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Releases that pertain to the Molokai and Hawaiian communities.

Digital Literacy Classes for Nāʻiwa Homesteaders

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

NASA Press Release

Māpunawai is a Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit focused on closing the digital divide by providing culturally responsive digital literacy training, tools, and support—especially for kūpuna, rural residents, and underserved communities. 

Working with libraries and community partners across the state, it has served over 10,000 people through hands-on education and technology access programs.

The Nāʻiwa Agricultural Subdivision Alliance supports lessees and beneficiaries of the Nāʻiwa Agricultural Subdivision in achieving homeownership and sustaining subsistence farming through home builder assistance and farm development programs.

In early 2026, a joint initiative delivered basic digital literacy training to Nāʻiwa homesteaders, including access to laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots to support connectivity in their remote subdivision near Hoʻolehua Airport.…

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FEMA Deadline for Kona Low Assistance Extended

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

FEMA News Release

Molokai residents affected by the March 10–24 Kona Low flooding now have until June 14, 2026 to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance. 

Under the President’s Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is available to help eligible individuals and households with basic, disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance or other sources.

If you have homeowners’ or renters’ insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your insurance policy does not cover all your damage expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Survivors can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance by:

Phone: Calling FEMA’s toll-free hotline at 1-800-621-3362 (1-800-621-FEMA). …
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MEO Welcomes New CFO, HR Director

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

MEO News Release

Jared Appleby and Melissa Magonigle joined the Maui Economic Opportunity executive leadership team in April as Chief Fiscal Officer and Human Resources Director, respectively.

“We are pleased to have such experienced and qualified individuals filling pivotal roles at MEO,” Executive Director Maggie Batangan said. “Jared and Melissa will enable MEO to continue to assist thousands of Maui County residents in need as we have for the last six decades.”

As one of the largest nonprofits in Maui County, MEO offers an assortment of assistance and services on Maui, including East Maui, Molokai and Lanaʻi. The more than 250 staff members run more than 30 programs, ranging from Maui Bus paratransit to Head Start preschool, and assisted nearly 31,000 individuals and families in the 2024-25 fiscal year.…

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Practitioners Gather at Keawanui Fishpond

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

Practitioners Gather at Keawanui Fishpond

ʻĀina Momona News Release

Fishpond practitioners and organizations from throughout Hawaiʻi gathered on Molokai this month.

ʻĀina Momona hosted this amazing hui to talk about the history of our loko iʻa and the need to take care of the entire ahupuaʻa, including the uplands, in order for our fishponds to survive. 

Practitioners were able to see our solutions and learn more about how utilizing the ahupuaʻa system can protect our ponds and keep them healthy and productive. 

We are honored to be able to share what we have learned with other groups doing this important work.…

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Honolulu Brass Quintet at St. Damien of Molokai Catholic Church

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

Honolulu Brass Quintet at St. Damien of Molokai Catholic Church

MAC News Release

The Honolulu Brass Quintet presented by Chamber Music Hawai‘i will be performing at a free event at St. Damien of Molokai Catholic Church on Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m.

Since its inception in 1976, the Honolulu Brass Quintet has performed throughout Honolulu and the state of Hawai‘i. As one of three resident ensembles regularly presented by Chamber Music Hawai‘i, HBQ offers full-length brass performances in premier venues across its home island of O‘ahu, performing regularly at the Doris Duke Theatre and Blue Note Hawaii in Honolulu, as well as the Palikū Theatre on the Windward side of O‘ahu. …

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COVID-19 Homeowner Assistance Closes May 27

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

Maui County News Release

The Maui Homeowner Assistance Fund Program, which has provided financial assistance to homeowner-households on Maui, Molokai and Lānaʻi impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, will close on May 27, 2026, according to the County of Maui Department of Housing.

After addressing the community needs over the last two years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program will begin a structured 45-day closure period to ensure current and eligible participants receive assistance to the greatest extent possible. The program will stop accepting applications on May 27, 2026.

“We are very pleased by the number of County homeowner-households the Department of Housing was able to assist through the Maui Homeowner Assistance Fund Program and the impact that assistance has made,” County Department of Housing Director Richard E.…

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Homeowners May Qualify for Kona Low Storm Relief 

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

State of Hawai‘i News Release

Gov. Josh Green issued a state of Hawai‘i emergency proclamation due to the imminent threat of the first of two Kona Low weather systems. Following the widespread flooding and damage caused by the storms, President Donald Trump on April 8, 2026, issued a federal major disaster declaration for the state of Hawaiʻi, unlocking a range of critical resources and mortgage relief protections for affected homeowners.

With the presidential disaster declaration in effect, the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) advises that certain federal mortgage relief provisions are now triggered, which may include foreclosure moratoriums, forbearance options and the waiver of late fees.…

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Micro Fund Launched for Native Hawaiian Farmers

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

OHA News Release

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has launched the Mahiʻai Micro Fund Program, an initiative providing direct, flexible financial support to Native Hawaiian farmers across Hawaiʻi to help offset rising operational costs and strengthen agricultural enterprises.

The program offers two tiers of funding to meet varying needs across the state’s farming community. Farmers impacted by the recent Kona Low weather events may be eligible for awards of up to $5,000, while other eligible farmers may receive awards of up to $3,000 to support ongoing operational costs. This approach ensures that immediate recovery needs are addressed, while continuing to support the broader stability and sustainability of Native Hawaiian farming operations statewide.…

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Postcard Printing at Paʻa Printmakers

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

Postcard Printing at Paʻa Printmakers

MAC News Release

Paʻa Printmakers in Kaunakakai is offering a free postcard printing experience. Explore the studio and make your very own printed postcard. 

Open studio is offered every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. No fee and no need to sign up, just drop by. Beginners are welcome. Children age 12 up must be accompanied by an adult.

Paʻa Printmakers is a creative space for local artists to learn printmaking. Community programs at the studio include open studio time and printmaking workshops by local and visiting artists. 

Paʻa Printmakers is a new community-focused printmaking studio on Molokai established by Honolulu Printmakers to provide resources and classes for local students.…

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Maunaloa School Unveils Mural: A Visual Bridge to Moʻolelo and Community

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

Maunaloa School Unveils Mural: A Visual Bridge to Moʻolelo and Community

Maunaloa Elementary School News Release

On April 13, the campus of Maunaloa Elementary School blossomed with new life as the community gathered for the formal dedication of its latest landmark: a vibrant mural by artist Perry Buchalter.

The mural is more than just paint on a wall; it is a living “bridge to our past.” It brings to life the moʻolelo (stories) of Maunaloa, specifically those captured in the Mele Kāhea and Mele Komo composed in June 2021 by community member Nāhulu Maioho.

The dedication ceremony highlighted the deep connection between the school and the winds, rains, and landmarks of the West End.…

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