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Softball Senior Day, Volleyball Clinches Title

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

Softball Senior Day, Volleyball Clinches Title

The Lady Farmers took on Hana in two games this past weekend. As the last home games of the season, the Molokai seniors were celebrated after Saturday’s game. On Friday, the Farmers’ offense exploded for a 25-10 win. Natalia Pastrana hit a grand slam, with Pi’i Victorino launching two home runs and earning the win for the pitching staff.

Saturday’s game featured more of the same, with the Farmers securing a 23-7 win over Hana and a 3-1 division record. Victorino smashed two more home runs in the emphatic victory.

On March 29 and 30, the Farmers boys volleyball team defeated Seabury Hall 3-0 and 3-2, capping off a perfect 6-0 record for the season.…

Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Won’t Solve Molokai Flight Issues

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

Molokai residents who were hoping the proposed Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines merger could help the flight crisis on Molokai, will unfortunately be disappointed. Representatives from Alaska Airlines were clear that they will not be flying to Molokai, officially partnering with Mokulele or bringing in an additional Molokai airline.

“We knew this was going to be a little bit of an unusual visit…We knew we didn’t have a solution,” explained Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines regional president of Hawaii, at a meeting with representatives from Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines, the U.S. Congress and Molokai community members on March 28.

Airline representatives sighted “significant airport limitations” of the Ho’olehua airport for their current decision.…

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Spring into Freshness: Nite Farmers Market

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

Spring into Freshness: Nite Farmers Market

Sustʻainable Molokai Press Release

Join Sustʻainable Molokai for our monthly Nite Farmer’s Market on Saturday, April 20 at the Molokai Community Health Center from 4 to 7 p.m.

Each month, we strive to bring new experiences, flavors, and connections to our Nite Farmers Market. We aspire to host these markets regularly and serve as a vital hub where farmers, artisans, and community members come together to exchange goods, stories, knowledge, and support. Join us in this journey of growth and abundance, as we sow the seeds for a brighter, more connected future.

We welcome vendors of all kinds to be part of this Nite Farmers Market.…

Education Scholarships Available

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

AlohaCare News Release
Scholarships of up to $5,000 per year are available for Molokai residents who are AlohaCare members pursuing higher education in a healthcare related field.
To help celebrate World Health Day on April 7, nonprofit healthcare plan AlohaCare pledged to donate $1 million this year through its Imua Loa giving program. The program supports community organizations and future healthcare workers to help improve the health and well-being of our community. AlohaCare welcomes applicants for 2024 funding. Submissions will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis until June 3 for scholarships and through Oct. 31 for other funding requests until funds have been distributed.…

Molokai Business Shines at FoodEx in Tokyo

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

Maui Food and Technology News Release

Molokai’s Hawaii Kai Corporation – Gourmet Sea Salts, was one of 40 Hawaii companies to showcase their products at the renowned 49th International Food and Beverage Exhibition (FoodEx) 2024. The event, held from March 5-8, at the Tokyo Big Sight in the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, stands as Asia’s premier food and beverage trade show.

With an impressive attendance of approximately 76,000 qualified buyers, FoodEx featured over 3,000 booths from more than 70 countries, making it a global platform for culinary innovation and commerce.

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism sponsored the Hawaii Pavilion at FoodEx, a popular stop for buyers at the show.…

Enjoy Our New Exhibits

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

Enjoy Our New Exhibits

Molokai History Project News Release

It’s springtime! The possibilities are endless, and our enthusiasm grows with every beautiful day. Sometimes there is a spark over here and sometimes it’s a spark over there, but it always reminds us more and more folks are learning about us, enjoying what the history project has to offer, and stopping by to learn more about the wonderful and interesting folks who call Molokai home.

The Molokai History Project has now been open for six months, and in that time we have done a huge amount of research into subjects that we’ve exhibited in the museum. …

Free Community Concert

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

Free Community Concert

Molokai Arts Center News Release

Join us for a free concert on Monday, April 22 at the St. Damien Catholic Church in Kaunakakai. Dive into the vibrant world of brass quintets and unlock the secrets of their melodious magic with the Honolulu Brass Quintet. This program offers an exciting exploration of the instruments that form this ensemble, blending classical elegance with the toe-tapping rhythms of jazz, the breezy charm of Hawaiian tunes, and the infectious energy of New Orleans brass bands. Get ready for a musical journey like no other, where learning meets fun in a harmonious fusion of genres!

Since its inception in 1976, the Honolulu Brass Quintet has been in demand throughout Honolulu and the state of Hawaii for all kinds of special occasions ranging from church services to private parties, from graduations to in-school performances.…

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