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Coastal flood statement was originally issued through Monday afternoon, May 18, by National Weather Service forecasters in Honolulu; isolated minor coastal flooding continues to be possible during and near daily high tides.

A brief look at several stories from throughout the state.

Special restaging of 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival Hōʻike performance also honors Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui.

Deadline to apply is May 29 for Cohort 22: Culinary Foundations through partnership between Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America; but don’t wait, seats are limited.

Crystal Santos went from being behind bars to now graduating this month with an associate in science degree in carpentry technology from Kauaʻi Community College, all to create a better future for herself and her family.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay welcomes culinary director Pete Ghione, known for his “culinary medicine” approach, to enhance its wellness offerings on Kauaʻi’s North Shore.

The open house will update the community about the Kekaha Landfill Cell 3 vertical expansion project, which would expand landfill capacity upward within the existing landfill area.

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi celebrates 50 years with communitywide initiative Monday, May 18, in support of programs that serve island children and teens.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the 2026 Hawaiʻi Candidate’s Manual.

Moderate easterly trade winds will focus rainfall over windward areas of all islands Saturday, May 16, as chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms continues to diminish while storm system drifts eastward and weakens.

The National Weather Service has issued a warning for Kauaʻi due to heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms forecast for Friday into Saturday.

A 30-year-old Oklahoma man died May 13 after being pulled from the waters off Moloaʻa Beach, despite attempts to revive him.

Kaua’i residents are being cautioned about the dangers of 7-hydroxymitragynine, a potent opioid-like substance marketed as “enhanced kratom,” which poses serious health risks.

Starting May 15, the Kauaʻi Humane Society will launch its “Sunset Adoption Hour,” extending adoption hours to 7 p.m. and lowering adoption fees.

Young athletes on Kauaʻi are invited to hone their golf skills this summer as registration for the county’s coveted youth golf program at Wailua Golf Course opens on June 8th.

The 2026 Grove Farm Scholars — David Braman, Samantha Tominaga and Skyler Tanicala — were selected from nine finalists nominated by counselors at Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi and Waimea high schools.

Due to dangerous runoff and brown-water conditions, Kauaʻi’s Ocean Safety Bureau strongly advises against swimming and other ocean activities at Hanalei Bay and along north-facing shores.

Observations suggest the comet’s chemistry changed as it passed near the sun, providing new clues to how materials in interstellar comets differ from those in comets formed in this part of the cosmic neighborhood.

Registration opens May 20; no-cost program is on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to 20 participants per class, per session.