Thursday, March 7th, 2024
David Joseph Kiyonaga, 74, of Chevy Chase, Maryland, died on February 11 from complications arising from pneumonia. He was born January 11, 1950, in Washington, DC, to Joseph Yoshio Kiyonaga, a covert CIA operative from Molokai, Hawaii, and Bina Cady Kiyonaga, from Baltimore, MD. He was the grandson of Junzo and Mary Kiyonaga of Kaunakakai. David is survived by his wife of 49 years, Deirdre (Dede) Kiyonaga; his son, Davis Kiyonaga; his daughters, Katelyn (Andrés) Carrillo, Deirdre (Darren) Johnson, and Grace Kiyonaga; his four grandchildren, Bradley, Antonio, Caroline, and David; and four siblings, Mary, John, Ann, and Paul.
David grew up in Chevy Chase, Japan, El Salvador, and Brazil.…
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
NOAA News Release
Molokai residents can weigh in on a proposal by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) to create a national marine sanctuary in Papahanaumokuakea at a public meeting April 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kulana ʻOʻiwi.
Following input from state and federal agencies, local communities and the public, NOAA has released for public comment its draft proposal to designate marine portions of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument as a national marine sanctuary. The proposal would supplement and complement existing authorities, including the area’s designation as a marine national monument, which will continue to be in effect.
A detailed description of the proposed sanctuary, as well as additional information about opportunities to provide public comment, can be found on the website for the proposed Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Sanctuary.…
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
Molokai Baha’i Community News Release
The third presentation in the Global Citizenship Speaker Series at the Molokai Public Library will occur Wednesday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m. with special guest Dr. Keanu Sai of Hilo. Dr. Sai will speak on the theme “Sovereignty in a Globalized World.”
Keanu Sai is widely known for his research and publications centered on the continued
existence of the Hawaiian Kingdom as an independent state. A founding member of
the Hawaiian Society of Law and Politics, he served as Lead Agent for the Council of Regency representing the Hawaiian Kingdom in arbitration proceedings at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague from 1999-2001.…
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
Molokai High School recently hosted an inspiring event, Future Fest 2024, aimed at guiding students towards their collegiate and career aspirations. Taking place on Friday, Feb. 23, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the event provided an immersive experience for students to explore various pathways to success.
This year’s Future Fest featured a diverse range of workshops, from Homeland Security and the Secret Service to Ho’ahu Energy and Puu O Hoku Ranch, with workshops alongside the traditional college and career fair. These workshops were carefully curated to offer students hands-on opportunities to delve into their areas of interest and craft actionable plans for their post-high school endeavors.…
Thursday, March 7th, 2024
Leap Day, Feb. 29, featured a special event at Pacific Eatery in Kaunakakai. Molokai-based artist Arabella Arc held a book signing, celebrating her fifth completed novel, “The Life She Didn’t Live, and the One She Did.”
Arc started writing back in 1999, but didn’t finish her first book, “Pants on Fire,” until 2013. Now, she has finished three books in the last couple of years. The California native spent more than 30 years living in Waianae, before moving to Hana and then Molokai, to be near family. Arc explained the pace of life on Molokai has afforded her more time to write.…