🌱 How police finally located the suspect in the deadly Pukalani crash
What's up Wailuku! 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 police finally located the suspect in the deadly Pukalani crash
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Some sun; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 67.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Suspect taken into custody in connection with deadly Haleakalā Hwy traffic collision (mauinow.com) — A Wailuku woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on Haleakalā Highway that also claimed the life of a 19-year-old Makawao man. Police say the suspected driver, wanted on an active no-bail warrant, has now been taken into custody as investigators continue probing what caused the deadly Pukalani collision.

📸 Around Wailuku
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday December 17
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Voyager Practice — HOCVS
235 N Kihei Rd , Kihei
3:00 pm
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Bingo Bells
Queen Ka'ahumanu Center , 275 W Kaahumanu Ave , Kahului
5:00 pm
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Brain Balance DMT Light and Sound Experience - 6 People only
Kihei , 1 Piikea Ave , Kihei
6:30 pm
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John Cruz: Island Style Holiday
ProArts , 1280 S Kihei Rd , Kihei
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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CASUAL LUNCH BUSINESS NETWORK MEETUP
Pita Paradise , 34 Wailea Ike Dr , Kihei
11:30 am
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Winter Solstice Cacao + Sound Ceremony
Spa Montage Kapalua Bay , 1 Bay Dr , Lahaina
4:00 pm
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Coconut Frond Weaving
Whalers Village , 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy , Lahaina
4:30 pm
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Live Music Accompanied by Hula Show
Hula Grill Kaanapali , 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy , Lahaina
6:00 pm
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Live Entertainment – Ben Uyetake
Kimo's Maui , 845 Front St a , Lahaina
6:00 pm
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Nutcracker Ballet
Maui Arts & Cultural Center , 1 Cameron Way , Kahului
6:30 pm
Friday December 19
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Duke’s Beach House Maui
Duke's Beach House Maui , 130 Kai Malina Pkwy , Lahaina
12:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Once lost, now FOUND!
Heard my miso calling for me when she was stuck in a tree DEEP in the forest behind my house, appreciate everyone for the support🩵 (Nextdoor Ocean View Estates)
- My cat, Miso is missing.
She is mostly grey with white in certain areas. She was last seen in ocean estates around 1 pm on December 13th. She is very shy and skittish. She’s… (Nextdoor Ocean View Estates)
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Hawaii Staffing posted a job opening for Porter/Pool Cleaner (Wailuku/Makawao, Maui, HI) in Wailuku. Apply here.
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Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1480684-1) in Wailuku. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wailuku here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kahului
- County reminds residents to submit Circuit Breaker, Home Exemption applications by Dec. 31 (mauinow.com)
- Mayor Bissen signs Bill 9 into law; says it will restore housing availability for residents (mauinow.com)
- Maui Surf Forecast for December 15, 2025 (mauinow.com)
Makawao
- Makana Eyre: New Hawaiʻi Tourism Marketing Campaign Is Same Old, Same Old (civilbeat.org)
- Escalating climate disasters could make homes uninsurable, new report warns (staradvertiser.com)
Ok Wailuku! 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!
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