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In today's newsletter:
- Want to help preserve Honolulu's stories for the next 50 years?
- Which 20 charter changes could reshape Honolulu's future this November?
- What Honolulu events are worth marking on your September calendar?
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: An a.m. shower, then breezy, temps: high: 87, low: 77.
- Thursday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. UH Manoa Center for Oral History marks 50-year anniversary (hawaiinewsnow.com) — From its Honolulu campus, UH Mānoa's Center for Oral History is marking 50 years of preserving Hawaii's voices and is rolling out workshops, livestreams, and community events through November. Residents can plug into anniversary programs, including a Museum of Korean Emigration livestream and a new Kahoʻolawe Aloha ʻĀina project, to help keep local stories alive. 
2. Honolulu Charter Commission questions for voters (khon2.com) — Honolulu voters will see 20 major City Charter questions on the Nov. 3 ballot, covering everything from food security funding and affordable housing to ranked-choice voting and digital privacy. The Charter Commission's proposals also address Native Hawaiian stewardship, immigrant protections in policing, LGBTQIA+ representation, and how key city funds can be used, potentially reshaping local government priorities for years.
3. Things to Do on O'ahu in September 2026 (honolulumagazine.com) — September is packed with Honolulu-area happenings, from the Honolulu Century Ride and an Ala Moana beach run to theater productions downtown and a canned-food sculpture contest benefiting Hawaiʻi Foodbank. Residents can also enjoy a fantasy-themed gala in Kāhala, a massive bon dance in Pearl City, and conservation-focused performances in Chinatown.
4. Punahou Senior Pens Children's Book about Make-a-Wish Hawaii Kids (kitv.com) — In Honolulu, Punahou senior Nikhil Wong is turning local Make-a-Wish Hawaii kids' experiences into a new children's book, with half the proceeds supporting the nonprofit. His Keiki Stories project and a Kailua reading push led by Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi both spotlight efforts to inspire island keiki to read and feel seen in local stories.
5. Man, 36, arrested for alleged unlawful imprisonment of woman in Kailua (staradvertiser.com) — Honolulu police arrested a 36-year-old man early this morning after a woman was allegedly held against her will and assaulted in Kailua. Officers say the incident happened around 2:15 a.m., and the suspect was later located and booked on suspicion of first-degree unlawful imprisonment and abuse of a household member while the investigation continues.
📸 Around Honolulu
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Honolulu
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★ Featured events ★
- Honouliuli - A History Awakened 80th Commemoration →
Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St, Honolulu
4:00 pm
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Mid-Quarter 1 Progress Update (gr 6-12)
University Laboratory Honolulu, HI 96822 - GVB: Roosevelt @ Farrington
Roosevelt High Honolulu, HI 96822
5:00 pm - Labor Day - Holiday
University Laboratory Honolulu, HI 96822 - GR 3 HTY Tenney Theater FT
Noelani Elementary Honolulu, HI 96822
8:30 am - GVB: Roosevelt vs Kalaheo
Roosevelt High Honolulu, HI 96822
5:00 pm - FB: Roosevelt @ Radford
Roosevelt High Honolulu, HI 96822
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
Monday September 7
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
📣 Honolulu Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Honouliuli NHS Pop-Up Exhibhit: Wailuku Public Library
Honouliuli National Park Wailuku Public Library, 251 S High St, Wailuku, HI 96793
9:00 am - King SCC Meeting →
King Intermediate Kaneohe, HI 96744
4:30 pm - Lady Cougar Volleyball vs. Waialua @ Kaiser
Kaiser High School Gym, 511 Lunalilo Home Rd, Honolulu, HI 9682
5:00 pm - Makani to YMCA
Malama Honua PCS Waimanalo, HI 96795 - Bowling @ K-Bay
Kaiser High K-Bay Lanes, 1666 5th St, Kailua, HI 96734, USA
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My son came in and said that the baby bird flew away.
I went out and the nest was empty. I moved the nest away. Then I looked around the area just in case and found baby bird in the grass covered in ants… (Nextdoor Kuakini) - I work for a homeless shelter in Honolulu.
I'm looking for pots, planters, old bags of potting soil, and fertilizer for planting projects around the shelter. I'm an avid gardener and love… (Nextdoor Lower Punchbowl)
- Swissport International posted a job opening for HNL Ramp Lead Agent in Honolulu. Apply here.
- Servco posted a job opening for Service Assistant in Honolulu. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Honolulu here.
Ok Honolulu! 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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