• Failure notice from provider:
    Connection Error:http_request_failed

  • Submission Deadlines

    Advertising

    Thursday 4pm

    January 8, 2026

    Content

    Friday 4pm

    January 2, 2026

    To print on:

    Wednesday

    January 7, 2026

  • Join us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Google Plus Subscribe via RSS

Author Archives: layout@themolokaidispatch.com

New Library App

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

Molokai Public Library News Release

Molokai Public Library and Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) patrons can now download HSPLS’s free, new patron-friendly app compatible with iOS and Android devices. This updated app offers patrons the ability to:

• manage loans and holds on materials
• find the nearest library
• manage family library cards in one place
• place holds on physical and digital books
• self-check-out inside a library and more.

Library patrons can download the app from their device’s app store or call or stop by their nearest library for assistance and more information.

“We are excited to launch the new LibrariesHI App.…

Posted in , commentsAdd your comment

Diversifying Revenue Streams

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

By Keani Rawlins-Fernandez, Maui County Council Vice Chair, Molokai

Getting through 2020 took a united effort, and I am continually impressed by our community’s resilience and ability to support one another, especially in our more isolated communities like Molokai, Lanai and Hana.

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us in a myriad of ways, but we were steadfast in our commitment to creating a safer, more resilient and culturally aligned community. I remain optimistic that 2021 offers hope through innovative ideas and opportunities fostered through our shared hardships.

There are three focal areas that remain paramount in helping our community through this critical time: diversifying our revenue streams, investing in ourselves and building a better system.…

Posted in , comments1 Comments

Kalaupapa Goodbyes

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

Opinion by Father Pat Killilea, St. Francis Church, Kalaupapa

It must have been about 9:30 p.m. and I had settled in bed for the night when it came to me by way of the voices of Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli, “Time to say goodbye….” I have no idea why this melody floated into my consciousness. In this song written for Andrea, the duo are saying goodbye to countries they have never shared with each other, but now they are in fact going to these countries on ships which don’t exist anymore. So, it’s time to say goodbye again. The opening verse is in Italian and I have only a couple of words of Italian in my vocabulary.…

Posted in , commentsAdd your comment

Na’iwa DHHL Subdivision Gets Infrastructure

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

After years of waiting, the Na’iwa agricultural subdivision in Ho’olehua near the airport will be get-ting infrastructure improvements including access roads, driveways, electrical connections and potable and irrigation water lines. Site inspections and field work for the improvements will begin this week on the Department of Hawaiian Homelands subdivision, which encompasses 341 acres and 58 lots.

Last year, state legislature released $400,000 out of a projected $6,500,000 total project cost. The infrastructure improvements are slated for completion in June, 2023.  To oversee such projects, services like project management calgary can be contacted by they can ensure that the project stays on track, within the allocated budget, and is completed on time.…

Posted in , commentsAdd your comment

Funding for Ag Losses Due to Deer

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Molokai farmers and ranchers who have suffered losses at the mouths of axis deer since last summer can now apply for funding to help mitigate the damages. The Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture just announced financial assistance available on a first come, first served basis for axis deer damages on Molokai, with applications being accepted until March 8 at 12 p.m.

“This relief initiative is to provide emergency financial assistance to eligible Molokai [and] Maui farmers and ranchers with sustained economic losses resulting from the loss of pasture forage for cattle, death of cattle, destruction of farms, reduced crop yields, and other agriculture property damages, arising directly from the excessive axis deer population since July 1, 2020,” states the announcement.…

Posted in , , , commentsAdd your comment

New Case, County Seeks Mask Up Volunteers

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

One new Molokai case of COVID-19 was reported last week, bringing the island’s total cases to 27. It was originally miscategorized on Maui, then Dept. of Health records were corrected to list it on Molokai, according to the Feb. 18 report. No other details were available.

A new Mask Up campaign in Maui County aims to boost face mask use. The initiative uses volunteers to serve as community ambassadors who “kindly remind visitors and residents that wearing face masks is mandatory,” according to a Maui County news release last week.

Volunteers will approach unmasked individuals with a copy of Maui County’s Public Health Emergency Rules to explain that mask-wearing is compulsory in all public areas of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.…

Posted in , , , commentsAdd your comment

Drive-Thru College Commencement

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

UHMCM News Release

We are excited to announce that UH Maui College Molokai Education Center will be holding a virtual and drive through commencement ceremony on Friday, May 14, 2021. We invite all certificate and degree recipients from any UH campus to join us. We will be honoring all graduates from the years 2016 to present.

Please call 553-4490 Opt 0, or email sdudoit@hawaii.edu, if you are interested in participating. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates. Mahalo!…

Posted in , , , , commentsAdd your comment

Soil Investigation at Gas Storage Site

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

Arcadis News Release

Arcadis U.S., Inc (Arcadis) will be completing a site investigation project on behalf of Chevron Environmental Management Company at the Kaunakakai Terminal, scheduled tentatively for Feb. 22 to April 9, 2021. A non-invasive investigation of PAR Hawaii’s Kaunakakai Bulk Storage Facility was requested by the Hawaii State Department of Health Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response division to understand the impact of petroleum in the soil.

The site falls within a special management area (Permit #SM6 2020/0002) and includes potential cultural and archaeological assets present in the subsurface, prompting the desire for a non-intrusive investigation. The project will be performed at the empty lots on 125 Kaunakakai Place and 28 Beach Place (privately owned), along the Kaunakakai Place right-of-way (owned by the Hawaii State Department of Transportation), and in the northeastern portion of Malama Cultural Park (owned by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands).…

Posted in , , commentsAdd your comment

Deer Culling Concerns

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

I live on the west end of Molokai and spend a lot of time walking the roads and through the thorny groves of the kiawe and lantana. I am concerned because of the increased demand for Axis deer culling in our area. The Axis deer population on the west end has been extensively culled by starvation already.

There are no longer the vast herds of mature animals, and in my humble opinion, the total population has been reduced by over 70 percent! Currently I only see small groups of skinny yearlings and the rare mature doe or even rarer buck. A year ago, I counted hundreds in a day.…

Posted in , comments1 Comments

Donate Feminine Hygiene Products

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

The Power to the Period Project aims to donate feminine hygiene products to Molokai facilities in need. Economic disruptions like the pandemic can lead to people who menstruate losing access to feminine hygiene products like pads, tampons, etc. Menstruation supplies are essential items.

If you would like to donate money or menstruation products to the Molokai High School National Honor Society Chapter (NHS) Power To the Period Project, please contact Mallory Go at 2021mgo@molokai.k12.hi.us by Feb. 28.

Thank you in advance for your donation, it is truly appreciated.

Mahalo,

The MHS NHS Chapter…

Posted in , commentsAdd your comment