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Also on today's calendar: Maritime Career Expo & Job Fair and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Global climate initiative encourages youth-led projects in Hawaiʻi (hawaiipublicradio.org) — Honolulu youth ages 14 to 24 can now apply for grants up to $4,999 to launch climate-focused projects in their schools and neighborhoods, backed by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the City and County of Honolulu. Applications are due Sept. 14, with priority on ideas tackling disaster preparedness, food sustainability, transportation, and everyday climate impacts on Oʻahu communities.
2. Oahu wastewater spills during Hurricane Lala totaled more than 27 million gallons (kitv.com) — Honolulu officials report that more than 27 million gallons of mixed wastewater and stormwater spilled from Oʻahu's sewer system during Hurricane Lala, including large discharges into Honolulu Harbor and the Ala Wai Canal. Crews used generators, pump trucks, and clean-up teams to stop overflows, disinfect affected areas, and conduct water testing, while consultants now review how to strengthen the system for future storms.
3. DOH conditionally approves Navy Aiea Halawa Shaft reactivation (kitv.com) — State health officials have conditionally approved reactivating the Navy's Aiea Halawa Shaft, adding a treated drinking water source for the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam system that serves about 93,000 people near Honolulu. With strict treatment, testing, and notification requirements, DOH stresses the shaft is separate from Red Hill and reserves the right to halt operations if health risks emerge.
4. UH soccer's Anuhea Aluli cherishes 'super special' senior season at home (hawaiinewsnow.com) — Honolulu soccer fans can watch Kamehameha-Kapālama alum Anuhea Aluli power the Rainbow Wahine offense as she enjoys a standout senior season back home. After four years in Michigan, she's relishing local support, island weather, and the cultural bond with nine Hawaiʻi-born teammates. Her next home match against Washington State kicks off Sunday at 4 p.m.
5. Oahu housing tour gives young locals inside look at challenges of building affordable homes (hawaiinewsnow.com) — Young Honolulu-area professionals just toured Oʻahu affordable housing projects and key state housing agencies to better understand why homes are so expensive and hard to build. Stops included new developments like Hoopili and The Park on Keeaumoku, plus briefings with HHFDC and HCDA. Participants hope to bridge the gap between decision-makers and younger residents struggling to stay in Hawaiʻi.
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