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Author Archives: Catherine Cluett Pactol

MEO Head Start Secures Federal Funding for School Year

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

MEO News Release
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start preschool program was notified this week that federal funding has been secured for the 2025-26 school year.
“We are so pleased that Head Start was funded by the federal government for next school year,” CEO Debbie Cabebe said.
Head Start is a national program that provides preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds at no cost to income-qualifying families. Local Head Start officials have been fielding questions about the status of the program for next school year amid cost-cutting at the federal level.
The federal notice of $2.7 million in funding allays some of the fears for the upcoming school year that begins in August and ends in May 2026.…

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MAC Hosting Ceramic Artist

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

MAC Hosting Ceramic Artist

MAC News Release

The Molokai Arts Center welcomes Artist in Residence Sheldon Tsu-Yao Wong of Honolulu, Hawaii. As an artist, Sheldon uses clay to explore and dissect ancestral stories, exploring themes of ownership, belonging, and the politics of memory. 

He will be on Molokai from June 5 through 20 working on a project aimed at creating a dialog between the viewer, the material, and the island, exploring how we archive our existence and make our presence known through tactile and visual expressions.

“For my time on Molokai, I intend on working on a series of work that continues to explore the meaning of touch in all aspects: with the Earth, connection to ancestry, and the legacy of our archives.…

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Waialua Keiki Surf Contest Kicks Off Season

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Waialua Keiki Surf Contest Kicks Off Season

By Léo Azambuja
A handful of children competed in the Molokai Keiki `O Ke Kai surfing contest in Waialua Beach last Saturday. The contest was the first in a series of four, which will ultimately qualify the overall top scorers to compete on Oahu next spring.
“At the end of the season, after the spring season closes, there is a state championship on Oahu, and our children are guaranteed slots in the semifinals,” event coordinator Malia Waits said.
She said six families showed up for the contest. About 10 kids got in the water, but only five decided to compete in the season’s opener.…

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Crafting Lifeguards for Molokai’s Future

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Crafting Lifeguards for Molokai’s Future

By Léo Azambuja
A keiki water-safety program spanning more than a quarter century has inspired countless children to become lifeguards and firefighters throughout the state of Hawaii. About 30 Molokai children completed the annual week-long Junior Lifeguard program at different locations on the island last week.
“It’s the parents and the kids that make the program. That’s the main point and why we do this: to teach these kids how to keep their community safe,” said Harold Teshima, Maui County Ocean Safety administrative lieutenant.
Teshima, along with Maui County lifeguard Josh Edlao and Molokai Parks and Recreation lifeguards Kaleo Crivello and Kui Han, spent an entire week teaching the children ocean safety awareness and lifesaving skills, while preparing them for the Junior Lifeguard State Championships, which will be held at Ka‘anapali Beach on Maui Aug.…

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‘Farmers of Land and Sea,’ Molokai High School Class of 2025 Graduate

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

‘Farmers of Land and Sea,’ Molokai High School Class of 2025 Graduate

By Léo Azambuja
It was the last time Molokai High School’s Class of 2025 walked into The Barn as students. They are now Farmers for life.
“No matter where you are in life, even if you fall off the rails, put your trust in God and he will guide you. Class of 2025, I hope you take this advice with you in all your future endeavors. With that being said, congratulations, we made it,” Senior Class President Chloe Tancayo told her fellow seniors at the beginning of their graduation ceremony a couple weeks ago.
Family and friends of the school’s Class of 2025, themed Farmers of Land and Sea, packed the The Barn to celebrate 74 senior students graduating May 23.…

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Yolanda Hiilani Kealohapauole Uahinui

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Yolanda Hiilani Kealohapauole Uahinui

Yolanda Hiilani Kealohapauole Uahinui, 70, of Kalama‘ula, Molokai, died April 25, 2025 at Queens Hospital in Honolulu. Born May 16, 1954, she was a graduate of Molokai High and Intermediate School, class of 1972, and a graduate of Cannon’s Business College in Honolulu. She was a retired manager with Enterprise Holdings Alamo in Hoolehua, Molokai. Survived by: daughter Hamau (Joseph) Howe and hanai daughter Jessyli (Vandale Dudoit III) Domingo Kupau, brothers Abraham Kalei (Ellenbelle) Kaulia of Honolulu, Wilfred Kalani Pieper of Wisconsin, Kaihehau Uahinui of Washington, and Ekela (Cheryl) Uahinui of Molokai, sisters Rebecca Kolo of California, Ruth Domingo of Molokai, Frieda Uahinui of Las Vegas, and Kamakea Uahinui of Molokai, nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.…

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Shaynah Haunani Colipano Delacruz 

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Shaynah Haunani Colipano Delacruz 

Shaynah Haunani Colipano Delacruz was born on July 5, 1971, at the Molokai General Hospital. She passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025 in the hospice at the Molokai General Hospital. Shaynah loved finding shells, drawing, baking and cooking. She leaves behind six children, seven grandchildren, her mother, Annette H. Colipano English (Clayton), and her father, Richard (Chocum) Dela Cruz (Jackie). Shaynah’s celebration of life will be held July 26 at Lanikeha in Ho‘olehua, Molokai at 9 a.m.…

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A Gathering to Celebrate Success

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

A Gathering to Celebrate Success

Community Contributed
By Dara Lukonen

Whistles and cheers from proud family members and friends rang out on Aka ‘ula School’s campus throughout the school award and promotion ceremony and high school commencement.
It was evident that students, staff, and families had formed strong bonds this year. This close-knit ‘ohana celebrated the awards ceremony where students were recognized for their academic achievement and growth, their citizenship, and their commitment to learning and community.
Following the awards ceremony, parents of eighth-grade students were called on stage to present a school kihei to their new high-school students. Donning the school kihei symbolizes the community leaders that students are anticipated to be.…

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HDOA Giving More than $500,000 for Specialty Crop Grant Programs

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

By HDOA News Release

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Market Development Branch (MDB), is accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) for Fiscal Year 2025. The funding for this year’s program totals $512,663 and seeks project proposals that increase the competitiveness of Hawai‘i’s specialty crops. Award amounts range from $20,000 to $50,000.
Under the program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allocated funding to each state based on the value of the specialty crops produced. Specialty crops are defined by the USDA as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Much of Hawai‘i’s diversified agriculture falls under this specialty crop designation.…

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Hunting Licenses, Stamps for Upcoming Season

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

By DLNR News Release

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) will begin issuing hunting licenses and stamps for the new hunting season June 15. The date of issuance will be through June 30, 2026.
Hunters can purchase their licenses and stamps online using a credit card. The online purchasing portal is available at dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/hunting/.
Alternatively, hunters can visit any DOFAW branch offices or an authorized hunting license vendor. Hunters can obtain vendor information by contacting their local DOFAW office.
A valid state of Hawaiʻi hunting license is required for hunting on public and private lands.…

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