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🌱 What Kidani’s retirement means for Waipahu’s representation at the Capitol

Waipahu, Hawaii Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Waipahu! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Kidani’s retirement means for Waipahu’s representation at the Capitol

Today's riddle: What gets wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, a shower; warm, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
  • Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hawaii Senate vice president announces retirement (hawaiinewsnow.com) — Residents in the Waipahu portion of Senate District 18 will soon see a new state senator, as longtime Sen. Michelle Kidani is retiring June 30 after 18 years in office. Kidani, who has represented Mililani, Waipio Gentry, Waikele, part of Waipahu, Village Park and Royal Kunia, cited health considerations and highlighted her work on public education and student well-being. Local Democrats will nominate three potential successors for the governor to appoint.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Still looking for my dog, Kona.
    Missing since June 3, 2026. There have been no new sightings, but I'm still hoping someone has seen him or knows where he is. He could be in Pearl… (Nextdoor Waipahu St)
  • Lost Pet.
    Tabby cat "Papi" Missing since June 18th Thursday Morning on Alelo St. in Waikele. Wearing a white flea collar. (Nextdoor Upper Waikele)
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (Waipahu) in Waipahu. Apply here.
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Pearl City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waipahu here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pearl City

  • Weekend Island Weather - Hot and humid weather for Father's Day Weekend (kitv.com)
  • Man critically injured in pedestrian crash on Kuhio Highway (kitv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Paula W. for sending it in!)
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