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Gov. Josh Green signed four measures into law on Thursday, May 21, to strengthen public services, support working families, and improve government operations across Hawaiʻi, including bills relating to income tax, emergency appropriations, commercial driver’s licenses, and port pilotage.

The Hawaii State Department of Health is monitoring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, and while there is no direct link to Hawaii, they will continue to monitor the situation closely.

The 28th annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai’i ceremony will take place on May 25, 2026, at Ala Moana Beach, with designated parking zones, a free shuttle, and limited accessible parking available, and official lanterns to be distributed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

On Memorial Day, many will honor military members who died in service. Lantern Floating Hawaii will also provide local families a chance to remember their lost loved ones.

A live opossum was captured inside a shipping container at a freight forwarding warehouse near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, and was humanely euthanized in accordance with health protocols.

The Hawaii Bicycling League is hosting its first-ever “Costco Gran Fondo” on May 23, a 76-mile bike ride connecting all four Costco locations on O’ahu with food court stops along the way.

Trade winds are strengthening across the islands on Thursday, with a Wind Advisory remaining in effect for parts of Maui County and the Big Island through tonight.