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🌱 How did Kula’s wildfire health risks compare to other Maui communities?

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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Kula's wildfire health risks compare to other Maui communities?

Also on today's calendar: Papa Hula at The Shops and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maui wildfires linked to toxic metals exposure and abnormal lung function (innovationnewsnetwork.com) — New research on Maui wildfire health impacts shows Kula residents generally had the lowest burden of abnormal lung function, even as other Maui communities recorded higher metal exposure and breathing issues. The study still found varied metal exposure patterns in Kula, underscoring that long-term monitoring of local air, soil, and residents' health will continue as scientists untangle wildfire-related and preexisting pollution sources.
   


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  • I have made a group for anyone to join so when we put out things for free to take we can alert the community faster so that we don't have an opala build up by our homes.
    This is also for those who see free stuff that is not in a high traffic area so other can be made aware of the items to help others get what they… (Nextdoor KULA)
  • just had the most amazing thing happen to me
    was working on my car finished thought i would get a big Henkin for my labor went up to the store went to pay and i took my wallet out my pant… (Nextdoor Kai Nana)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Pukalani. Apply here.
  • Hawaii State Department of Education posted a job opening for Educational Assistant I, II, III - Kalama Intermediate in Makawao. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kula here.

🗞 Nearby News

Makawao

  • 245 Mokuahi St Unit A, Makawao, HI 96768 (redfin.com)
  • Prosecutors: Revenge motive in fatal shooting of Maui officer (hawaiinewsnow.com)

Wailea

  • I Took My Dream Babymoon . . . With My Baby (popsugar.com)
  • Tables and tickets available for Dec. 5 ʻUlana Gala for Maui United Way : Maui Now (mauinow.com)
  • Drone inspections support wildfire safety efforts across Maui County (mauinow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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