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Hi there, Honolulu! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Honolulu attorney was publicly reprimanded by Hawaii's high court
  • How flooding shut down Kamehameha Highway and snarled Windward Oahu traffic
  • How did the Rainbow Wahine clinch the Outrigger Invitational at home?

Also on today's calendar: Maritime Career Expo & Job Fair and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Some rain from Lowell, with a high of 86 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 87, low: 76.
  • Wednesday: Humid; showers in the morning, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hawaii Supreme Court Disciplinary Board Publicly Reprimands Attorney Steven Slavitt (alabnews.com) — A Hawaii Supreme Court disciplinary board has publicly reprimanded attorney Steven Slavitt, who practices law in Honolulu, for professional misconduct detailed in a recent order. The decision, issued in late July, requires disciplinary counsel to notify the Intermediate Court of Appeals and distribute a press release, underscoring how attorney discipline is handled and made public in Hawaii's legal community.
   

2. Flooding closes Kamehameha Hwy. in Windward Oahu (hawaiinewsnow.com) — Flooding on Windward Oahu forced Honolulu police to close Kamehameha Highway between Waikane Valley Road and Waiahole Valley Road Sunday afternoon, with water reported about 2.5 feet deep on the roadway. A flash flood warning and surging Waiahole Stream levels prompted emergency crews to redirect traffic, as muddy water surrounded the popular Waiahole Poi Factory and heavy rain drenched the Koolau Mountains.
   

3. Rainbow Wahine win Outrigger Invitational, downs UC San Diego in five sets (hawaiinewsnow.com) — Honolulu volleyball fans just watched the Rainbow Wahine grind out a five-set win over UC San Diego to clinch the 2026 Outrigger Invitational at home. After back-to-back five-set victories, UH now hosts Central Arkansas for a two-match series this week, with both games televised on K5 starting at 6:30 p.m. for local viewers.
   

4. This Campaign Finance Whiz Helps Hawaiʻi Politicians Keep Their Books In Order (civilbeat.org) — Campaigns involving Honolulu officials like City Councilmember Tommy Waters increasingly rely on experts such as former state Campaign Spending Commission staffer Tony Baldomero to navigate complex finance rules. This profile explains how his Kailua-based firm helps candidates statewide avoid costly reporting mistakes, especially after recent indictments and a wave of reform laws tightened Hawaii's campaign finance system.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 8
  • Hōkū Huakaʻi to Makapuʻu (2 Vans)
    Malama Honua PCS Waimanalo, HI 96795
  • Papa 7 to KVA
    Malama Honua PCS Waimanalo, HI 96795
  • Papa ʻEwalu CTAHR Internship
    Malama Honua PCS Waimanalo, HI 96795
  • Service appointment at Servco Toyota Honolulu Service Māpunapuna
    Waiʻalae Iki v Community Association 2850 Pūkōloa St., Suite #107
    10:15 am
  • 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🌿 **A small mental health reminder for the week**
    Not everything needs to be solved immediately. When you notice yourself overthinking, try asking: **"Is there something I actually need to do right… (Nextdoor Makiki-Tantalus East)
  • Lost dog?
    If it belongs to you or someone you know, it's wandering the streets around Portlock Rd and Anahola. Pink collar. Couldn't get close to read tag (Nextdoor Portlock)
  • Bank of Hawaii Corporation posted a job opening for Cash Management Product Manager III in Honolulu. Apply here.
  • Always Best Care Senior Services posted a job opening for Community and Client Care Manager 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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