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Thursday: A couple of showers, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.
Friday: Wind and rain, temps: high: 81, low: 73.
Saturday: Rain from tropical storm, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Chu Hong of Oʻahu's Kaimukī High School named 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year : Kauai Now (kauainownews.com) — A Makawao Elementary educator, Troy "Leven" Abshire Jr., has been honored as a Complex Area Teacher of the Year, putting Makawao's public school community in the statewide spotlight. He's among 16 standout teachers recognized as Hawaiʻi's top educators, alongside the newly named 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year from Oʻahu.
📸 Around Makawao
📸 I wish you a very good night. Aloha au iā 'oe i ka pō maika'i loa —Cookie M.
Forest Bird Hike Hosmer Grove Picnic Shelter Meet at the . Bring water, layers, and comfortable walking shoes. Subject to cancellation due to weather conditions. 9:00 am
Forest Bird Hike Hosmer Grove Picnic Shelter Meet at the . Bring water, layers, and comfortable walking shoes. Subject to cancellation due to weather conditions. 9:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Anthony and his crew know a thing or three about coffee you guys should stop by and give him a try. Friendly atmosphere. Anthony makes you feel like you're a member of his Ohana. Stop in and say hi. Tell him I sent you. Also today I left I left some… (Nextdoor Pukalani)
Ladies where is the best place to get your hair done upcountry ? I need someone with experience on textured/wavy/curly hair. My hair is very 90's Julia Robert's. (Nextdoor Piiholo/Olinda)
Management & Training Corporation posted a job opening for Residential Advisor in Makawao. Apply here.
Hawaii State Department of Education posted a job opening for Cafeteria Helper - Kalama Intermediate in Makawao. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Makawao here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kula
State of Hawaiʻi, Maui Health, and Kaiser Permanente Announce Restoration and Reopening of Kula Hospital (kpua.net)
Maui Wildfire Exposure Study gets $6M in federal funding to extend post-fire health tracking to 2031 (hawaiipublicradio.org)
Filipino national pleads guilty to unlawfully voting as an alien during 2024 election (mauinow.com)
Tourism officials hope nonstop flights will bring more Japanese visitors to Maui : Maui Now (mauinow.com)
Hawaii Airports Line Up Local Chef and Island Brand Dining Expansion Through 2027 (travelprnews.com)
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