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Hello again Honolulu! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Kahala Mall parking dispute ended with an arrest Monday.
  • What's new about this year's Kalakaua Merrie Mile in Waikiki?
  • How you can join Gandhi Day's peace celebration by Honolulu Zoo

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Breezy and humid with showers, temps: high: 89, low: 77.
  • Friday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman arrested after parking stall squabble turns physical at Kahala Mall (staradvertiser.com) — A parking dispute at Kahala Mall turned violent Monday afternoon, sending one woman to the hospital and leading to the arrest of a 36-year-old suspect on suspicion of first-degree unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle. Honolulu police say the victim was attacked while seated in her car and that the suspect remained in custody as investigators continue to review the case.
   

2. Big Prize Money & Bonuses at the 2026 Kalakaua Merrie Mile: RRW (world-track.org) — Honolulu runners and spectators can look forward to the Kalakaua Merrie Mile on December 12 in Waikiki, featuring record-setting prize money and a unique chase format. The race kicks off JAL Honolulu Marathon weekend, with organizers expecting about 50,000 entries across all events and registration still open for locals wanting to race a mile, 10K, or marathon.
   

3. Honolulu Marks 21st Annual Mahatma Gandhi Day with World Peace Celebration (nripress.com) — Honolulu residents can join the 21st annual Mahatma Gandhi Day and International Day of Nonviolence celebration on October 2 at the Gandhi statue next to the Honolulu Zoo. The free evening program features Hawaiian and Indian blessings, music, dance, yoga, and peace messages from civic and interfaith leaders, including remarks on behalf of Mayor Rick Blangiardi.
   

4. Council advances fishing access discussions in Pacific marine monuments (kitv.com) — A regional fishery council meeting in Honolulu is weighing changes to fishing access in Pacific marine monuments, including areas tied to Hawaii's food supply. Members are debating how to reopen or clarify commercial fishing while keeping conservation protections, with several key regulatory decisions deferred for continued discussion.
   

5. Hawaiʻi's first master sommelier shares wine secrets (khon2.com) — From his base in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi's first Master Sommelier Chuck Furuya is sharing practical tips to make wine pairings feel fun instead of intimidating. He offers specific suggestions for Hawaiian, Italian, and Vietnamese dishes common across Oʻahu, and encourages residents to focus less on price tags and rules and more on exploring wines they genuinely enjoy.
   

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  • Is anyone missing this young chicken?
    It is healthy and strong and extremely attached to humans and human touch and follows us like a pet. Based on this and the food it rejects (yummy… (Nextdoor Manoa)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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