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🌱 Police seek witnesses after fatal Highway 137 motorcycle crash in Pahoa
Also check out Vibrant Hawaii on the Pahoa Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Police seek witnesses after fatal Highway 137 motorcycle crash in Pahoa
Also on today's calendar: Family Story Time and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 71 degrees.
- Wednesday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 83, low: 72.
- Thursday: Windward showers, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Motorcyclist dies weeks after critical Hwy 137 crash in Pahoa (hawaiinewsnow.com) — A Pahoa motorcyclist has died from injuries suffered in a Sept. 5 crash on Highway 137 near the 14-mile marker, and police are asking anyone who saw it to come forward. Investigators say speed, alcohol, and/or drugs may be factors, and note the rider was not wearing a helmet as they continue a coroner's inquest. 
📸 Around Pahoa
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pahoa
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★ Featured events ★
- Vibrant Hawaii →
Pahoa Public Library, 15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa
12:00 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Shoots to Structures: Harvest & Treat →
Hawaiian Sanctuary, 13-3194 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pahoa - Shoots to Structures: Harvest & Treat (Bamboo Workshop) →
Hawaiian Sanctuary, 13-3194 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pahoa - Family Story Time →
Pahoa Public Library, 15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa
10:30 am - Vibrant Hawaii →
Pahoa Public Library, 15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa
12:00 pm - Family Story Time →
Pahoa Public Library, 15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa
10:30 am - Pahoa Book Club →
Pahoa Public Library, 15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa
3:00 pm
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Monday October 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mahjong Players Club →
Mt View Public School/Library, 1235 Volcano Rd, Mountain View
2:30 pm - NAMIWalks Big Island →
Wailoa River State Recreation Area, 799 Piilani St, Hilo
9:00 am - Exploring Knots →
Pahoa Public Library, 15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pāhoa
5:00 pm - Arts & Crafts for Kids! →
Mt View Public School/Library, 1235 Volcano Rd, Mountain View
2:30 pm - Friends of the Mountain View Library Meeting →
Mt View Public School/Library, 1235 Volcano Rd, Mountain View
4:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Thursday October 15
Thursday October 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning, neighbors!
"May your coffee be strong, your morning be calm, and your day be full of little reasons to smile. We're lucky to have each other on this block." (Nextdoor Hawaiian Beaches/Shores) - Anyone missing a kid's scooter?
A jetson scooter showed up in an empty lot about two days ago and every time I pass it, I wonder if there's a broken hearted kid that got ripped off… (Nextdoor Hawaiian Beaches/Shores)
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Pahoa. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Team Member in Keaau. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pahoa here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mountain View
- UPDATE 5: High wind advisory canceled for Kohala, high surf advisory canceled : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com)
- Photo Essay: Hurricane Nolo Spares Hawaiʻi The Worst Of Its Wrath (civilbeat.org)
Hilo
- Advisory lifted after discharge of partially treated wastewater at Puhi Bay in Hilo : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com)
- Empowering the Future: Women Leading Women in Volleyball (victorysportsnetwork.com)
- What Big Island residents need to know Monday about Hurricane Nolo : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com)
Ok Pahoa! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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