🌱 How long could Kapalua’s hurricane-related power outages really last?

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In today's newsletter:

• How long could Kapalua's hurricane-related power outages really last?
• Which big 2026 golf tournaments are coming near Kapalua?

Also on today's calendar: MAUI JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL 2026 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 86, low: 74.
• Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nolo's high winds knock out power for over 16,000 on Maui, Oahu (staradvertiser.com) — Residents from Lahaina through Kapalua are among more than 12,000 Maui customers without power today as Hurricane Nolo's high winds knock down lines and trigger safety shutoffs. Hawaiian Electric warns Kapalua households to prepare for extended outages while crews wait for safer weather to inspect and repair damaged equipment.
   

• Kā'anapali voted '2026 Best Golf Course on Maui' (mauinow.com) — Kapalua-area golfers may be interested that nearby Kā'anapali Golf Courses have been voted Maui's best for 2026 and will host several major tournaments next year. The course, just a short drive from Kapalua Airport, highlights West Maui's recovery with a busy calendar of championships, charity events, and junior clinics that welcome local players and families.
   

📸 Around Kapalua

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kapalua

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Brother Noland, Shem Kahawaii, & Wainani →
  Slack Key Show - Masters of Hawaiian Music, Located in the Aloha Pavilion, Napili Kai Beach Resort, Lahaina
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• MAUI JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL 2026 →
  The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Lahaina
  11:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Girls Volleyball at Kamehameha
  Kamehameha Schools Maui, 270 Aapueo Pkwy, Makawao
  5:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Football vs Kulanihakoi at Home
  Lahainaluna High School, 980 Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina
  4:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Cross Country at Kamehameha Maui
  Kamehameha Schools Maui, 270 Aapueo Pkwy, Makawao
  8:00 am
• AR at Seabury Hall
  Seabury Hall, 480 Olinda Rd, Makawao
  8:00 am
• Cross Country at Lahainaluna
  Lahainaluna High School, 980 Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina
  8:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Girls Volleyball vs King Kekaulike at Home
  Lahainaluna High School, 980 Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Girls Volleyball at Maui High
  Maui High School, 660 Lono Ave, Kahului
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Cross Country at Baldwin
  Baldwin High School, 1650 W Kaahumanu Ave, Wailuku
  8:00 am
• Football vs Maui High at Home
  Lahainaluna High School, 980 Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Cheer Competition 1 & 2
  Jon Garcia Gymnasium at Baldwin High, 1650 W Kaahumanu Ave, Wail
  4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Lahaina

• Lahaina District Court closed due to power outage (mauinow.com)
• Evacuation orders lifted for Olowalu Village after brush fire 95% contained (kitv.com)

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)

Kahului

• Alaska, Hawaiian Air to use new planes for interisland flights (travelweekly.com)

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-- 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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