🌱 How new pole upgrades could change wildfire risk in Waimea
Waimea, Hawaii Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Waimea! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How new pole upgrades could change wildfire risk in Waimea
Also on today's calendar: The Familyhood Nextperience - Kawaihae and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds rolling in, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
- Sunday: A couple of showers, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hawaiian Electric Encourages Customers to Prepare for Upcoming Wildfire Conditions in coming months (kwxx.com) — Hawaiian Electric is planning pole replacements and covered conductors on lines in Waimea and Kawaihae to reduce wildfire risk as drier months approach. The utility urges residents to clear vegetation, trim trees, and monitor conditions so homes and neighborhoods are better protected if fires or outages occur. 
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Summer-ween →
Thelma Parker Memorial Public and School Library, 67-1209 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea
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Saturday June 20
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Other local events
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The Familyhood Nextperience - Kawaihae →
Blue Dragon Tavern & Cosmic Musiquarium, 61-3616 Kawaihae Rd, Waimea
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American Legion Kohala Post No. 4 Meeting →
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KTA Super Stores - Waimea, 65-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea
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62nd Annual Parker Ranch July 4 Rodeo — Waimea Community Association →
Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena, 66-1304 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Waimea
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Kēōkea Beach Park, 52-128 Keokea Park Road, Kapaau
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Honokaʻa Public Library, 45-3380 Mamane St Suite 3, Honokaa
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First Foods Storytime: Maiʻa →
Honokaʻa Public Library, 45-3380 Mamane St Suite 3, Honokaa
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Mahjong for Beginners →
Honokaʻa Public Library, 45-3380 Mamane St Suite 3, Honokaa
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Teen Taste Test: International Potato Chips →
Honokaʻa Public Library, 45-3380 Mamane St Suite 3, Honokaa
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Book Club – A Guardian and a Thief →
Honokaʻa Public Library, 45-3380 Mamane St Suite 3, Honokaa
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First Foods Storytime: ʻUlu →
Honokaʻa Public Library, 45-3380 Mamane St Suite 3, Honokaa
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Tuesday June 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ⚠️ Magnitude 4.71 earthquake reported
Jun 9 at 10:37 PM HST: 3.92 magnitude earthquake occurred near Pāpa‘ikou, Hawaii. More than 908 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor ) - ⚠️ Magnitude 3.2 earthquake reported
Jun 11 - 3:34 AM HST: 2.62 magnitude aftershock occurred near Volcano, Hawaii. - 3:33 AM HST: 3.06 magnitude aftershock occurred near Volcano, Hawaii… (Nextdoor )
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Beauty Sales Consultant, Licensed in Waimea. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (Waimea) in Waimea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waimea here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kealakekua
- Summer Solstice Festival : Big Island Events (bigislandnow.com)
- Mural unveiled at Captain Cook Post Office honors story of Kūʻa : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com)
- A wet start to the dry season in East Hawaii (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
Hilo
- New building opens at East Hawaii Health Clinics in Hilo (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
- Two students awarded Press Club scholarships (hawaiitribune-herald.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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