Murder Charges in Puna: Hawaii police have charged 36-year-old Jacob Daniel Baker with first- and second-degree murder in the killings of three men found across rural Puna on the Big Island; investigators say they haven’t identified a motive and reported no links among victims beyond two living near each other. Public Access Under Pressure (Maui): Akakū Maui Community Media is bracing for a major $400,000 budget cut in January 2027, warning that a Spectrum Oceanic franchise renewal could drain public and community media funding and shrink local civic space. Niu Festival (Maui): ʻAha Niu: Maui Nui Coconut Celebration Festival returns June 13 at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens with free workshops, panels, and a coconut sprout giveaway focused on food resilience and coconut rhinoceros beetle prevention. Free Film Immersion (Maui): Lahaina Restoration Foundation hosts a free 360-degree immersive screening of “E Hoʻi Ka Nani I Mokuʻula” at Maui Ocean Center on June 12, using animation shaped by oral histories. Workforce Training (Hawaii): A local program is offering free 7–10 week accelerated training for in-demand healthcare and construction roles, with credentials to help participants land jobs faster. Outdoors Expo (Honolulu): The Hawaiʻi Outdoors Expo hits Blaisdell June 6–7 with gear, demos, and activities for biking, camping, hiking, and water sports.