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Morning Honolulu! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why these Honolulu siblings are the first test of Hawaii’s new law.
  • How will Honolulu’s new Ocean Safety chief change your beach protections?
  • Will Honolulu residents lose ACA coverage despite the governor’s rescue plan?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Luau at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.

Find out what's happening in Honolulufor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Honolulufor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 82, low: 72.
  • Monday: A heavy shower in the morning, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Honolulu siblings charged in first game room case (kitv.com) — Honolulu prosecutors have charged four siblings in the first case using Hawaii’s new game room law, accusing them of allowing illegal gambling on properties they own. Each faces multiple Class C felony counts, with officials saying the case signals a tougher crackdown on illegal game rooms across Oahu.
   

2. New Chief selected to lead Honolulu Ocean Safety Department (khon2.com) — Honolulu’s newly formed Ocean Safety Department has chosen interim director Kurt Lager as its first permanent chief, following a tense but unanimous commission vote. With backing from Mayor Blangiardi, Lager plans to secure more funding, stabilize staffing, and upgrade facilities and coverage across Oahu’s beaches to strengthen public safety for residents and visitors.
   

3. Rising premiums, reduced subsidies may push Hawaii residents off ACA plans (hawaiinewsnow.com) — Honolulu-based state leaders are scrambling to keep thousands of Hawaii residents from losing Affordable Care Act coverage after Congress let enhanced subsidies expire. Gov. Josh Green is proposing a new state tax credit to replace some lost aid, but many Honolulu-area policyholders are already facing steep premium hikes, downgrading plans, or risking going uninsured while details of state help remain uncertain.
   

4. No. 10 Dakota Wesleyan Stuns No. 3 Campbellsville in Hawaii (kornradio.com) — Honolulu hoops fans just saw a major upset at the Shark Tank, where No. 10 Dakota Wesleyan crushed No. 3 Campbellsville 83–55 in women’s basketball. Behind a dominant night from Avery Broughton and huge rebounding edge, Dakota Wesleyan controlled the game from start to finish before heading home for its next matchup.
   

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  • Anyone know this cutie?
    He looks very well taken care of. He was transported to VCA to get scanned. Hoping he is chipped with updated info so that who ever this bag belongs… (Nextdoor Aliamanu Military Reserve)
  • Is this someone's cat?
    Found wondering on my property in Maunalani Heights. I have secured. (Nextdoor Wilhelmina/Maunalani Heights)
  • Tommy Bahama posted a job opening for Stock Coordinator in Honolulu. Apply here.
  • Prince Waikiki Hotel posted a job opening for Prince Waikiki: Housekeeping Clerk (Full Time) in Honolulu. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Honolulu here.

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