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Shopping Local

Thursday, December 19th, 2024

Shopping Local

Looking for last minute gifts? Look no further. Molokai’s small businesses are churning out art, apparel, jewelry and more, without any of the hassle or cost of shipping.

Two stores in Kaunakakai, N8V Built and All Things Molokai, host almost 40 local vendors. For All Things Molokai, these include popular sellers like Lanakila Designs, Kolohe Moms Club, Spencer Baby and SSAVY. At N8V Built, residents can check out sales of up to 50 percent off their favorite local designers through Christmas Day.

Kenny Adachi, founder of N8V Built, explained that local support is critical to their business.

“Foot traffic…it makes a world of difference,” said Adachi.…

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RollyAnn Dolores Leilani Kaalekahi-Adams

Thursday, December 12th, 2024

RollyAnn Dolores Leilani Kaalekahi-Adams

RollyAnn Dolores Leilani Kaalekahi-Adams, affectionately known as KK, daughter of Lalae and Mano Kaalekahi (both deceased), she passed away at the age of 62 on Aug. 11, 2024, She is survived by her husband, Michael Adams, sons Kale (Martina), Cody (Kara) and daughter Kiana (Anthony and Sarah); sisters Rollanda Kaalekahi, Rolda (Sione) Mauala and brother Rolland Jr.
Services will be held on Dec. 27, 2024 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Kalamaula with a burial to follow at the VA cemetery in Ho’olehua.…

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Kevin Kalani Pagan

Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Kevin Kalani Pagan

Kevin Kalani Pagan, 50, of Maunaloa, passed away on Nov. 17, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Kalani is survived by his wife, Kimberly Albinio Pagan, stepchildren, Chantel, Kristina, Ryan, and Alyssa, hanai son Waiohinu, grandchildren, sister Shelly Ann Pagan, extended family, and friends. He was a dedicated educator at Maunaloa School as a librarian, tech support specialist, and Hawaiian Studies teacher. A former Kumu Hula, Kalani was devoted to sharing Hawaiian culture and traditions. His impact on the community, students, and family was immeasurable.
A scattering ceremony will be held at a later date. He will be greatly missed but will forever remain in our hearts.…

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Check Out the MAC Saturday Market

Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Check Out the MAC Saturday Market

Molokai Arts Center News Release

Looking for a made in Molokai gift? Hungry for some ono food or desserts made with fresh local produce? Need coffee to start your Saturday morning? Check out the Molokai Arts Center (MAC) Saturday Market at the Molokai Community Health Center (MCHC)! MAC has partnered with MCHC to bring together local vendors, farmers, crafters, artists, and food producers for a homegrown, grassroots shopping experience. The market is open from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday under the tents at 30 Oki Place, across from Kaunakakai School.

The Saturday Market celebrates Molokai’s diversity and creativity. It is a vibrant and bustling gathering place, a community hub for vendors and shoppers, kama‘aina and visitors.…

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Funding for Molokai Land Trust 

Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Sen. Schatz News Release 

Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz announced that Hawaii will receive more than $8.1 million in grant funding for coastal resilience projects on Molokai, Maui, and Oahu. The new funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will enable various restoration projects that will help reduce flood and wildfire risk, protect forests and coral reefs, and increase community resilience.

As part of the grant funding, Molokai Land Trust will receive $919,400 to identify suitable wetlands on Molokai for restoration. The project will develop a final design for two prioritized sites, conduct environmental compliance assessments, and increase community capacity to restore and maintain wetlands.…

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Habitat For Humanity Helps Molokai Kupuna

Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Habitat for Humanity Maui News Release

Habitat for Humanity Maui announced it recently received a $16,500 grant from Lowe’s to help with the renovation of one Molokai home in critical need of safety-related repairs.
The funding will support Habitat Maui’s efforts to make homes safer and healthier and create stronger communities. With the support from this grant, Habitat Maui was able to help an elderly Molokai resident with repairs and safety retrofits so that they could safely remain at home while recovering from a previous fall. The front steps and flooring in the home were in disrepair and partially rotted. Habitat for Humanity Maui removed the rotten flooring, subflooring, and floor joists and installed new versions, including tile in the bathroom.…

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MAC Artist in Residence

Thursday, December 12th, 2024

MAC Artist in Residence

Molokai Arts Center News Release

The Molokai Arts Center welcomes the last Artist in Residence of 2024, Dr. Mary Therese Perez Hattori. A native Chamoru of Guåhan (Guam), Dr. Hattori was raised in the undulating limestone plateau of northern Guam, in the waters of the Philippine Sea and the North Pacific Ocean. She encourages the use of poetry to communicate cultural wisdom and values, to promote civic engagement, to build bridges for understanding and appreciating others and the environment, and to heal and empower others. She is an educator and poet who uses this art form to promote multilingualism, social justice, and bring forth the voices of often marginalized communities.…

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Basketball Off to Promising Start 

Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Basketball Off to Promising Start 

The Molokai High School (MHS) girls basketball team continued their undefeated season on Maui with two games against Haleakala Waldorf last weekend. In Friday’s game, the Lady Farmers won 32-18, and followed up with another victory on Saturday of 33-8. Leading the Lady Farmers’ offense in Saturday’s game was Leila Hooper-Phifer with 12 points, and Genesis Nakihei with 10. The Lady Farmers will look to advance their undefeated season at home against Lanai on Dec. 13 and 14. 

 

Boys basketball opened up their season at home against Kulanihakoi. Friday’s game saw the Farmers take a high scoring 64-57 victory. Taking the lead early, the Farmers held on against several scoring barrages from Kulanihakoi, who drew to within 2 points of the Farmers going into halftime.…

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Nativity Festival Brings Arts Opportunities for Keiki

Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Nativity Festival Brings Arts Opportunities for Keiki

Molokai keiki got into the Christmas spirit on stage during a two-day Christmas Nativity Festival. It was put on by the Hokulani Children’s Theater of Molokai (CTOM), which was established almost two years ago and has continued to generate performing arts opportunities for Molokai kids. Last week, Hokulani CTOM teamed up with other Molokai artists for the inaugural festival.

Featuring a nativity play by the Hokulani CTOM actors, the festival also included performances by the CTOM choir, local singers, the Molokai Middle School Hawaiian Immersion students, and the Molokai Strings Quartet.

“We wanted to highlight all of the things that make Molokai special,” said Vicki Boswell, founder and director of Hokulani CTOM.…

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Mele Kalikimaka Molokai-Style

Thursday, December 12th, 2024

Mele Kalikimaka Molokai-Style

Last week’s Christmas Light Parade packed the streets of Kaunakakai. Molokai businesses like Misaki’s, Bayer, Friendly Market Center, Young Brothers, Hawaiian Electric, Napa Auto Parts and more decked out their trucks to celebrate the holiday season. Many of the floats went all out, with flashing lights, fake snow, music, and volunteers dressed up as Christmas characters. The parade, which lasted for nearly an hour, made its way down Ala Malama Ave before setting up at Kaunakakai Ball Park for a massive ho’olaule’a.

Along with perennial favorite Christmas traditions like the light parade, Molokai residents were introduced to a new event this year: the Kukui Holiday Bazaar at the Molokai Education Center.…

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