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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.

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

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.

Attorney General continues biweekly update on public corruption case, funds available for Hawaiʻi residents impacted by Kona low and L&L opens new locations.

Hawaiʻi State Senate passed a measure that clarifies that corporations and other artificial entities cannot spend money or contribute to elections and ballot measures.

Amid the rising fuel costs, Mokulele Airlines is increasing its airfare by $10 on average to continue daily flights.

Kauaʻi County Solid Waste Division has lifted trailer size restrictions at refuse transfer stations and is now allowing trailers up to a three-quarter-ton capacity.

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.

Lava geysers from the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano stopped shortly before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5; tephra fall was greatest within 3 miles from the two active vents.

Vladimir Devens was sworn in Tuesday morning, as the sixth Hawaiʻi Supreme Court chief justice during an informal ceremony.

“Wildfire preparedness is a shared responsibility, and it starts at home,” said Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson. “This program reflects a countywide commitment to providing our community with the knowledge and tools needed to better protect lives, homes and neighborhoods.”

Officials remind the public that maintaining a respectful distance is the most important thing they can do to protect the endangered monk seals and community.

Online registration is limited to 50 participants and begins at 8 a.m. Friday, May 8, at the Kauaʻi Parks and Recreation website.

“Laulau is more than a beloved island staple; it carries deep cultural and historical meaning,” said Oʻahu state Rep. Darius Kila. “Preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian foods helps honor Native Hawaiian culture and ensures these practices continue to be understood and passed on.”

30-day review period now open for Papahana Kāʻeuʻeu: Hawaiʻi’s Plan for Living Heritage Stewardship, which will guide how state, county agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations and communities work together to identify, protect and steward Hawaiʻi’s historic and cultural resources from 2026 through 2034.