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🌱 What really happened during the deadly shooting at Paia’s old sugar mill?

Paia, Hawaii Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Paia! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What really happened during the deadly shooting at Paia’s old sugar mill?

Also on today's calendar: Barn Dance.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and breezy at times, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Attorneys argue intent as man who shot police officer stands trial for first-degree murder (mauinews.com) — A Maui police officer was fatally shot while responding to reports of gunfire at the old Paia Sugar Mill, and the accused shooter is now on trial for first-degree murder. Testimony has focused on whether the killing was intentional, with body camera footage, prior incidents, and alleged jailhouse comments all under scrutiny. The trial continues in Maui Circuit Court as jurors weigh the evidence.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Aloha,
    I’m looking for bananna starts if anyone has preferably Apple bananna. Mahalo. (Nextdoor Skillvillage)
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Makawao. Apply here.
  • Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Kahului. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Paia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Makawao

  • Council advances Upcountry wells deal with Hawaiian Home Lands (mauinow.com)
  • With Hurricane Nolo past the Hawaiian Islands, state reopens some recreation areas, others remain closed : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com)

Kahului

  • Alaska Airlines 737s begin Honolulu-Kahului flights Saturday; Neighbor Island check-in time moves to 50 minutes (mauinow.com)
  • AAA Hawaiʻi: Gas prices tick higher, remain among nation's highest : Maui Now (mauinow.com)
  • Community Voices: OHA documentary examines history, asks about future of military-leased… (alohastatedaily.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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