In this Pearl City Local Issue:

🌤️ Pearl City Weather

 📰 Alexander & Baldwin Purchases New Distribution Center In Pearl City

🗞️ The Kids Online Safety Act

 📰 Hawaiian Humane Society Flash Adoption Special

 📆 Pearl City Neighborhood Board Meeting

 📆 Upcoming Events

 📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

 ✅ Advertising Opportunities

Alexander & Baldwin Completes $29.7M Deal for Key Pearl City Distribution Center

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (A&B), a real estate company based in Hawai'i, has announced the completion of a $29.7 million acquisition of an industrial property in Pearl City, O'ahu. The 81,500-square-foot facility, currently leased to Hansen Distribution Group, a subsidiary of C&S Wholesale Grocers, serves as a food distribution hub. Its strategic location offers convenient access to key transportation points, including the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Honolulu Harbor.

This purchase aligns with Alexander & Baldwin's focus on expanding its commercial real estate holdings in Hawai'i, particularly in retail, industrial, and ground lease properties. The acquisition strengthens the company's position in O'ahu’s competitive industrial market. According to A&B, the fully-leased facility is expected to provide immediate returns and enhance its portfolio’s overall value.

The Kids Online Safety Act: Striking Back Against Social Media's Grip on Teens

Young people are spending excessive time on social media, leading to concerns about mental health and safety. The Kids Online Safety Act, which recently passed the Senate, aims to protect minors by requiring platforms to limit harmful content and give children more control over their data. While there are concerns about overregulation, the rise of social media's impact on teens demands government intervention. Tech companies like Meta are already introducing new safety measures, but parental involvement and legislative action are both essential to protect young users.

Flash Adoption Special: Hawaiian Humane Society Calls for Pet Lovers to Act

The Hawaiian Humane Society is continuing a flash adoption special due to overcrowding. Despite the success of "Clear the Shelters Month," where 800 pets were adopted, the shelter has seen 1,199 new animals, leading to capacity challenges. Adoption fees are waived at select locations across Oahu until the end of September, and the community is encouraged to adopt to ease the strain on the shelter.

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 Community:

• Pearl City Neighborhood Board Meeting - Momilani Community Center  Tuesday September 24, 2024 @ 7pm.

 Crafts:

• Waimalu Plaza Craft & Gift Fair - Pop Up with local crafters, makers, jewelers, Japan and Korean imports, toys, DIY crafts, direct sellers, resellers & more! Saturday September 28, 2024 from 10am-2:30pm.

• Fall Keiki Camp - 5 days of Exploring Craft projects with Keiki- Workshops will be held for 5 consecutive days from 10:00am-11:30am. Great for kids 8 & up. More Info

• Vegas Lucky Frog - Learn the basics of working with UV resin and some simple jewelry making techniques to make an adorable shaker charm for your Vegas loving friends! Friday, September 27, 2024 • 10:30am-12:30pm More Info

• Lefties Red Heart Granny Square - Join us for this brand new Crochet workshop for our ! Come and learn how to use the new granny square yarn. You will also be showed how to assemble the granny squares. Thursday, September 26, 2024 • 10:30am-12:30pm. More info

 Business:

• 2024 Hawaiʻi Small Business Fair - 13th Annual Hawaiʻi Small Business Fair held at Leeward Community College on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM!

 Food:

• What the Truck - Pearl City High Schools Food Truck Fundraiser on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Pearl City High School. Please support this fundraiser for PCHS Class of 2023 Project Graduation.

• People's Open Market - Tuesday’s from 06:30am to 07:30am at Waiau District Park. Located in the lower parking lot on Komo Mai Drive From Kaʻahumanu Street heading Mauka, turn left at Komo Mai Drive.

• Trivia night at The Pizza Press in Pearl City is good family fun. Free to play and fun to win! Lots of slices, drinks and trivia questions being served. Sign up at 6:30. Game starts at 7:00. Tuesday September 24, 2024.

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