🌱 Why a Kaneohe woman was arrested in a Honolulu gambling bust

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Kaneohe woman was arrested in a Honolulu gambling bust
• How slow is Kaneohe’s holiday mail really moving this year?
• How Kaneohe brothers turned being priced out into a Utah success

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Cantata and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
• Saturday: A few showers, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 arrested, 16 gambling machines seized in Kawaiahao Street bust (staradvertiser.com) — A 58-year-old Kaneohe woman was among two people arrested after Honolulu police raided an alleged illegal gambling room on Kawaiahao Street, seizing 16 machines and cash. The bust is at least the second such operation on that street this year, as HPD says it is targeting gambling operations that affect neighborhood safety and quality of life.
   

• Kokua Line: Where's list of groups accepting used goods? (staradvertiser.com) — Kaneohe residents are reminded that Hawaii currently has the slowest average USPS package delivery times in the country, so mailing holiday gifts early is especially important. The column also shares tips on donating only usable goods to Oahu nonprofits, suggests checking recall lists before giving items, and highlights a recent Honolulu holiday concert and a mahalo for Good Samaritans.
   

• Priced Out of Paradise: Hawaii to Utah (hawaiinewsnow.com) — Kaneohe brothers Kimo and Kalani Mack are highlighted as examples of Hawaii residents priced out of the islands who built a successful Utah restaurant chain, Mo Bettah’s. The story explores how many Hawaii families, often with church and cultural ties, have moved to Utah while new housing initiatives and Hawaiian Home Lands awards are slowly drawing some residents back home.
   

📸 Around Kaneohe

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kaneohe

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Ko'olau Center Craft & Gift Fair
  Koʻolau Center, 47-388 Hui Iwa St, Kaneohe
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday December 14

• Christmas Cantata
  45-510 Halekou Rd , Kaneohe
  8:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Bayview Night Market – Every Tuesday 4pm-8pm at Bayview Golf Park
  Bayview Golf Course , 45-285 Kaneohe Bay Dr , Kaneohe
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• The Aloha Giveaway
  Hale Alaka‘i , 45-720 Keaahala Rd , Kaneohe
  10:00 am

Tuesday December 23

• Bayview Night Market – Every Tuesday 4pm-8pm at Bayview Golf Park
  Bayview Golf Course , 45-285 Kaneohe Bay Dr , Kaneohe
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Holiday Sip + Shop 2025
  Lau Hala Shops , 573 Kailua Rd , Kailua
  4:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Let’s Karaoke! @ Chiko's Tavern on McCully
  Chiko’s Tavern , 930 McCully St , Honolulu
  5:00 pm
• Makana Mele featuring Jerry Santos
  Palikū Theatre , 45-720 Keaahala Rd , Kaneohe
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Kupa ʻAina Community Workday
  Kupa ‘Aina , 42-470 Kalaniana'ole Hwy , Kailua
  9:00 am
• Waimanalo Christmas Parade — CULTURE AND ARTS ON OʻAHU
  Waimānalo Beach Park , 41-741 Kalanianaʻole Hwy , Waimanalo
  9:00 am
• OIA Wrestling Round Robin Week #3 at Kailua 12/13
  Kailua High School , 451 Ulumanu Dr , Kailua
  9:00 am
• Kailua | FREE DEMO CLASS
  Kailua Music School , 131 Hekili St #209 , Kailua
  11:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Can anyone recommend a great PCP in Kaneohe or Kailua?
  I’m open to (Eastern/Western Medicine) as well. Mahalo! (Nextdoor Waihe'e to Waikane)
• Aloha!
  We are looking to take on new clients for lawn care, we service island wide landscape and lawn care maintenance. 8083672998 mahalo nui (Nextdoor Ko'olau)

• Times Supermarket posted a job opening for Lead Chill Frozen Clerk in Kaneohe. Apply here.
• Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member/Cook in Kaneohe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kaneohe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kailua

• Blackstone to take Hawaii landlord Alexander & Baldwin private in $2.3 billion deal (costar.com)
• Lindsey Vonn added 12 pounds of muscle to her frame and is ready for her Olympic season at age 41 (ajc.com)
• State launches invasive pest site (thegardenisland.com)

Honolulu

• This year's Honolulu Marathon attracts a record 42,000 runners and walkers (staradvertiser.com)
• Japan's Foreign Ministry honors isle-based Nisei veterans groups (staradvertiser.com)
• LIST: Need a fresh Christmas tree? This is where to go (khon2.com)

Ok Kaneohe! 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 could get canned for this!
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