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Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Month-long Hawaiian Electric utility storm repairs to impact Likelike Highway traffic (kitv.com) — Expect townbound delays on Likelike Highway as Hawaiian Electric repairs storm-damaged lines serving Honolulu and Kaneohe from today through Sept. 25. A shoulder lane after the tunnels will close weekdays during midday hours, with helicopters and bucket trucks on-site, so drivers are urged to slow down and follow traffic signs.
2. Honolulu And Dole Sued By Residents Over Negligence In Kona Low Floods (civilbeat.org) — Honolulu is being sued by North Shore residents who say poor city maintenance of Kaukonahua Stream and drainage from Lake Wilson worsened March's Kona low flooding that damaged their homes. The lawsuit seeks a court-ordered maintenance program and highlights how taxpayers now face tens of millions in dam and reservoir upgrade costs.
3. WWE Legend Announced For Upcoming Talent Tryouts In Hawaii (ground.news) — WWE is bringing October talent tryouts to Honolulu alongside two live events, giving local hopefuls a rare shot at impressing scouts. A new promo graphic featuring The Rock, Roman Reigns, and The Usos underscores the deep family and cultural ties between WWE and Hawaii while hyping the search for the next superstar.
4. Hawaii will get social media safeguards and millions of dollars in Meta settlement (kitv.com) — Honolulu parents and students will soon see new safeguards on Facebook and Instagram after Hawaii secured about $80 million in a settlement with Meta. State officials say the money will likely support youth mental health, while new tools—like forced screen-time breaks and overnight blocks—roll out over the next year, with education for local families on how to use them.
5. Puppy pair finds forever home, will train as service dogs (khon2.com) — Two underage shelter puppies first featured on Honolulu TV have now been adopted together and are beginning training to become service dogs for their foster mom. Sparked by KHON2's coverage, dozens of Honolulu residents applied to help the Hawaiian Humane Society, highlighting how local fosters can literally be lifesavers while also transforming their own lives.
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