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Pacific Palisades Board Meeting! Dive into Pearl City Market, Community Mailers, and More 🌴🌺 – Aloha Stadium Employee Shares 48 Years of Memories

Pacific Palisades Board Meeting! Dive into Pearl City Market, Community Mailers, and More 🌴🌺 – Aloha Stadium Employee Shares 48 Years of Memories
Discover the latest updates from the Pacific Palisades Board Meeting and vibrant market in Pearl City! Don't miss out on community highlights and business spotlights in this jam-packed newsletter. 🌴🌺

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Nov 4, 2025

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Pacific Palisades Board Meeting returns on Wednesday, November 5 at the Pacific Palisades Community Association in Pearl City.

 

Neighbors are invited to connect, catch up on local updates, and share ideas to enhance the area.

 

Every resident is encouraged to join — your input helps shape the future of Pacific Palisades.

 

Meetings are typically scheduled for the first Wednesday each month, running from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.


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Every Wednesday evening, the Palisades Neighborhood Market turns the Pacific Palisades Community Association at 2106 Aamanu St. into a lively local gathering spot in Pearl City, HI.

 

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, neighbors and visitors can discover fresh produce, unique crafts, and flavorful hot meals from area vendors.

 

Food lovers will find tempting treats like andadogs, andagi, pasteles, and lau laus, as well as specialty drinks made fresh to order.

 

The market showcases an ever-changing selection of packaged snacks, plants, crafts, Tupperware, Labubu accessories, and the latest specialty finds.

 

Popular with locals, the plant swap invites anyone to exchange homegrown produce, plants, fish, or baked goods, supporting a sense of community and sustainability.

 

Affordable booth rentals with included tables and chairs make it easy for small businesses and artisans to participate.

 

With free parking and a welcoming vibe, the Palisades Neighborhood Market is a favorite destination for Pearl City families and friends alike.


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Markets:

 

The Peoples Open Market @ Waiau District Park - Tuesdays from 6:30 am to 7:30 am

 

Pearlridge Open-Air Farmers’ Market - Saturdays from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

Village Night MarketSaturdays from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Want to Get the Word Out About Your Event?

 

Do you have a local event, fundraiser, or community gathering coming up? Share it in an upcoming issue of Pearl City Local!

 

Whether you’re a small business owner, event organizer, or nonprofit leader, if it benefits the Pearl City community, we’d love to help you spread the word.

Our latest Pearl City Local postcard was recently mailed to homes in selected neighborhoods, featuring some of the most trusted local businesses in the community.

 

Even if your neighborhood didn’t receive this round, here’s a look at the great local services featured on the front side of the card:

 

• Everything Under the Sun Handyman Services – Reliable plumbing, electrical, and home repair work with a $50 discount on any service over $250.

• Honor Box Chiropractic – Helping our kūpuna live pain-free lives with chiropractic care, therapy, and Medicare acceptance for new patients.

• True Power Electrical Services – Offering peace of mind with a free electrical safety inspection and $250 savings offer.

• Emergency Plumbing & Solar – Available 24/7 for fast, dependable plumbing service, with $50 off repairs and $250 off repipes.

• Pamela E. Yorita, REALTOR® – Providing free property valuations to help you find out what your home is worth.

 

These featured businesses are part of the Pearl City Local network, locally owned and community-minded professionals dedicated to serving our neighborhoods.

 

Want your business featured on a future postcard?

Send us an email to mailer@pearlcitylocal.com for details.


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The back side of our latest Pearl City Local postcard, mailed to select neighborhoods & communities, showcased more great local businesses serving the Pearl City and Aiea areas.

 

Here’s who was featured:

 

• Insurance Options Hawaii – Free Medicare Benefits Review to compare plans and avoid penalties.

• Agape Outdoor Works LLC – Beautiful patios, driveways, and retaining walls with a free estimate.

• Island Ohana Tree Services – Expert tree trimming, removals, and stump grinding with $100 off any service over $750.

• Oshiro Pest Services – Protect your home and save $50 on pest control (new customer special).

• Aqua Clean & PowerWash – Grout, tile, and shower restoration specialists with $50 off deep cleaning, sealing, or repairs.

• Cash for Junk Cars – Same-day towing and recycling for unwanted vehicles.

 

Each business featured in the Pearl City Local postcard is locally owned and ready to serve your home, ʻohana, or business, helping keep our community connected and thriving.

 

Want your business featured on a future postcard?

Send us an email to mailer@pearlcitylocal.com for details.


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Hawaii’s humid weather and daily home use can leave floors, showers, and outdoor spaces looking worn and discolored.

 

Aqua Clean & PowerWash, a locally owned O‘ahu business, specializes in restoring and protecting residential surfaces—helping homeowners avoid expensive replacements.

 

Their in-demand tile and grout restoration service uses safe, professional-grade equipment to remove years of grime, then applies premium sealers for longer-lasting cleanliness.

 

From driveways to lanais, their pressure washing service revives curb appeal and protects property value by eliminating algae, salt, and mildew.

 

Aqua Clean’s sealing treatments help surfaces resist future stains and wear, ensuring easier maintenance over time.

 

Known for honest pricing and friendly, punctual service, the team prides itself on delivering dramatic results that transform homes and leave customers truly satisfied.

