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In today's newsletter:

• Who is the Jesuit priest becoming Honolulu’s next Catholic bishop?
• How long can Kalāheo students wait in dark, sweltering classrooms?
• Why a beloved North Shore kava bar is closing its doors

Today's riddle: What has 3 feet, but can not walk... 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 84, low: 71.
• Tuesday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pope names Michael Castori as Honolulu bishop (thegardenisland.com subscription) — Honolulu’s Catholic community will soon welcome Jesuit priest Michael Thomas Tupou Castori as the sixth Bishop of Honolulu, with his ordination set for July 28 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. He’ll celebrate a public Mass there tonight, while Bishop Larry Silva continues as apostolic administrator until the transition is complete.    

2. Power Has Been Out In These Oʻahu Classrooms For Months (civilbeat.org) — Families on Oʻahu are pressing state officials to finally restore power to Kalāheo High School’s athletic building and classrooms, which have been without electricity, air conditioning, and proper lighting for eight months. Repairs are slated to begin this weekend, backed by a new state budget allocation, while Civil Beat’s Honolulu-based “Fix It!” column is inviting residents to flag similar infrastructure problems affecting daily life.    

3. Rising costs force closure of Waialua kava bar (hawaiinewsnow.com) — A Waialua kava bar serving North Shore residents is closing at the end of May, with the owner blaming steeply rising kava import costs, tariffs, and slow sales. Operating near the old Waialua Sugar Mill silos, the shop will keep limited evening hours until closing, while the owner explores offering kava through private cultural sessions and pop-up events.    

4. Initiative to rebuild visitor confidence after Kona low storms receives $2M (hawaiinewsnow.com) — State officials in Honolulu have secured $2 million to boost a statewide tourism recovery campaign after Kona low storms hurt visitor numbers and spending. The initiative, led by HTA and HVCB, aims to reassure travelers that Hawaii is ready to welcome them this summer while driving business back to local shops, from Honolulu to the North Shore and beyond.    

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Monday May 11

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday May 10

• Legend of the Mask →
  Palikū Theatre, 45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe
  1:00 pm

Monday May 11

• Grade 6 SBA Math →
  Malama Honua PCS Waimanalo, HI 96795
• Freshman Transition Night →
  Kalani High School - Cafeteria, School - Gym
  4:30 pm

Tuesday May 12

• Papa 8 to KVA
  Malama Honua PCS Waimanalo, HI 96795
• Freshman Class →
  Kalani High School - Cafeteria
  8:00 am
• Bayview Night Market – Every Tuesday 4pm-8pm at Bayview Golf Park →
  Bayview Golf Course, 45-285 Kāne‘ohe Bay Dr, Kaneohe
  4:00 pm

Wednesday May 13

• Grade 8 SBA ELA (Extended Window) →
  Malama Honua PCS Waimanalo, HI 96795

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