🌱 How will Kalaeloa’s new desalination plant change Oahu’s water future?

What's up Kalaeloa! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How will Kalaeloa’s new desalination plant change Oahu’s water future?

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Kalaeloa? Post it to Kalaeloa photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 73 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 72.
• Thursday: A couple of showers, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Desalination plant on Oahu nearing construction after three decades of work (staradvertiser.com) — A long-planned desalination plant is finally set to rise on former federal land in Kalaeloa, with construction expected to start as soon as spring and operations targeted for 2028. The facility will initially serve nearby industrial users, freeing up groundwater for surrounding communities while helping offset supply lost after the Red Hill fuel contamination and anticipated growth in the ʻEwa region.
   

📸 Around Kalaeloa

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

📣 Kalaeloa Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Volleyball Tournament
  Kapolei High School , 91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy , Kapolei
  8:00 am

Wednesday December 17

• 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!
  Kapolei Public Library , 1020 Manawai St , Kapolei
  10:00 am

Thursday December 18

• BINGO At The Library
  ʻEwa Beach Public Library , 91-950 North Rd , Ewa Beach
  9:30 am
• Pre-Season Kapolei Hurricanes vs Waianae Seariders
  Kapolei High School , 91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy , Kapolei
  5:30 pm
• Paint Pāʻina, Paint Party @ Residence Inn, Kapolei, Oahu HI
  Residence Inn by Marriott Oahu Kapolei , 731 Kunehi St , Kapolei
  6:00 pm
• Paint Pāʻina & The Residence Inn by Marriott Kapolei Oahu 🖌 Paint Party 🎨 BOOK NOW or 📞 808 781-2218🍷
  Residence Inn by Marriott Oahu Kapolei , 731 Kunehi St , Kapolei
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Baby Storytime
  Kapolei Public Library , 1020 Manawai St , Kapolei
  11:00 am
• Ola Mau I Ka Hula program with Kumu Hula
  Kapolei Heritage Center , 91-1270 Kinoiki St Bldg #2 , Kapolei
  6:15 pm

Sunday December 21

• Model’s night out dance party
  AMVETS West Oahu Veterans Center , 5001 Iroquois Ave , Ewa Beach
  3:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Stephen Inglis
  Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina , 92-1001 Olani St , Kapolei
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE!!! No Paint Pāʻina Tonight BE SAFE 🖌 Paint Party 🎨 BOOK NOW or 📞 808 781-2218🍷
  Residence Inn by Marriott Oahu Kapolei , 731 Kunehi St , Kapolei
  6:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• The Wall That Heals Oahu
  Great Lawn , Kapolei
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

🗞 Nearby News

Kapolei

• Signs of Hawaiian Life - December 14, 2025 (staradvertiser.com)
• Scoreboard – December 15, 2025 (staradvertiser.com)
• 7 must-see Christmas concerts lighting up Honolulu (khon2.com)

Waipahu

• Flood Watch remains in effect for Kauai, Oahu through Monday (khon2.com)
• Hawaiian Humane Society launches $10 microchip program for holidays (kitv.com)

Ok Kalaeloa! 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: I don't know, but April May!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook