Thursday, January 29th, 2026
By Rick Schonely
Jeff Egusa is the January Ace Winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club.
Egusa, the former owner of Friendly Market Center for many years and one of Molokai’s top professional golfers, shot 42–41 for a net total of 83 and with his 15 handicap his 68 net got him in a playoff with Poncie Raguindin and Rodney Reyes.
Egusa won the playoff to claim the victory for January. Congratulations Jeff.
The Hui O Kukui Golf Club would like to thank the staff and management of iconic Ironwood Hills golf course for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai.…
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Leeward Kenpo Karate Ke Ola O Molokai News Release
Leeward Kenpo Karate Ke Ola O Molokai is happy to announce we are reopening. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Fridays from 6-8 p.m. at Home Pumehana Community Hall.
The club previously operated from 2003 until 2013, and is a branch of Leeward Kenpo Oahu. We teach Kenpo Karate and are part of the Kajukenbo self-defense system.
The club’s head instructor is Sifu Lori Nartatez, with assistant instructors Elroy Mollena, Ryan Johnston and Kyle Macmillan.
We would like to welcome back any former students, as well as anyone interested in becoming a new student. …
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
By Cristina Johnson, Asbestos Ships Organization
Like residents in other regions, veterans in Molokai, Hawaii, have been facing a scarcity of affordable housing and a cost of living that far outpaces local incomes.
With just roughly 600 veterans and limited mortgage relief options, even short-term hardship can push homeowners toward foreclosure. The now-expired Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program temporarily helped about 20,000 struggling borrowers remain housed; however, the initiative offered no lasting protection. Fortunately, Congress has since authorized a permanent alternative through the new VA Home Loan Program Reform Act. But unless this is enforced without delay, veterans in Molokai and throughout the country risk losing homes in a market that is difficult to cope with.…
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
DAB News Release
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity is now accepting applications for the popular Micro-Grant for Food Security Program. This is the fifth year of the grant program which provides support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food-insecure communities. A total of $2,235,220 was approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for this year’s program through funding authorized under the 2018 Farm Bill.
The program is open to:
Individuals, including backyard farmers – for the amount set at $5,000 per applicant.Applicants must be a Hawaii resident, at least 18 years old and head of the household.…
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Doris Masaye Reed, 82, born in Kamalo, Molokai, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 6, 2025.
Doris lived a life full of adventure and aloha. Alongside her beloved husband Richard, she sailed around the world aboard Satan’s Doll with their faithful dogs, exploring new cultures, savoring incredible food, and making lifelong friends. She loved reading, tending to her plants, and writing about their travels.
From slinging drinks to baking her legendary macadamia nut pies, Doris had a gift for making every gathering special. She cherished R&R Tuesdays, lunch with her friends, and her daughter Carol’s cooking. Her warmth, laughter and love of Hawaiian music made every moment brighter.…
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