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🌱 How a new West Oʻahu landfill could reshape life in Kapolei

Kapolei, Hawaii Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Kapolei! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new West Oʻahu landfill could reshape life in Kapolei
  • Why Kapolei’s Naliko project stands out in 2025’s mega-build boom

Also on today's calendar: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower in the afternoon, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City proposes new landfill in West Oahu, drawing opposition from landowner and lawmakers (hawaiinewsnow.com) — A major new landfill is being proposed in Makaiwa Hills overlooking Kapolei, prompting pushback from local lawmakers, the landowner, and West Oʻahu residents worried about health and quality-of-life impacts. The $30 million land acquisition is now under debate at the City Council, and the Kapolei Neighborhood Board will discuss the plan tonight at 7 p.m. at Kapolei Hale.
   

• Race Toward Olympic Readiness Fuels Multiple 2025 Top Starts (enr.com) — Kapolei makes this regional construction roundup thanks to the planned $170 million Naliko Residential Community, the only residential project to crack the West Coast Top Starts list. While most of the story spotlights billion‑dollar projects in California, Washington, and Alaska, it closes by highlighting how this new Kapolei community stands out in a year when housing starts lagged nationwide.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kapolei

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday April 23
  • Keiki Storytime
    Kapolei Public Library, 1020 Manawai St, Kapolei
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Remission of Taxes in Cases of Natural Disasters, Filing Deadline June 30, 2026
    If you or others you know had real property damaged during the 2026 Kona Low Storm Events and you/they wish to be considered for tax relief, the… (Nextdoor Upper Makakilo)
  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate in Kapolei. Apply here.
  • The Facilities Group posted a job opening for Janitor - in Kapolei. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kapolei here.

🗞 Nearby News

Honolulu

  • The Dotted Line in Honolulu serves up viral ‘Adult Happy Meal' and ‘Girl Dinner' (khon2.com)
  • Honolulu Cyclists Lament Safety Barriers, Green Paint In Bike Lanes (civilbeat.org)
  • 1260 Richard Ln Apt B318, Honolulu, HI 96819 (realtor.com)

Ok Kapolei! 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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kapolei

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Kapolei

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.