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🌱 Patch AM: How this morning’s Pali Tunnel shutdown could affect your commute
Coming up: Double Roughwater Swim on the Honolulu Patch calendar
Good morning Honolulu! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How this morning's Pali Tunnel shutdown could affect your commute
- How to speak at today's state land board meeting in Honolulu
- Suspect surrenders after Ewa Beach shooting leaves man seriously injured
Also on today's calendar: Pride Run/Walk 5K and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 73.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 1 lane reopens after tire blowout in town-bound Pali Highway tunnel (staradvertiser.com) — A tire blowout in the town-bound Pali Tunnel briefly shut down Honolulu-bound traffic Thursday morning, but one lane has since reopened. Drivers heading into Honolulu are urged to use extra caution near the tunnels as police continue managing hazardous conditions and clearing the scene. 
2. Land Board Submittals – 10/09/26 (hawaii.gov) — Honolulu residents can weigh in today at the Board of Land and Natural Resources meeting, held at the Kalanimoku Building and accessible via Zoom and livestream. The agenda covers issues from Honolulu water storage and Honolulu Zoo grant applications to Maui roads and statewide permits, and includes clear instructions for submitting written or oral testimony, including by phone or video.
3. Man turns himself in after allegedly shooting another man in chest in Ewa Beach (kitv.com) — A 33-year-old man is in custody after allegedly shooting another man in the chest during an altercation on Papipi Road in Ewa Beach, then later turning himself in at Honolulu's main police station. Honolulu police say the 31-year-old victim was rushed from Queen's West Oahu to Queen's Punchbowl in serious condition, and prosecutors will now review the case for formal charges.
4. Police say deadly Hawaii Island shooting started with a reported theft (hawaiinewsnow.com) — Hawaii County police say a reported sunglasses theft in Ocean View escalated into a deadly confrontation in rough lava terrain, where an officer fatally shot a 31-year-old Kaʻū man who allegedly threatened to kill him and threw large rocks. Officials note the man was already a wanted fugitive for missing sentencing in a Honolulu sex assault case, and bodycam footage and an autopsy are pending.
📸 Around Honolulu
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Honolulu
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★ Featured events ★
- Double Roughwater Swim →
Kaimana Beach, 757H+G65, Honolulu
6:30 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Pride Run/Walk 5K →
Ala Moana Beach Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu
7:00 am - SuperChill Saturdays in Pia Valley →
Pia Valley, Honolulu
8:30 am - Architecture Month: Pastel Workshop with Hitoshi Hida →
AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture, 828 Fort Street Mall, Suite 100, Honolulu
9:00 am - Ala Moana Center Market →
Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu
10:00 am - 'Ulu Coop Demo: Locals Granolas & More →
ChefZone, 2888 Ualena Street, Honolulu
10:00 am - AIA Youth Outreach LEGO Workshop at Bishop Museum →
Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu
10:00 am - Christian of Ho'onua →
Nico's Pier 38, 1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Pier 38, Honolulu
12:00 pm - Christian Singles Social [30 to 50] - Honolulu, HI →
377 Keahole Street, Honolulu
3:00 pm - Jesse Ka'awa →
Nico's Pier 38, 1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Pier 38, Honolulu
6:00 pm - Hops & Props: A Craft Beer Event →
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Boulevard, Honolulu
6:00 pm - Kamaʻāina Sunday →
ʻIolani Palace, 364 S King St, Honolulu
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
📣 Honolulu Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Yes, we too thank the Principal, VP and staff of Niu Valley Intermediate for their hard work in cutting the weeds in the drainage canal.
We appreciate your efforts in helping us to keep our community clean and safe. Please extend our heartfelt appreciation to all who helped in this… (Nextdoor Niu Valley) - Aloha everyone,
Kanekoa Farms will be hosting our weekly Farm Stand this Friday from 5pm until dark in Kamilonui Valley at: 928 Kamilonui Pl. WE WILL HAVE SWEET… (Nextdoor Hawaii Kai)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Honolulu. Apply here.
- Gate Gourmet US, Inc. posted a job opening for Porter - $19/hour in Honolulu. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Honolulu here.
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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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