🌱 How the new beetle threat near Kaunakakai could hit your trees
Hi Kaunakakai! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How the new beetle threat near Kaunakakai could hit your trees
- Kaunakakai man dies after reported dog attack on Molokai
Also on today's calendar: E Hoʻomanaʻo.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 72.
- Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CRB Detected on Molokai 2 Beetles Found in Different Locations (themolokaidispatch.com) — Coconut rhinoceros beetles have been detected for the first time on Molokai, including one trapped near Malama Park by Kaunakakai Wharf, raising serious concern for local coconut and hala trees. State and island invasive-species teams are ramping up traps and urging residents to check green waste for large white grubs, avoid moving decomposing material, and report any suspicious larvae or beetles immediately. 
• MPD: Molokai man, 69, dead after dog attack (staradvertiser.com) — A 69-year-old Kaunakakai man, identified as Sylvester Apiki, died after an apparent dog attack at a Hoomalu Drive home on Molokai Tuesday around noon. First responders tried life-saving measures but were unsuccessful, and the dog was euthanized under state dangerous-dog laws. Police report no signs of foul play, and the investigation is continuing.
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Global Citizenship Speaker Series
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E Hoʻomanaʻo
Molokai Public Library , 15 Ala Malama Ave , Kaunakakai
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Tuesday April 28
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Molokai Varsity Softball @ Lanai
Lanai High School , 257 Fifth St , Lanai City
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Lady Lunas Softball vs. H.P. Baldwin HS
Maui High School , 660 Lono Ave , Kahului
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JV Volleyball vs KS-Maui
Kamehameha Schools Maui , 270 Aapueo Pkwy , Makawao
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Live Music Accompanied by Hula Show
Hula Grill Kaanapali , 2435 Kaanapali Pkwy , Lahaina
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Varsity Volleyball vs KS-Maui
Kamehameha Schools Maui , 270 Aapueo Pkwy , Makawao
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Tennis Playoffs at Royal Lahaina
Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows , 2780 Kekaa Dr #1 , Lahaina
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Tim Ohara, Andrea Walls & Mike Burke
Java Jazz , 3350 Lower Honoapiilani Rd , Lahaina
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Softball vs Maui High
Lahainaluna High School , 980 Lahainaluna Rd , Lahaina
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Flag Football vs Baldwin
Lahainaluna High School , 980 Lahainaluna Rd , Lahaina
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JV Boys Volleyball at King Kekaulike
King Kekaulike High School , 121 Kula Hwy , Makawao
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ServiceMASTER Clean posted a job opening for Commercial Cleaner in Kaunakakai. Apply here.
- Teach In Hawaii posted a job opening for School Food Services Manager I, II - Kaunakakai Elementary in Kaunakakai. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kaunakakai here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lahaina
- Pa‘ūpili 3rd Saturdays returns to Lahaina on April 18 (mauinow.com)
- Spurred by fatal 2023 Lahaina blaze, a West Maui fire station project gets key approval (mauinow.com)
- FEMA disaster aid approved for Hawaii storm recovery (kitv.com)
Wailuku
- County of Maui DWS student video contest deadline extended to April 24 (mauinow.com)
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