.
She will join the University of San Francisco track team in fall.
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