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In today's newsletter:
- Flying Honolulu–Kahului soon? Here's what changes on Oct. 3
- What new wildfire health study reveals about metal exposure in Kahului
Also on today's calendar: Civil Service Commission Special Regular Meeting and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Alaska, Hawaiian Air to use new planes for interisland flights (travelweekly.com) — If you're flying between Honolulu and Kahului, get ready for Alaska-branded Boeing 737-800 jets starting Oct. 3, bringing in-seat power, premium seating, and free Starlink WiFi. Travelers will also face stricter check-in deadlines, with luggage drop now required at least 50 minutes before departure on Alaska Hawaiian interisland flights.
• Maui residents show elevated metal levels, abnormal lung function post-wildfires: New UH report (khon2.com) — Kahului residents are among those showing some of the highest median levels of certain metals in a new University of Hawaiʻi study of Maui adults after the 2023 wildfires. Researchers found elevated metals and links to abnormal lung function, and they're launching a five-year project to better understand long-term contamination and exposure across the island.
📸 Around Kahului
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kahului
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★ Featured events ★
Wednesday September 30 - Wednesday Farmer Markets →
The Farmers' Market, Kahului Shopping Center, 65 W. Ka'ahumanu Ave., Kahului
7:00 am
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Other local events
Wednesday September 30 - Civil Service Commission Special Regular Meeting →
10 Alaihi Street, Kahului
9:00 am - Alohamike - The Soul Survivor at The Hampton Inn and Suites Palms Bar & Bites →
The Hampton Inn and Suites Palms Bar & Bites, 130 West Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului
5:00 pm - HACAC Maui College Fair →
Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, 275 West Ka'ahumanu Avenue, Kahului
5:00 pm Thursday October 1 - Kahului Caregiver Support Group →
Maui Adult Day Care Center – Kahului, 11 Mahaolu Street, Kahului
2:00 pm Friday October 2 - Alohamike - The Soul Survivor at The Hampton Inn and Suites Palms Bar & Bites →
The Hampton Inn and Suites Palms Bar & Bites, 130 West Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului
5:00 pm Saturday October 3 - In Color – Peaceful Pine →
Queen Ka'ahumanu Center Food Court, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului
10:00 am - 🌈 In Color – Peaceful Pine →
Queen Ka'ahumanu Center Food Court, 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului
10:00 am - Balloon Art Mondays at Cat Cafe Maui →
Queen Kaahumanu Center, 275 West Kaʻahumanu Ave, Kahului
2:00 pm - Turbulence! An Improv Comedy Show →
Baila Baila Studio, 70 East Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului
8:00 pm Monday October 5 - Balloon Art Mondays at Cat Cafe Maui →
Queen Kaahumanu Center, 275 West Kaʻahumanu Ave, Kahului
2:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aloha neighbors!!!
Looking for someone to help capture family photos during fall break, ideally on 10/10, which is my birthday. I want simple, unedited pictures: one… (Nextdoor S Papa) - On September 27, 2026, satellite detections...
On September 27, 2026, satellite detections indicated a probable active fire on Maui; these observations are satellite-derived only and have not been… (Nextdoor )
- Unifi Aviation, LLC posted a job opening for 1051 - OGG-Alaska- Customer Service Agent/AM/FT in Kahului. Apply here.
- County of Maui posted a job opening for Winter PALS 2023 Recreation Aide in Kahului. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kahului here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wailuku
- Wildfire in Hawaii 80% contained, high wind warning replaced with advisory (dailydispatch.com)
- Toxic metals found in Maui residents months after 2023 wildfires, UH study finds (hawaii.edu)
- Supreme Court Ruling On Disputed Election May Conflict With State Law (civilbeat.org)
Lahaina
- Lahaina District Court closed due to power outage (mauinow.com)
- Evacuation orders lifted for Olowalu Village after brush fire 95% contained (kitv.com)
Ok Kahului! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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