🌱 Patch AM: How a Honolulu 5K is turning grief into road safety action

Morning Honolulu! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Honolulu 5K is turning grief into road safety action
• Rainbow Warriors stay perfect at home vs. Aggies with 29-19 win

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 74.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Move with MADD 5K Walk in Honolulu honors victims of impaired driving, raises awareness (hawaiinewsnow.com) — A major 5K walk at Kakaʻako Waterfront Park in Honolulu brought together families, survivors, and officials to honor victims of impaired driving and raise funds for victim services. With remarks from Gov. Josh Green and local advocates, the event highlighted ongoing efforts to prevent tragedies on Hawaiʻi's roads and support those already affected.
   

• Micah Alejado powers Hawaii past New Mexico State 29-19 (cbssports.com) — Honolulu fans saw the University of Hawaii football team notch a 29-19 home win over New Mexico State on Saturday night, powered by quarterback Micah Alejado's 346 passing yards. Key plays from DeVon Rice, Tama Uiliata and a late interception helped the Rainbow Warriors stay perfect at home in the series as they now look ahead to visiting Wyoming.
   

📸 Around Honolulu

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Honolulu

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Macy's, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• 2026 Canstruction Competition - Display and Public Voting →
  Central Pacific Bank, 220 South King St, Honolulu
• Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission Monthly Meeting →
  Hawaiʻi State LGBTQ+ Commission, 1390 Miller St. 2nd Floor Conference Rooms 1 & 2, Honolulu
  2:00 pm
• Hula & Music Performance: Halau Ka Lei Mokihana 'O Leina'ala →
  2335 Kalakaua Ave #203, Honolulu
  4:00 pm
• The Rainbow Chorus of Honolulu - Rehearsal →
  Unity Church of Hawaii, 3608 Diamond Head Circle, Honolulu
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Community Crop Swap! →
  Pālolo Valley District Park, 2007 Palolo Ave, Honolulu
  4:00 pm
• Human and Civil Rights Committee Meeting →
  Honolulu HI
  5:00 pm
• KB Riley →
  Nico's Pier 38, 1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Pier 38, Honolulu
  6:00 pm
• ROCKY POINT Paint Pāʻina & The Twin Fin Hotel, Waikiki Oceanfront - Paint and Sip →
  The Twin Fin Hotel, Waikiki Oceanfront, 2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu
  6:00 pm
• ROCKY POINT Paint Pāʻina →
  The Twin Fin Hotel, Waikiki Oceanfront, 2570 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu
  6:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes →
  Zoom @ Art Play Learn
  8:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Rainforest Ramble 2026 →
  Hawaii Nature Center, 2131 Makiki Heights Dr, Honolulu
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Kaneohe

• Actor-singer/songwriter Christie Brooke debuts new jazz music, Blue Note show (hawaiinewsnow.com)

Kailua

• On The Road: Kaiser head coach Tim Seaman (khon2.com)
• Editorial: 9/11 changed U.S., but values endure (staradvertiser.com)
• Remembering Hawaii's 9/11 victims (westhawaiitoday.com)

Ok Honolulu! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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