Good day Kaunakakai! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Kaunakakai’s Mitchell Pauole Center is helping over 400 flooded households
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, a few showers, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
- Friday: Partly sunny, a few showers, with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Molokai flood victims seek help at Mitchell Pauole Community Center (hawaiinewsnow.com) — Kaunakakai’s Mitchell Pauole Community Center is now a key hub where Molokai flood victims are turning for help, information, and support. Residents describe knee‑high floodwaters, lost livestock, and costly roof damage, while Molokai Cares reports assisting more than 400 households and expects recovery work to continue for many months.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday May 13
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Wildlife Wednesdays with Hawai’i Wildlife Discovery Center →
Whalers Village, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina
10:00 am
Thursday May 14
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The Ultimate Reality Shift- Manifesting Prosperity, Love and Healing →
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali, 2365 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina
9:00 am
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THE ULTIMATE SHIFT- Immersive 4 Day Meditation Journey →
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali, 2365 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina
9:00 am
Saturday May 16
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Aloha Concert
Lahainaluna High
Jimmie H. Greig Gymnasium, 980 Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina, HI 9676
6:00 pm
Sunday May 17
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Live Music Accompanied by Hula Show →
Hula Grill Kaanapali, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina
5:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
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Led Kaapana →
Slack Key Show - Masters of Hawaiian Music, Located in the Aloha Pavilion, Lahaina
6:30 pm
Thursday June 18
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Coconut Frond Weaving →
Whalers Village, 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina
4:30 pm
Saturday June 27
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The Grand Tasting Gala →
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, 1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Lahaina
6:00 pm
Wednesday July 1
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Led Kaapana, Shem Kahawaii, & Wainani →
Slack Key Show - Masters of Hawaiian Music, Located in the Aloha Pavilion, Lahaina
6:30 pm
Wednesday July 29
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Stephen Inglis, Shem Kahawaii, & Wainani →
Slack Key Show - Masters of Hawaiian Music, Located in the Aloha Pavilion, Napili Kai Beach Resort, Lahaina
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
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Nathan Aweau, Shem Kahawaii, & Wainani →
Slack Key Show - Masters of Hawaiian Music, Located in the Aloha Pavilion, Napili Kai Beach Resort, Lahaina
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
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Led Kaapana, Shem Kahawaii and 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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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for The Break Bartender in Lanai City. Apply here.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation posted a job opening for Machinery Attendant - Housekeeping - Full Time - $2000 Sign on Bonus in Lahaina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kaunakakai here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lahaina
- Hawaiian Electric parent boosts profit despite storm costs (staradvertiser.com)
- "It's Like Living on a Boat" — A Direct Oceanfront Property in Puamana Now Available - Hawaii Real Estate Market & Trends (hawaiilife.com)
- Exclusive: Royal Lahiana Resort & Bungalows unveils stunning updates (khon2.com)
Wailuku
- Cruise ships may prevail in fight to avoid paying for tourist impact, Legislature protects income tax cuts, resists ICE crackdown in bills sent to governor at sine die, more news from all the Hawaiian Islands (allhawaiinews.com)
- 33.5 million US children are breathing failing-grade air as wildfire smoke worsens, report warns (thecooldown.com)
Ok Kaunakakai! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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