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🌤️ Pearl City Weather

🏗️ Aloha Stadium Redevelopment Moves Forward, Projected for 2028 Finish

📰 75-Year-Old Aiea Resident Struck by Car While Doing Yard Work

📆 Upcoming Events

Mobile Homeless Shelters In Neal Blaisdell Park Relocates to Kapolei’s “Musubi Lot”

The City and County of Honolulu’s Homeless Outreach and Navigation for Unsheltered Persons (HONU) program is relocating its mobile shelters from Neal S. Blaisdell Park in Aiea to a new site in Kapolei. As of October 1, 2024, the program will operate out of a vacant lot across from Kapolei Hale, situated between Kamaʻaha Avenue and Alohikea Street along Kapolei Parkway. Locals have dubbed this triangular-shaped space the "Musubi Lot," due to its unique geometry.

The decision to move follows increasing concerns over homeless encampments in the area. Sam Moku, the city's Homeless Coordinator, shared that the new location had been under consideration for some time, but finding a suitable space in Kapolei had proven difficult due to the region’s busy nature, particularly around Kapolei Regional Park. The selection of the Musubi Lot was made possible through collaboration between several city departments.

The HONU program’s relocation is part of a broader effort to enhance outreach, particularly in high-complaint areas such as Kapolei Regional Park, Kapolei Parkway, and Kalaeloa. Local businesses and service providers are set to play a key role in this increased outreach initiative. At a recent meeting of the Makakilo, Kapolei, and Honokai Hale Neighborhood Board, the relocation plan received unanimous approval.

HONU’s mobile shelters have a proven track record of engaging with unsheltered individuals, connecting them to essential services. The city believes this move will allow them to continue positively impacting the community.

75-Year-Old Aiea Resident Struck by Car While Doing Yard Work

A 75-year-old man was critically injured while doing yard work in Aiea after being struck by a vehicle. The driver fled the scene but was later identified and their vehicle located. The victim, initially in serious condition, was downgraded to critical after being taken to the hospital.

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Shop and Play Pickleball - The event is open to players of all levels and the Oahu Pickleball Association will provide all equipment. Three courts will be open to play America's fastest-growing sport or to get pointers from experienced instructors. Aloha Stadium - Sections 8a to 9b (next to the food court) - Sunday, Sept. 29 at 10:00am

Mea Hana Market - Explore from a wide variety of crafts, accessories, apparel, sweet treats and more at this upcoming market! This market will be located in the Wai Makai second level Center Court of Pearlridge Center. September 28-29, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Pop Culture Expo - Explore from dozens of local vendors that will showcase comics, retro games, guest artists, and more! This event will be located at Pearlridge Center on both the Mauka and Wai Makai Center Courts. This expo is free and open to the public. - September 28-29, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

October 1

PC Crafters: Spinner Greeting Card w/ Terri - Pearl City Public Library @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

October 2

Puzzle & Play Time - Aiea Public Library @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

October 3

Keiki Storytime - Pearl City Public Library @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Zumba Gold @ Pearlridge Center - 10:30 a.m. to 11:05 a.m

Molokai Hot Bread Pop-up @ Pearlridge Center - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

October 4

Molokai Hot Bread Pop-up @ Pearlridge Center - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

October 5

Comic Jam Free Draw - Aiea Public Library @ 1:00 mm - 4:00 pm

The Village Market @ Pearlridge Center - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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

Molokai Hot Bread Pop-up @ Pearlridge Center - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bake You a Smile Hawaii Pop-up @ Pearlridge Center - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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