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Football Camp Brings Talent and Excitement

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Football Camp Brings Talent and Excitement

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

Touchdown! Molokai youth interested in football have an amazing opportunity to up their game next week. The second Football Skills Camp, brought to the island by Molokai High alum Ry Akana and his Washington State-based company Akana Athletics, is bringing a lineup of top coaches and athletes to kickstart skills and excitement for the sport. 

“The camp is an amazing opportunity for our youth to get feedback from great coaches and former NFL athletes,” said Molokai High Head Football Coach Mike Kahale. “It also will give our high school coaching staff a chance to rub elbows with these coaches and improve our skill set. …

Molokai Gains a New Doctor

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Molokai Gains a New Doctor

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

“’Doctor’ was never in my life plan,” said Dr. Randi Olds, MD, who has moved to Molokai from Kauai to serve the island’s rural community at the Molokai General Hospital Outpatient Clinic. 

Her ‘life plan’ changed, however, when she attended community college in Las Vegas after graduating from Kamehameha Schools, initially majoring in business. 

“I always liked chemistry,” she said. “My organic chemistry teacher mentored me and asked me if I ever thought about going into medicine. ‘Like a nurse?’” she asked. “’No, a doctor,’” he told her. “It was the first time I ever thought about it.”…

COVID Slowly on the Decline

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

COVID Slowly on the Decline

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

COVID trends are back on the decline statewide after sharp increases in May and early June. 

Daily average cases statewide are hovering at just below 1000, with an 18.9 percent positivity rate over the last week as of last Wednesday. That’s down from a daily average of more than 1200 at the end of May. 

On Molokai, the week between Wednesday, June 8 and Wednesday, June 15 brought 10 new cases, with 23 positive cases the previous week. Officials suggest multiplying the number of officially reported cases by a factor of five or six to account for home tests, which are not reported to the Dept.…

Newly Graduated MD from Molokai

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Newly Graduated MD from Molokai

UH JABSOM News Release 

The University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (UH JABSOM) recently graduated 69 doctors including many minorities as well as those from rural communities on the neighbor islands. The new crop of physicians include 16 that identify as being of Filipinx or mixed Filipinx descent, four Native Hawaiians and 10 with neighbor island roots. One is from Molokai. 

Six out of the 16 physicians of Filipinx descent participated in the UH Manoa Filgrad Ceremony, a celebration of Filipinx students’ heritage, identity and community. Four Native Hawaiian kauka ʻopio (young physicians) were honored in the Annual Kihei Ceremony sponsored by the ʻAhahui o na Kauka and JABSOM Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence.…

Resources for Deer Issues

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Sen. DeCoite News Release

In collaboration with State and County agencies, Senator Lynn DeCoite is once again working to provide the public with information and resources on who to contact regarding axis deer issues.

Injured and alive deer – Deer that have been injured, for example, by vehicle strikes and are still alive pose a threat to public safety. If a live injured deer is encountered, do not approach the animal. Immediately call: 

During regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., call the Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s Maui Branch Office (DOFAW) Molokai Office at (808)553-1745.  After hours and weekends, call the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) at (808) 873- 3990 or Maui Police Department Dispatch (MPD) at (808) 244-6400. DOFAW will immediately dispatch a trained specialist to secure and capture the animal safely.…

Distance Learning Allows Higher Education

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

UHMCM News Release 

Congratulations to all of our recent Molokai University of Hawaii graduates! In Spring 2022, five UH Higher Education graduates were honored in the educational field. Awesome, Molokai! We have some of our very own Molokai community members that are now certified educators, offering 上門補習 services. We’re so proud of all our graduates for their commitment and dedication in persevering their educational journeys. We look forward to their continued positive impact on our community. If you also want to add skills to your children, consider enrolling them at mountaineering school. This will improve their physical fitness, mental health, and social connections.…

Celebrating Molokai Drug Court Successes

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Hawaii State Judiciary News Release 

In observance of National Drug Court Month 2022, the Second Circuit’s Drug Court programs held graduation events on Maui and Molokai.

The seven members of Maui Drug Court’s 78th graduating class celebrated completion of the intensive program when Judge Kelsey T. Kawano closed their cases on May 19. In a ceremony that followed, the graduates talked about their battles with addiction and gains made through programs like https://www.addictiontreatmentrehab.co.uk/. Family and friends cheered and applauded them for their many achievements. The event also featured an alumnus as guest speaker from the 63rd Maui Drug Court graduation of 2018.…

MHS Wins Kaimana Award

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

HMSA News Release 

For the first time in three years, the Hawaii Medical Service Association celebrated winners of the 17th annual HMSA Kaimana Awards and Scholarship Program in person at the Hawaii Convention Center. Nine local high schools and 15 exemplary college-bound students were recognized for their achievements and excellence in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities, and sportsmanship. Molokai High School won a Kaimana Award for the first time.

“Every year, I’m amazed by the wonderful talent we have in our high school communities and, to me, this is one of the most meaningful awards out there because it celebrates the best and most well-rounded kids,” said HMSA President and Chief Executive Officer Mark M.…

Hospice Yard Sale

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Hospice Maui Molokai News Release 

Hospice Maui Molokai is happy to announce that we are accepting donations for the seventh Annual Yard Sale.  Nicely used or new items are welcomed; no books, DVDs or videos please.  The sale is Saturday, July 2, in Dr. McGuire’s parking lot from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, no early birds please. All proceeds go to Hospice Maui Molokai.

Contact Dan at 808-658-1015 or Maile at 808-658-6030 for pick up or drop off area and any questions you may have. …

Alvin K. Naehu

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Alvin K. Naehu

Alvin K. Naehu was 80 years old and called home on Aug. 23, 2021 at his residence in Kaunakakai, Molokai. He was born Oct. 6, 1940 in Ho’olehua, Molokai. 

He is pre-deceased by parents Edwin and Rosalie Naehu; siblings Hanohano Naehu-deceased, Mary Ann (Willy) Naehu Lucas-deceased, Sharon (Raymond) Naehu Kuahuia, Ardis Naehu and Cleighton Guy (Sis Sharon) Naehu. He is survived by his spouse Angelita “Angie” Oliveros Naehu; children Cheryl Gloor (Isaac-deceased), Alvin A. Naehu Jr., Jan (Emerson) Makekau, and Francis (Tatum) Naehu; 25 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at St. Damien of Molokai Church, Kaunakakai, Molokai from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.…