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In today's newsletter:
- How Kapolei's giant Tesla battery helps keep Oahu's lights on
Also on today's calendar: "WAIMEA JUMP ROCK" Paint Pāʻina at The Residence Inn by Marriott Kapolei Oahu and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 74.
- Thursday: Sunny spells, showers around, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Could Tesla Megapacks Actually Help Replace Coal Power Plants? (slashgear.com) — Kapolei residents are already living with one of the world's most advanced Tesla Megapack projects, the Kapolei Energy Storage facility that helps replace Oahu's last coal plant. This piece explains how those massive batteries work, how much of the island's grid they can support, and what that means for Hawaii's push toward 100% renewable energy.
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Wednesday September 30 - "WAIMEA JUMP ROCK" Paint Pāʻina at The Residence Inn by Marriott Kapolei Oahu →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - "WAIMEA JUMP ROCK" Paint Pāʻina →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - Waimea Jump Rock Paint Pāʻina at The Residence Inn by Marriott, Kapolei Oahu →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - Waimea Jump Rock Paint Pāʻina at The Residence Inn by Marriott →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - "WAIMEA JUMP ROCK" Paint Pāʻina & The Residence Inn by Marriott Kapolei Oahu - Paint Party →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, Kapolei Oahu, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - WAIMEA JUMP ROCK Paint Pāʻina & The Residence Inn by Marriott Kapolei Oahu - Paint Party →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, Kapolei Oahu, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - WAIMEA JUMP ROCK Paint Pāʻina →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, Kapolei Oahu, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - WAIMEA JUMP ROCK Paint Pāʻina & The Residence Inn by Marriott Kapolei Oahu →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, Kapolei Oahu, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm Thursday October 1 - Lani Moo Paint Pāʻina & The Residence Inn by Marriott Kapolei Oahu - Paint Party →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, Kapolei Oahu, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - Lani Moo Paint Pāʻina & The Residence Inn by Marriott Kapolei Oahu →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, Kapolei Oahu, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm - Lani Moo Paint Pāʻina at The Residence Inn by Marriott →
The Residence Inn by Marriott, 731 Kunehi Street, Kapolei
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Went to see Forgotten Island at the Olino Theaters.
The sound was extremely loud on the small theater and was filled with small children. The supervisor said that children movies are usually very loud… (Nextdoor Villages of Kapolei)
- Smartronix, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Contracts Specialist (573) in Kapolei. Apply here.
- Ohana Pacific Health posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Kapolei. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kapolei here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Honolulu
- The Latest Challenge For Honolulu Police: Hire More Women (civilbeat.org)
- Damien Memorial School rebrands as Saint Damien School in Honolulu (news-usa.today)
- AHICE Aloha explores Hawaii's tourism opportunities and challenges (khon2.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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