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🌤️ Pearl City Weather

🚑 Suspect in Aiea Hit-and-Run Also Faces Federal Fraud Allegations

👨🏽‍🏭 Scammers Pose as Hawaiian Electric Employees, Targeting Customers

💒 Calvary Chapel Night Market - Shop Local and Celebrate the Season

📆 Events

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business!

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Suspect in Aiea Hit-and-Run Also Faces Federal Fraud Allegations

Totie Nalani Tauala, a 50-year-old woman with a lengthy criminal history, is under investigation for a hit-and-run that left a retired firefighter seriously injured. Tauala is also facing federal charges for defrauding an elderly man, spending over $20,000 on luxury items using his stolen financial information. Currently in federal custody, she awaits trial for the fraud case while police continue investigating the hit-and-run.

Scammers Pose as Hawaiian Electric Employees, Targeting Customers

As the holiday season begins, Hawaiian Electric is urging customers to be vigilant against a surge in scams targeting residents. These scams often involve threats of power disconnection unless immediate payment is made.

Over the summer, scammers adopted increasingly sophisticated tactics, impersonating Hawaiian Electric employees and providing fake work order numbers. Victims were directed to call an 800 number, where they were told a field technician would contact them, escalating the urgency for payment.

Hawaiian Electric stresses that they do not contact customers with threats of disconnection for unpaid bills, nor do they request payment information through text or email. Customers are encouraged to stay alert and report any suspicious communications.

Calvary Chapel Night Market - Shop Local and Celebrate the Season

Kick off your holiday shopping early while supporting local businesses at the Calvary Chapel Night Market! This festive event offers a chance to enjoy delicious food, browse amazing vendors, and revel in family-friendly entertainment—all while embracing the holiday spirit.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, November 22nd

• Time: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

• Location: 98-1015 Komo Mai Dr. Aiea, HI

With free parking, a welcoming environment for furry friends, and plenty of safe activities for kids, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season with your community. Shop for unique gifts from a wide variety of talented local vendors, including artisans, chefs, and small business owners.

From handmade crafts to gourmet treats, there’s something for everyone. Food lovers can indulge in offerings from vendors like Blue Truck Teppanyaki and Crepe Haven, while shoppers can explore creations from Whispers Doodles, Kea'o Designs, and Blessed Oils Hawaii, among others.

Don’t miss this opportunity to spread aloha by shopping small and supporting local businesses. See you there!

Community:

Calvary Chapel Night Market - November 22nd, 5:00pm to 8:30pm. Enjoy a festive evening with local vendors, delicious food, entertainment, and family-friendly fun. The event offers free parking, welcomes pets, and encourages attendees to shop small and support local businesses while getting a head start on Christmas shopping.

Pearl City High School Craft Fair - The Pearl City High School Special Education Department will be having its annual Craft Fair and more on Sunday, November 24 at the Pearl City High School cafeteria from 9am - 2pm. Support small local businesses, PCHS student organizations, and community organizations. All proceeds go to support PCHS Special Education student activities.

The Tree Wise Guys - Leeward Community Church’s Children’s Christmas Program. A modern retelling of the three wise men’s journey during their children’s Christmas program. December 1st at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The event features music, games, food, and door prizes. Free admission, but advance ticket reservation is required by November 24th. More details are available at the church's website here.

Crafts:

Crochet Rosette Lei - Thursday, November 21 from 10:30am-12:00pm. An easy class to elevate your lei making to another level. Basic Crochet Knowledge is required to complete a lei in the class period. Learn more

Herbarium Starter Kit - Thursday, November 21 from 2:00pm-2:30pm. Using silicone oil and other beautiful embellishments and decorations, you can create a stunning bottle décor. Learn more

Strawberry Scrubby - Thursday, November 26 from 10:00am-12:00pm. Learn how to crochet a strawberry shaped scrubby and learn to triple crochet and connect two colors of yarn. Learn more

Resin Charcuterie Board - Thursday, November 2 from 10:30am-12:30pm. Charcuterie boards are all the rage- it's time to make your own one-of-a-kind resin board that will impress at any party. This is a creative class for beginners looking to try their hand at resin pouring. Learn more

Entertainment:

Country Night w/ Kala’e & Kalena feat. Uncle Vic - Hawaii's Hot Oldies Band - Thursday, November 21 from 8:30pm to 1:00am at Valor Bar located in the Wai Makai third level food court.

Eli-Mac - Thursday, November 22 from 9:00pm to 2:00am at Valor Bar located in the Wai Makai third level food court.

Johnny Suite - Thursday, November 23 from 9:00pm to 2:00am at Valor Bar located in the Wai Makai third level food court.

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