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Hello Honolulu! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Inside Honolulu's growing AI-focused Kulia Academy and its booming enrollment
  • Kaimukī's Happy Days finally clears spoiled food after roof collapse
  • What can Honolulu do to prevent more cars hitting buildings?

Also on today's calendar: Upper Crust: Batter & Panko Mix Demo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 85 and low of 75 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 85, low: 75.
  • Friday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. AI use and student enrollments increase at Kulia Academy after relaying on donors for programs (kitv.com) — Honolulu's Kulia Academy is rapidly growing as it offers what it calls the nation's first seven-year artificial intelligence and data science program for middle schoolers, with enrollment jumping from 153 to 271 students. The charter school, which still relies heavily on private donations, is teaching sixth- to eighth-graders real-world coding and data skills while planning to expand into ninth grade.
   

2. Happy Days Restaurant starts cleanup after roof collapse in kitchen (khon2.com) — Cleanup is finally underway at Kaimukī's Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant after an August roof collapse left spoiled food trapped inside and bothering nearby Honolulu neighbors. With the Department of Planning and Permitting now allowing limited access, professional crews are clearing the kitchen and expect to finish removing food by Oct. 2, easing odor and pest concerns for surrounding residents and businesses.
   

3. What to Do After a Vehicle Crashes Into a Building in Honolulu (news-usa.today) — A recent crash at the Waialae-Kahala Post Office on Pahoa Avenue sent a car through a wall and into parked vehicles, but fortunately no one in Honolulu was hurt. The article explains the ongoing HPD investigation, highlights similar East Honolulu building strikes, and outlines senior driving rules and storefront safety measures that could better protect local pedestrians and businesses.
   

4. NBA returns to Hawaii as Clippers, Warriors train on Oahu (hawaiinewsnow.com) — NBA fans on Oahu can watch the Clippers and Warriors open training camps at UH Mānoa and BYU–Hawaii before facing off in Honolulu this Sunday. Coaches Tyronn Lue and Steve Kerr say the island setting is helping their teams bond, while Steph Curry hopes to finally hit a three-pointer in front of Hawaii fans after coming up empty here in 2024.
   

5. Hawaii public schools begin serving locally grown pineapples in cafeterias (hawaiinewsnow.com) — Honolulu public school students are starting to see fresh, locally grown pineapple on their cafeteria trays, with 21 Oahu campuses already serving it and more joining soon. A new chicken pineapple wrap at Mililani Middle highlights a statewide push to replace imported produce with Hawaii-grown ingredients and expand local food purchasing by 2030.
   

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  • I've spent so much money on this delectable ice cream and do not regret it.
    Fabulous unique and delicious flavors and wonderful owners. (Nextdoor Hahaione Valley)
  • Dr Jenna Wallace is terrific;
    the team has captured issues other vets couldn't and it feels like small town family vet. (Nextdoor Hahaione Valley)
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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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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