Good morning Waimea! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Planning to hunt this fall? Key dates and rules you’ll need
Also on today's calendar: Paniolo BBQ & Slack Key Celebration – Ka Mea Kanu ʻAi: Feast of the Land.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
- Saturday: A few showers, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a Forest Reserve, Pu‘u Anahulu Game Management Area 2026 hunting seasons approach : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com) — Hunters from Waimea and across the island can soon apply for youth, disabled, and makai muzzleloader seasons at Puʻu Waʻawaʻa and Puʻu Anahulu, with hunts running through October. All hunters must check in via stations or the Outerspatial app, follow tagging rules for sheep, and note that camping is banned in the hunting areas.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday August 11
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Keiki Storytime →
Honokaʻa Public Library, 45-3380 Mamane St Ste 3, Honokaa
10:00 am
Wednesday August 12
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Mahjong for Beginners →
Honokaʻa Public Library, 45-3380 Mamane St Ste 3, Honokaa
10:00 am
Monday August 17
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Crochet Circle →
Honokaʻa Public Library, 45-3380 Mamane St Ste 3, Honokaa
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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Wildfire Safety Advocates | Community Meeting - September 2026 →
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, 68-1792 Melia St, Waikoloa Village
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Craig Allen Psychic Medium The Reunion Messages of... →
Hilton Waikoloa Village, 69-425 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village
2:00 pm
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Craig Allen Psychic Medium The Reunion Messages of Hope and Healing →
Hilton Waikoloa Village, 69-425 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village
2:00 pm
Friday October 2
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First Friday Huaka’i →
Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative, Quarry Rd, Waikoloa Village
5:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
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Wildfire Safety Advocates | Community Meeting - October 2026 →
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, 68-1792 Melia St, Waikoloa Village
5:30 pm
Saturday November 21
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60s Honokaʻa Classmates Come Home →
Honoka'a Heritage Center, 45-3490 Mamane St Suite C, Honokaa
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 8
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Wildfire Safety Advocates | Community Meeting - December 2026 →
WAIKOLOA VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, 68-1792 Melia St, Waikoloa Village
5:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Waimea. Apply here.
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Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. posted a job opening for Cashier/Sales Associates KAMUELA - $19 to $20/HR for Full Time and Part Time and Sign On Bonus up to $1,000*(DOE) in Waimea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waimea here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kealakekua
- Kona Snorkel Trips bars pregnant guests from Captain Cook tour (prismnews.com)
Hilo
- Fundraiser by Amie Skelham : Operation get Dad to Hilo before FTD wins (gofundme.com)
- New Homes for Sale in Panaewa, HI (redfin.com)
- Need A Cake But No Time To Bake? Grab King's Hawaiian Rolls (foodrepublic.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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