Ben Gutierrez’s HNN Sunrise surf and weather report for May 23, 2026
Breezy to occasionally strong trade winds are expected to continue through the Memorial Day holiday weekend and beyond.
Leadership Turmoil And Staffing Shortfalls Plague Child Welfare System
The abrupt retirement of Department of Human Services Director Ryan Yamane last week comes at a pivotal time when the troubled state Child Welfare Services system tries to cope with staff vacancies, and lawmakers try to stand up some new reforms. Yamane, a former social worker who led DHS for...
Honolulu Needs Wastewater Compliance, Not Blind Spending
Honolulu’s Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant is one of Hawai‘i’s most important infrastructure disputes. The surface question is technical: Should the city upgrade its largest wastewater plant from primary to secondary treatment? The real controversy is broader. It involves environmental science, federal law, publ
Officials search for missing jet ski operator in Mokuleia
On Saturday, May 23, the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department, in coordination with the Honolulu Fire Department and the United States Coast Guard, responded to a report of an unmanned jet ski found offshore near Kaʻena Point with no one aboard and the key still in the ignition.
Entertainment: Mariah The Scientist performs at The Republik;
Fans packed Republik in Honolulu last night for Mariah the Scientist's latest stop in Hawaii.
Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping memory of surprise bombing alive at 106
“You’re not scared. You’re too busy to be scared."
Honolulu Braces For Blustery Memorial Day As Trade Winds Hold Court
Honolulu started off the Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a classic trade-wind setup: breezy east-northeast winds, mid-70s at daybreak, and a high expected near 82°F. Light, spotty showers are favoring windward and mauka neighborhoods early, while most leeward spots are lining up for a sunnier after
Applications open soon for preschool tuition assistance in Hawaiʻi for next school year
Hawaiʻi families seeking financial assistance for preschool tuition will be able to apply for the state’s Preschool Open Doors program for the 2026-2027 school year, state officials announced Thursday. Applications open Friday, May 29, and remain open for a year until May 31, 2027, or until funding runs...
Hawaii Living with Anne Lee | Tee Time at Kapolei Golf Club
Hawaii Living with Anne Lee is hitting the greens at Kapolei Golf Club for a look at one of West Oahu’s premier golf destinations. Known for its wide fairways, scenic water features, and challenging layout, Kapolei Golf Club offers a rewarding experience for golfers of all skill levels. Set against the beautiful backdr
Sunrise Sports: Moanalua boy’s volleyball with historic win
Na Menehune stunned perennial powerhouse Punahou in a five-set thriller to win the 2026 state championship—the program’s first title.