 

Free estimates and flexible scheduling are available island-wide.


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We Want To Spotlight Your Local Business!

 

Would you like us to spotlight your local business in front of thousands of Pearl City residents in an upcoming issue of Pearl City Local Newsletter? Apply Here.

 

Not a business owner, but love a local business? Tell us all about it - send us an email at news@pearlcitylocal.com

🌺 Pearl City Neighborhood Board Highlights & Community Updates

🚦 Top Safety Concern: Sam’s Club Bus-Only U-Turn Area

 

Neighbors flagged near-miss collisions where Kamehameha Hwy meets the new bus-only U-turn by Sam’s Club/Aiea. State DOT Highways is reviewing clearer right-of-way signage, temporary message boards, and ongoing HPD enforcement so the bus-only lane stays bus-only.

If you’ve witnessed confusion or crashes there, reply with the date, time, and details — it helps agencies act faster.

 

🐾 Students Wow the Board: Dog Park Concept for Blaisdell Park

 

Pearl City High School’s Architecture Program presented a two-section dog park design (small and large dogs) with benches, double-gate entries, water stations, and play features — all within budget.

What’s next: Parks & Rec will hold a work session with the students; $100k design + $100k construction funding already secured. If savings remain, a second dog park could come to Manana Community Park.

Love dog parks? Tell us what features matter most to you!

 

🌿 Cleaner Air and Water: Pesticide Transparency Push

 

A briefing on restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) highlighted community health concerns and data gaps. The board will consider urging public reporting requirements, larger buffer zones, classifying neonicotinoids as RUPs, and added soil/water testing on land transfers.

Share your experiences so your voice can be part of testimony.

 

🏛️ New Board Actions

 

  • Legislative Priorities 2025 adopted: Safe Routes plans, helicopter altitude limits, care-home oversight, DOE swim-lesson funding, Komo Dr. rockfall mitigation, Pearl Highlands rail parking, and batting cages at Pearl City District Park.
  • Charter amendments approved: stronger ethics rules, budget input, and enforcement tools for the Neighborhood Commission.
  • E-bike & e-scooter safety resolution: age limits, registration rules, fines, and impound authority.

 

📅 Mark Your Calendar

 

Special Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Town Hall — Tuesday, Nov 25, Pearl Ridge Elementary. Regional boards and agencies will brief on hurricanes, wildfires, shelter capacity, and neighborhood readiness. Replaces the regular November meeting.

Board recess in December. Next regular meeting: Monday, Jan 26, 2026.

 

📰 Quick Government Briefs

 

  • Automated traffic enforcement: speeding 11+ mph over limit: $167–$317; red-light running: $92. Both may apply to one incident.
  • Pearl City Highlands hillside: City cleared overgrowth and confirmed property lines.
  • Homelessness near transit center: multi-agency enforcement is ongoing.
  • SNAP benefits: November’s federal shortfall covered temporarily via TANF funds.

 

📚 Library & Learning

 

  • Friends of the Pearl City Library Book Sale: Sunday, 9 am–12 pm
  • WWII Nisei Soldiers Talk: Sunday, Nov 9 at 10 am
  • Digital Navigator Tech Help: Sundays & Mondays — walk in or call to book. Want the full monthly calendar PDF? Reply and we’ll send it.

 

🚓 Neighborhood Safety

 

Manana Neighborhood Security Watch — Thursday, Nov 13 (5:30 pm, 1511 Kulia St)
📧 manana.watch@gmail.com

Tip: Aim one camera toward the street — it helps HPD track vehicles and patterns.

 

🎶 Community Events

 

  • PCHS Marching Band Festival: Mon 6–9:30 pm, Pearl City High School
  • PCHS Craft Fair: Sun Nov 23, 9 am–2 pm
  • Pearl City Shopping Center Event: Sun 9 am–2 pm

Peek the new mural along Kamehameha Hwy in Waipahu — oyster motifs nod to Pearl City’s heritage.

 

💧 Water Conservation

The Board of Water Supply asks for a 20% voluntary cutback due to low rainfall and high demand. Easy wins: 5-minute showers, turn off taps while brushing, water early mornings, and use hose nozzles.

Small changes make a big difference.

 

🌈 How You Can Help This Month

  • Send feedback on the Sam’s Club U-turn
  • Share input on the dog park design
  • Add your voice to the pesticide transparency effort
  • Attend the Disaster Preparedness Town Hall – Nov 25

 

Mahalo for keeping Pearl City safe, informed, and neighborly!

Aloha Stadium, a beloved landmark in Hawaii’s sports and entertainment world, will soon be demolished after nearly 50 years of unforgettable memories.

 

Pam Self, a devoted 69-year-old from Aiea, has worked with the stadium since its opening day in 1975.

 

Her career began as an usher, where she experienced iconic concerts from stars like Bruno Mars, Janet Jackson, and Michael Jackson, along with spirited baseball nights featuring the Hawaii Islanders.

 

She fondly remembers meeting countless fans and forming bonds with regulars at both football and baseball games.

 

One of her most treasured moments was witnessing soccer legend Pele play in the very first soccer match at the venue.

 

Though Pam acknowledges the bittersweet feeling of seeing Aloha Stadium’s era end, its legacy and her memories will always be cherished by the Hawaii community.


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