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On the Wings of the Wind

Thursday, May 28th, 2026

On the Wings of the Wind

By Pat Killilea, SS.CC. 

The engine roared and the small plane took off down the runway and, on the wings of the wind, took off into the Kalaupapa skies. All of us who could leave our posts had gathered at our friendly little airport to wave goodbye to Aunty Meli Watanuki whose body was on its way to Honolulu. 

On Sunday morning, I had brought her communion and given her the sacrament of the sick as I had done many times over the years. We spoke a few words then and I expected she would overcome this, her latest illness, but later on Sunday her soul flew to Heaven on the wings of angels.…

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DLNR Asking Residents to Fill Axis Deer Survey

Thursday, May 28th, 2026

DLNR News Release

The abundance of axis deer on Maui Nui continues to cause environmental, safety and economic challenges for its residents. The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is asking residents of Maui, Molokai and Lāna‘i to participate in a short survey describing how axis deer are impacting their lives.

DOFAW staff are gathering important community feedback to help identify the current status of axis deer on the three islands, any negative impacts the deer are causing and regional preferences to help guide management actions. The 15-question survey is online and anonymous, collecting only ZIP code information and taking an average of two minutes to complete.…

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Getting Creative with the Crown Flower Lei

Thursday, May 28th, 2026

Getting Creative with the Crown Flower Lei

By Dayanti Karunaratne

The crown flower lei is among the most common lei types, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something new to learn. At last week’s Molokai Arts Center lei-making workshop, attendees learned to pull apart the petals and how to make patterns using the skirts, pods and crowns of the plant.

“To see the different styles is really amazing. When we were growing up, it was just one way; with the crowns of the flower. We didn’t do all these different styles,” MAC Executive Director Alice Kaʻahanui said.  

About 25 people attended the event at Hoʻolehua Homestead Makeke May 17.…

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Brass Quintet Rocks St. Damien Church

Thursday, May 28th, 2026

Brass Quintet Rocks St. Damien Church

By Léo Azambuja

Who goes to church on a Monday evening to listen in complete silence for an entire hour to five guys who are not even there to preach? To be fair, you could make some noise; you were allowed to clap. 

“We have the freedom to kind of play whatever we want, so a lot of the music that we’re going to play are arrangements for the Brass Quintet,” trumpet player Casey Tamahana said while comparing a quintet to a large ensemble led by a conductor, where “the notes on the page are dictated for you, the tempo is dictated for you and the style is pretty much dictated for you based on when it was written.”…

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Keep’m Wild — Rescued Seal Pup Returns to Molokai

Thursday, May 28th, 2026

Keep’m Wild — Rescued Seal Pup Returns to Molokai

By Léo Azambuja

A newborn Hawaiian monk seal abandoned by its mother on Molokai last summer was promptly rescued and flown to a rehabilitation facility on the Big Island. The seal was returned to Molokai’s coast nine months later, and its success in the wild leans on its care while in captivity, but also on help from island residents from now on.

Conservation workers are asking the public to avoid human interaction with the seal — named RU99 and later renamed Namakaʻeleʻōlino — despite its natural curiosity, and especially after it recently crashed a party in a Kaunakakai neighborhood. 

“That’s the first time I’ve ever seen a monk seal show up for a Mother’s Day celebration in someone’s garage,” said Todd Yamashita, operations manager on Molokai for the nonprofit organization Hawaiʻi Marine Animal Response.…

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Pūlama Ka Heke Expands ERMAT to Improve Access to Care

Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Pūlama Ka Heke News Release

Pūlama Ka Heke (PKH) is pleased to announce an enhancement to its Kaulele a Ola (Essential Rural Medical Air Transport – ERMAT) program, further improving access to off-island medical care for residents of Molokai and Lānaʻi.

To reduce delays in care, PKH has updated its referral process. While the patient’s Primary Care Provider (PCP) remains the primary source for all referrals, treating specialists can now submit referrals directly when a PCP is unable to do so.

Updated Referral Process:

Primary Pathway: The patient’s PCP continues to be the required starting point for submitting referrals. This ensures proper coordination of your overall healthcare.…

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State Officials to Residents: Review Insurance Policies Ahead of Hurricane Season

Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Hawaiʻi DCCA News Release

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds consumers to evaluate their insurance policies before hurricane season, which begins June 1. Forecasters are indicating that El Niño conditions may develop heading into summer, which can increase hurricane activity in the Central Pacific Basin and heighten the potential for impacts to Hawaiʻi. 

“El Niño may cause more hurricane activity in the Pacific, so don’t wait to think about coverage,” said Insurance Commissioner Scott K. Saiki. “Once a hurricane or tropical storm is on the horizon, insurers may pause issuing new or expanded policies. Reviewing your coverage now helps ensure you’re protected when it matters most.”…

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‘Not Pau Yet,’ Bissen Files for Re-election

Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Bissen Campaign News Release

Surrounded by community supporters, labor leaders and his grandsons, Mayor Richard Bissen officially filed nomination papers to seek re-election as mayor of Maui County.

The moment was both personal and symbolic: Standing beside the next generation of his family, Bissen reflected on the long-term responsibility behind his decision to continue serving Maui Nui.

“When I look at my grandsons, I think about the future every ‘ohana in Maui County deserves — a future where our keiki can stay rooted here, where local families can still afford to live here, and where we protect not only our community, but the values that hold our community together,” Bissen said.…

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Bobby Pahia Files for Maui County Council

Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Bobby Pahia Files for Maui County Council

Bobby Pahia Campaign News Release

Family business owner and agriculture leader Bobby Pahia officially filed his nomination papers for the Maui County Council, marking the occasion with a powerful show of family unity spanning four generations.

Sharing this moment with his wife, daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchild, Pahia emphasized the importance of ‘ohana, community, and kuleana in his decision to run for office. The presence of four generations underscored his commitment to ensuring the county remains a place where local families can raise their keiki, run a family business, and build a future.

If elected, Pahia would bring his decades of experience in land use planning, water management, and infrastructure maintenance to the Maui County Council.…

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Scholarship Available for Students in Marine and Ocean STEM

Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Scholarship Available for Students in Marine and Ocean STEM

MKF News Release

The Malama Kai Foundation is proud to announce that applications are open for the 2nd annual George A. Wilkins Scholarship Program, providing critical financial support to high school graduates from Hawaiʻi who are pursuing degrees in marine conservation and ocean-related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.

The scholarship honors the legacy of George A. Wilkins, a pioneering Navy scientist and marine conservationist whose lifelong dedication to ocean stewardship helped shape Hawaiʻi’s marine research, technology, and policy. Six scholarships were awarded in 2025 to Hawai‘i students.

Scholarships ranging from $2,000-$3,000 each will be awarded in 2026 to students demonstrating passion, purpose and potential in fields that protect and restore our ocean ecosystems.…

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