HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A public memorial on Thursday honored the life and service of longtime Hawaii politician and attorney Colleen Hanabusa.

Hanabusa died March 6. She was 74.

Hanabusa served in Congress representing Hawaii’s 1st District from 2011 to 2015. She returned to Congress in 2016 after the death of U.S. Rep. Mark Takai.

On Thursday morning, the Hawaii State Senate recognized Hanabusa’s decade-long career at the state Capitol. She served as a state senator from 1999 to 2010, representing the Waianae district, and became Hawaii’s first female Senate president in 2007.

The Rev. Jeffrey Soga of the Waianae Hongwanji Mission opened the ceremony with a chant.

Lawmakers then shared memories of Hanabusa.

“The entire point of life is to take chances on dreams that seem crazy to most, but feel like destiny to you, and I think that embodies the Colleen Hanabusa that I knew… unwilling to compromise and give up because she knew what she was doing was right for the people of Hawaii,” said Senate President Ron Kouchi.

Beyond her political career, Hanabusa served as chair of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation board of directors. She stepped down for health reasons last September.

She is survived by her husband, John Souza.

The USDA has issued a public health alert for various meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated dairy that may have been contaminated with salmonella. The recall was originally issued on April 30th, but the contaminated product list could continue to grow as more products are identified.

The Food Safety and Inspection arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the public health alert and there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of the products listed below, consumers are still advised to dispose of the items or return them to the place of purchase. Great Value and Pork King Good products sold at Idaho Walmart stores are included in the alert and recall.

Public Health Alert and Food Recall Issued For Pizza and Pork Rinds Sold in Idaho

As of right now, the food list includes pork rinds, breakfast pizzas, and chicken bacon ranch pizzas. The list could grow and the USDA advises consumers to check the list frequently. We will also update the list here when possible. The contaminated products carry a variety of ‘Best By’ and ‘Produced On’ dates, so check the lists carefully to make sure you don’t consume a contaminated product.

The nationwide brands to look for are Mama Cozzi’s from Aldi stores, Pork King Good, and Great Value at Walmart Stores.

You can also look through these label photos to see if you have the product in your freezer.

If you feel sick and have consumed a contaminated product, the USDA advise you to contact your health care provider.

Spring in Montana has a way of keeping people on their toes. One day feels like summer is finally here, and the next morning you’re scraping frost off the windshield before work. 

And honestly, that’s pretty normal around here. 

A Transition Month: May in Montana

In many parts of Montana, May is still very much a transition month. Higher elevation communities like Butte can still see freezing temperatures late into the season, and in some years the final frost does not arrive until June. That lingering winter chill is just part of life in the Treasure State. 

Daylight Gains: Embracing Longer Evenings

At the same time, May also brings some of the biggest daylight gains of the entire year. As Montana races toward the summer solstice, we add roughly 70 more minutes of daylight throughout the month, depending on location, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Longer evenings, greener landscapes, and warmer afternoons start showing up, even if the mornings can still feel like winter. 

READ MORE: Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Later Frost Dates for Parts of Montana

That’s what makes Montana weather so unique this time of year. You might start the day with a jacket and a windshield scraper, then end the afternoon in shorts and a T-shirt. 

While we recently looked back at some of the warmest Mays Montana has experienced, the colder years can be just as memorable. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has tracked Montana temperatures dating back to 1895, giving us a fascinating look at just how cold May can still get across the state. 

READ MORE: These Are the Warmest Mays Ever Recorded in Montana

Some of those chilly Mays brought persistent snow, freezing mornings, and temperatures far below average well into spring. 

Now it’s time to look back at the 10 coldest May temperatures Montana has experienced since record-keeping began in 1895. Keep scrolling for more.