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In today's newsletter:

  • What ended the two‑month strike at Kapiolani Medical Center?
  • Hear the haunting Hawaiian nose flute from a Honolulu cultural artisan
  • How Honolulu’s Polynesian Bowl could shake up Michigan’s recruiting rankings

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: An a.m. shower or two; cloudy, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 78, low: 68.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hospital, workers agree on new contract, ending months-long strike (hawaiinewsnow.com) — Unionized workers at Honolulu’s Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children have ended their more than two‑month strike after ratifying a new contract, meaning full staffing is set to return Monday. Hospital officials say they’re planning a smooth transition as about 300 employees, from technicians to food service staff, resume caring for local families.
   

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2. Artisan recreates traditional Hawaiian musical instruments (hawaiinewsnow.com) — Honolulu readers can meet a local cultural artisan who handcrafts and plays traditional Hawaiian instruments, including a cherished nose flute he first made as a child. Working at Waimea Valley and teaching at Kaala Elementary, he’s reviving and sharing old Hawaiian sounds with visitors and students several days a week.
   

3. Which Michigan signees are playing in major all-star games? (on3.com subscription) — Honolulu will host the Polynesian Bowl, the final stop in a trio of major high school football all-star games featuring several Michigan signees and commits. While most players are from the mainland, the piece highlights Honolulu’s Kamehameha lineman Malakai Lee and how these showcases could reshape national recruiting rankings.
   

4. Hawaiian Humane Society shares tips to keep pets safe during fireworks (khon2.com) — With New Year’s Eve fireworks about to boom across Honolulu and the rest of the islands, the Hawaiian Humane Society is urging pet owners to prepare now so animals stay safe and calm. From keeping pets indoors and walking them early to using microchips, ID tags, and GPS trackers, the group outlines simple steps to prevent pets from getting lost or frightened.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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