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In today's newsletter:

  • What Honolulu beachgoers need to know about today's shark and jellyfish alerts
  • What's new at this year's Halloween Boos & Brews at the Zoo?
  • Hawaii veterans depart HNL for memorials—how you can help next time

Also on today's calendar: New Exhibitions Spotlight and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 72.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy with downpours, with a high of 83 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Shark, box jellyfish alerts issued for Oahu beaches (staradvertiser.com) — Honolulu Ocean Safety is warning beachgoers today after an 8- to 10-foot tiger shark was spotted at Haleiwa Alii Beach Park and box jellyfish appeared along Ala Moana and Waikiki beaches. Signs are posted, and residents are urged to check with lifeguards for current conditions and call 911 immediately in an emergency or shark encounter.
   

2. New Boos & Brews event coming to Honolulu Zoo (khon2.com) — Families in Honolulu can look forward to a new Boos & Brews Halloween night at the Honolulu Zoo on October 24, featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests, games, and live music. Adults can opt for a brew ticket with tastings from four local breweries, while proceeds support wildlife conservation and education programs run by the Honolulu Zoological Society.
   

3. Veterans from Hawaii prepare to travel to Washington D.C. with Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight (kitv.com) — From Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, 25 Hawaii veterans are heading to Washington, D.C. on the Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight to visit major war memorials. The program is also seeking more guardians to accompany future veterans, offering locals a meaningful way to support those who served.
   

4. Honolulu's Office Recovery Creates Opportunities, Says The Bratton Team's Mark Bratton (citybiz.co) — Downtown Honolulu's office buildings and parking garages are filling back up, according to longtime commercial broker Mark Bratton, creating new possibilities for investors. He says return-to-office policies by major Hawaii employers and strong retail demand are improving conditions, even as national sentiment toward office space remains cautious.
   

5. Score The Best Deals In Honolulu Facebook Marketplace Insider Tips Revealed (fsu.edu) — If you hunt for deals on Facebook Marketplace in Honolulu, this guide breaks down when to search, how to message sellers, and what to watch for in local neighborhoods. It also highlights safety tips, including using Honolulu Police Department Safe Exchange Zones for higher-value meetups.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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