Music and Art Lightens the Mood at Prince Kuhio Day
Ke Ali'i Makaainana and US Congressman was father of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act
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Add your commentDon’t Call Me Haole… Unless You Mean It
Kudos to USA Today writer Martin Kosindorf for covering the La`au Point issue and giving a national audience some insight onto what has been happening politically on Molokai. Kosindorf’s article is, in all, a balanced estimation of the opinions of most of Molokai’s people regarding any type of development on the island, and provides a breakdown of the basic issues which should be easy for an off-islander to understand.
Even so; the article has it’s detractors, but not over the portrayal of opinions; this controversy is over language. Specifically, there have been questions asked about the term ‘haole’ and whether it implies racism. Molokai’s Annie Van Eps was quoted in Kosindorf’s story as saying "When you bring in rich haoles, there are problems. They're rude, they honk, they just don't fit in."
Anonymous Bidder Pitches $7.1 Million for East End Property
EBay auction for Molokai properties unsuccessful
Had the EBay sale been successful, the properties would have earned more than twice the amount of the highly controversial McAfee auction that took place on March, 2005 and ended in a 3.1 million dollar sale. The McAfee auction attracted hundreds of protesters and an anti riot police officers from Maui. McAfee’s unfinished West Molokai home on 5.3 acres is currently listed with Stephanie Coble Real Estate for 6.15 million dollars and was reportedly also listed on EBay within the past year.
Iron like Lions in Zion after 68 Years
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Though the mood was merry, the Lion’s were still doing their best to help those in need through the event; a raffle and silent auction saw Lion’s members buying raffle tickets and bidding on items donated by 55 local individuals and businesses, with proceeds going towards the Lions’ various causes, including helping the visually and hearing impaired.
Molokai’s two newest Lions Bruce and Sheri Yamashita - who donated the event’s grand prize, a multimedia computer system eventually won by District Governor Mervin Wee- were officially inaugurated on Saturday. The couple is of staunch Lion pedigree; Sheri’s father, Mits Watanabe, is one of the club’s most active members, while Bruce’s father Henry was a 60-year charter member.
Wee gave a rousing speech about being a Lion at the banquet dinner Saturday, reflecting on being able to go anywhere in the world and “have friends”. The Lion’s Club is a “medium through which you can express the goodwill in your heart.”
Molokai’s Lion’s Club also celebrated the anniversary of it’s Leo’s Club; the young Lion’s division of chapter 50 celebrated its 15th Anniversary. The hardworking youngsters sold raffle tickets and were heavily involved in the administrative aspect of the weekend’s festivities.
The Lion’s Club is the charity organization with the worlds largest serving membership. The Molokai Chapter prides itself in providing vision screening, performing trash pick-up days, and taking the initiative to provide volunteers for various seasonal events such as Halloween parties and the upcoming Easter Egg hunt for kids in Kaunakakai.
“Everlasting” Kawaikapu Bridge Construction Turns the Corner after 3 Years
$4.1 million project slowed by poor planning, myriad delays and pitfalls
Molokai Livestock Cooperative Offers Food From Your Own Backyard
Kammy envisions MLC playing an increasingly bigger role in Molokai’s future by buying beef from farmers and providing education for children on farming and ranching practices. “This was once an island of plenty,” she says as she tours the Hoolehua facility, “and it could be that way again. I think Molokai could be the breadbasket of Hawaii; we could be supplying other islands with food. Lots of it!”
Airline Ticket Wars Benefiting Molokai
Go! Airlines advertising error doesn’t mean a cheap ticket isn’t available
Many consumers looking to fly to Molokai from Oahu as recently as January were likely put off by the high cost of arriving here; a one-way ticket from Honolulu was priced anywhere between $48-$65 for one-way trips- a steep price for a 25-minute ride.
Enter Pacific Wings airlines, which joined the fray in early February with an announcement that they would be offering fares for $29 per trip (one way). This has put pressure on George’s Aviation, Molokai Air Shuttle, and Island Air, the regional commuter companies flying to Molokai who seem to have been around forever.
Now, a new player has joined the table- Go! Airlines has announced they will be offering $19 inter-island trips starting April 16- but they will not be flying to Molokai, as they had announced late last week. Travelers on other islands should also be aware that this fare is temporary and only available until April 23.
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EC Bloc Fights Back
Machado and Corbiel return to KAL Board despite protests from community
President Crivello hastily adjourned the meeting just before 7:00 pm, and the many personal conflicts on display afterward were intense enough for County police to be called in to ensure there was no physical violence.
As one aforementioned attendee hinted at, there were certainly several travesties which unfolded at the March 15 meeting. Community members, like Karen Holt, lamented the polarization which has occurred because of the master land-use plan, and pleaded for everyone involved to remember better days when everybody worked together.
The Master Land-Use Plan has been heavily opposed because of what some fear it will do to the social demographics, the wealth, and agricultural potential of the island. Those concerned over what will happen to the very fabric of the friendly isle need not look further than Thursday’s meeting. The usually peaceful place, where family ties, history, and friendship run as deep as the proud legacy of activism and protectionism, was exposed for a brief moment, and the dark side of Molokai’s brimming potential was revealed.
Kilohana School to Receive Two Moanalua Gardens Foundation Awards
Science fair proudly displays students’ award-winning work
The students and Ms Pineda will receive the award on Saturday, March 17 in Honolulu. Congratulations Kilohana for your rewarded hard work!
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