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Randall Joseph Houk

Thursday, July 10th, 2025

Randall Joseph Houk

Randall Joseph Houk, 73, a man of unique character and a generous heart, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2025.
In his hometown of Eagle, Wisconsin, he was an avid hunter of raccoon, coyote, bear and rabbits. He also enjoyed roasting chickens and pigs for family and friends’ outdoor parties. He was very proud of his 40 years of working as a machinist, his German heritage, and his family.
In his retirement home of Kaunakakai, Hawaii, he was known for opening the church windows before Saturday service at St. Damien’s Catholic Church and walking the sidewalks of Ranch Camp.…

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James Boettner Kaleolani Bishaw

Thursday, July 10th, 2025

James Boettner Kaleolani Bishaw

James Boettner Kaleolani Bishaw, age 82, of Ho‘olehua, Molokai, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu.
He was born on June 22, 1942, in Hoʻolehua to Christian Alexander Kaulakahinui Bishaw and Eunice Hi‘ileilanikalaponimoi Kamalo. James was known for his deep love for his ‘ohana, quiet strength, and lifelong connection to the land and people of Molokai.
He is survived by his wife, Mona Lynne Bishaw; daughters Jeannie Bishaw-Hamakua (Kanui), Hannah Briones (Alejandro), Sherry Yagin (Bobo), Barbara Rapanot (Noland), Raquel Pacheco (Richard), and Tiana Green (Travis); as well as many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
At his request, no services will be held.…

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Kids Learn While Restoring Hawaiian Fishponds

Thursday, July 10th, 2025

Kids Learn While Restoring Hawaiian Fishponds

By Léo Azambuja

Armed with aloha and good intentions, a group of children removed thousands of pounds of invasive species plus some debris from a loko i‘a, or Hawaiian fishpond, on Molokai’s south shore last week. 

“Yesterday, they removed invasive species, gorilla ogo, because we have a lot of gorilla ogo on the south shore of Molokai. And then today, we were just taking all the fence that was located by the second makaha (wooden gate),” said Tiani Cook, executive director of the nonprofit organization Ka Honua Momona.

About 15 children enrolled on Maui Economic Development’s summer program worked at the Kaloko‘eli fishpond in Kamiloloa last week.…

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The Healing Power of Horses

Thursday, July 10th, 2025

The Healing Power of Horses

By Léo Azambuja
A nonprofit organization based on Molokai is saying they have delivered positive results after a few months of offering free equine-assisted therapy sessions to families and individuals on the island.
“We have noticed a huge benefit, we are watching folks progress throughout their time with us,” Ho‘aka Mana executive director Kanoe Davis said.
The Pili Na Lio equine therapy program started in February, in collaboration with Maui’s Spirit Horse Ranch. The program is grant-funded until the end of the year, but Davis said it is working so well, that Ho‘aka Mana is hoping to extend it until the end of 2026.…

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Bargain Hunting for a Good Cause

Thursday, July 10th, 2025

Bargain Hunting for a Good Cause

By Léo Azambuja
The parking lot of the commercial building across the highway from Kaunakakai Baptist Church was busy Saturday morning, even though none of the businesses were open. It was full of shoppers looking for a bargain — and more importantly, to support Molokai’s only hospice.
“Hospice Maui-Molokai puts on the annual yard sale. People donate items from all over the community; and we have quality items. We are well known, so people look forward to the sale,” said Barbara Helm, bereavement coordinator and grief counselor at the hospice.
There were shoes for only a buck, furniture, toys, board games, cooking utensils, dishes, small appliances, bedding, jewelry, baby strollers, holiday decorations, plants, musical instruments, luggage, artwork and clothes, lots of clothes.…

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Smith Tipo Lafaele

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

Smith Tipo Lafaele

Smith Tipo Lafaele passed away June 14, 2025. Born on June 26, 1984, he is survived by wife Marina Lafaele, beautiful pride and joy daughter Amelia-Rose Luafalemana, mother Pele, and brother Michael, Tipo and Aneki Lafaele. He was a proud uncle to 32 hammah nieces and nephews. Known for his honesty, truthfulness and sense of humor, our #1 jokster. His legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know him. Services will be at Oahu Mortuary Chapel at 2162 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu July 21, 2025. Public viewing is 5-6 p.m. with services 6-8 p.m.…

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John Kakuihewa Kapu III

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

John Kakuihewa Kapu III

John Kakuihewa Kapu III, 85, of Ho‘olehua, died surrounded by family in Hauula on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.  He was born in Kahuku, Hawai‘i and is survived by his spouse Donna Kapu, 5 children, 21 grandkids and 29 great grandchildren.

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Coast Guard Rescues Man from Water off Ilio Point

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

Coast Guard Rescues Man from Water off Ilio Point

U.S. Coast Guard News Release
The Coast Guard rescued one man after his boat sank offshore the island of Molokai Tuesday.
Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command center watchstanders heard two mayday calls on VHF-FM channel 16 at 5:40 a.m. from a man stating his boat was taking on water offshore Ilio Point, Molokai. The call did not include the number of people aboard or the vessel’s description.
Watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast and directed the launch of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew from Coast Guard Station Honolulu, and the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry.…

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Hackathon Launched to Protect Marine Life

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

Hackathon Launched to Protect Marine Life

UH News Release
The University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program (Hawai‘i Sea Grant) and Papahanaumokakea Marine Debris Project (PMDP) have launched the inaugural Marine Debris Hack-A-Thon, a cutting-edge challenge that calls on individuals or teams to develop new, innovative tools that can be used to cut and remove derelict fishing nets.
Derelict fishing gear, often referred to as “ghost gear,” poses a severe risk to marine life, coral reefs and coastal communities. Current methods for removal are often labor-intensive and limited by existing tool capabilities. This competition seeks to harness the collective ingenuity of Hawaiʻi’s brightest minds to develop solutions that can make a tangible difference in ocean conservation.…

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Athletes Gearing Up for Maui to Molokai Challenge

Thursday, July 3rd, 2025

Athletes Gearing Up for Maui to Molokai Challenge

By Léo Azambuja
In a couple weeks, more than 200 ocean athletes from all ages and at least 15 different nationalities will race across the challenging waters of what is considered the windiest of all inter-island channels. The Maui to Molokai Challenge — an ocean race more than 20 years old — kicks off this year’s Molokai Holokai Ho‘olaue‘a.
“It’s really about inspiring our kids that they can do good things; they can do great things. If it’s something they want to do, then go for it,” said Clare Albino, mastermind and organizer of the 27-mile race across Pailolo Channel.
Competitors will check in at 8 a.m.…

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