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Good morning to you Honolulu! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Honolulu is being sued over a deadly Waiʻanae rampage
- Want a career with Honolulu EMS? Here's when to apply.
- See what's new at Honolulu's rebuilt Pahinui Pavilion in Waimanalo
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 88, low: 74.
- Monday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Lawsuit: Honolulu's Inaction Led To Deadly Waiʻanae Rampage In 2024 (civilbeat.org) — Families of three women killed in a 2024 Waiʻanae shooting have filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the City and County of Honolulu and the Honolulu Police Department of failing to curb a neighbor's illegal parties and threatening behavior. The case seeks damages and alleges years of ignored complaints about the "Silva Dome" event space, raising questions about city enforcement and public safety for Oahu residents. 
2. Honolulu EMS is seeking EMTs and 911 dispatchers (staradvertiser.com) — Honolulu Emergency Medical Services is opening applications Sunday for EMT Academy 9, giving qualified residents a path into city EMS jobs on Oahu with starting pay over $66,000. Applications close Sept. 5 or at 500 submissions, and some candidates may instead be offered training as 911 emergency medical dispatchers.
3. Honolulu unveils renovated Pahinui Pavilion (staradvertiser.com) — Honolulu city officials have unveiled the rebuilt Pahinui Pavilion at Waimanalo Beach Park, reopening a beloved gathering spot funded by the City and County of Honolulu. The pavilion, honoring musician Gabby "Pops" Pahinui, is already accessible from the Makapuu side while crews finish electrical and landscaping work, with additional park restroom and recreation building renovations expected to start next year.
4. Honolulu singer Sienna embraces vulnerability in new track 'I Want Someone' (khon2.com) — Honolulu-based singer Sienna is stepping into a new phase with her single "I Want Someone," a vulnerable track about seeking real connection. She's seeing growing support from local radio, collaborations, and performances from Honolulu to New York, and hopes her honest songwriting resonates with island listeners navigating their own relationships.
5. UCI Engineering Students Develop Innovative Solutions to Challenges in Hawaii (uci.edu) — Two Oahu-born UCI engineering students spent the summer in Honolulu with Oceanit, developing projects to address Hawaii's water access and ocean search-and-rescue challenges. Working with local engineers and the Honolulu Fire Department, they prototyped fog-harvesting systems and low-cost autonomous drones, hoping to turn their hometown experience and mainland training into long-term benefits for Hawaiian communities.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Honolulu
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★ Featured events ★
- Honouliuli - A History Awakened 80th Commemoration →
Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St, Honolulu
4:00 pm
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Mid-Quarter 1 Progress Update (gr 6-12)
University Laboratory Honolulu, HI 96822
Wednesday September 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Oahu Charity Motorcycle Ride for MMIP
Street Bikers United Oahu Honolulu , HI 96818
9:00 am - "Voices Behind Barbed Wire" Film Screening (Moloka'i)
Honouliuli National Park Mitchell Pauole Center, 90 AINOA ST, Kaunakakai, HI 96748
3:00 pm - Kahu Alanui MC 6th Anniversary
Street Bikers United Oahu Honolulu , HI 96818
5:00 pm - Ka Maiʻa Hoʻolauleʻa Banana Festival →
Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe
10:00 am - Divine Guardians MC Bike Night →
Street Bikers United Oahu Honolulu , HI 96818
11:00 am - Mid-Quarter Deficiency Week
King Intermediate Kaneohe, HI 96744 - Papa ʻEwalu CTAHR Internship
Malama Honua PCS Waimanalo, HI 96795 - Papa 7 to Kauluakalana
Malama Honua PCS Waimanalo, HI 96795 - Papa 6 to KVA
Malama Honua PCS Waimanalo, HI 96795 - Honouliuli NHS Pop-Up Exhibhit: Wailuku Public Library
Honouliuli National Park Wailuku Public Library, 251 S High St, Wailuku, HI 96793
9:00 am
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- #REUNITED
This lil Guy will be reunited with his Mama tomorrow, Friday. He was 4-5 miles away from home when he was found. Took a bit more time to find his… (Nextdoor Kai Koko) - This cat has started showing up, I don't know if someone dumped it in our neighborhood or she is lost.
Super friendly. Kind of skinny. I have been giving water and food but unfortunately can't take another animal in. I never have seen her before so… (Nextdoor Makiki)
- City and County of Honolulu posted a job opening for RECREATION DIRECTOR II (SWIM) (SR-18) [3 vacancies] in Honolulu. Apply here.
- UFC Gym posted a job opening for Janitor Part Time in Honolulu. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Honolulu here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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