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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:

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  • 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.
   

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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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🗞 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

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