🌱 How long will Kaneohe-bound drivers face ‘Carmageddon Kailua’?

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In today's newsletter:

• How long will Kaneohe-bound drivers face ‘Carmageddon Kailua’?
• How a Kaneohe grad became a star in NCAA softball

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Downpours in the afternoon, with a high of 81 and low of 73 degrees.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun with showers, temps: high: 84, low: 75.
• Sunday: Sun and clouds with showers, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• City bridge work has residents decrying ‘Carmageddon Kailua' (staradvertiser.com) — Kaneohe drivers heading through Kailua face major delays as Kalaheo Bridge work has closed the Kailua-bound lane on weekdays through July, leaving only a Kaneohe-bound lane open and forcing long detours. Residents, including a Kaneohe Bay neighbor and nearby businesses, are pressing the city for contraflow or other fixes while officials tweak signal timing and traffic plans.
   

• Kamehameha grad McClinton leads Fullerton softball to NCAA Tournament (khon2.com) — A Kamehameha Schools graduate from Kaneohe, outfielder Colby McClinton, is leading Cal State Fullerton into this week’s NCAA softball tournament after helping secure a Big West title. She credits a relaxed mindset and confidence for her standout senior season, joining several other Hawaiʻi-raised players competing on mainland college teams.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Kailua

• Column: Extend long-term care head start for aging isle population (staradvertiser.com)
• Letter: HECO fails to deliver on smart meter promises (staradvertiser.com)
• Police To Hold Coffee With A Cop, Kupuna Watch Meetings (bigislandvideonews.com)

Honolulu

• Police execute search of illegal gambling room in Kalihi, 12 machines seized (hawaiinewsnow.com)
• Kalihi machine shop closing after 80-plus years in business (hawaiinewsnow.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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