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Below Average Rainfall Predicted for Wet Season

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

Below Average Rainfall Predicted for Wet Season

By Jack Kiyonaga | Editor 

Unfortunately, it sounds like the upcoming wet season will be unseasonably dry. According to Kevin Kodama, hydrologist for the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), below average rainfall is expected throughout the state. 

For Molokai specifically, Kodama is likewise predicting a drier than normal winter. 

“I’m fully expecting drought conditions on Molokai to worsen from what you’re seeing now,” explained Kodama. 

The reason for the expected worse-than-average rainfall is due to the El Nino weather pattern, which developed late last spring. 

El Nino is a warm weather anomaly caused by hotter ocean temperatures which results in less rainfall for certain areas.…

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Substance Abuse Counseling Cohort

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

UHMC News Release

Kealaho’imai is now accepting applications for the 2024-26 Kealaho’imai Substance Abuse Counseling Cohort. This two-year academic cohort offers a series of seven free courses required to earn two Certificates of Competence. This opportunity is being offered through UH Maui College’s Human Services program and sponsored by Hui No Ke Ola Pono. Grant funding covers all instructional and textbook costs. 

The deadline to apply for non- UHMC students is Dec. 3, 2023. For current UHMC students, the deadline to apply is Dec. 17. Note that seats are limited and may be filled prior to the application deadlines. For access to the online application or if you have questions or need more information, please email kealahoi@hawaii.edu. …

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Community Feedback Needed, Shape Molokai’s Future

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

Sustʻainable Molokai News Release

The Molokai Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise Adaptation and Resiliency plan (CCSLAR) is reaching its final phase, and we need your input before it is submitted to the County of Maui. 

To help us make these vital decisions, we invite you to visit our community workshops and explore the latest priority site maps, which now include coastal inundation zones. Choose the mitigation strategies you feel are fit for our island! Our upcoming community workshops include Thursday Oct. 26, 2023 at Maunaloa Rec Center from 6 – 9 p.m., and Saturday Oct. 28 at Duke Maliu Regional Park from 9 a.m.…

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Molokai Floating Lantern Ceremony

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

Hospice Maui News Release 

Hospice Maui and Guzeiji Soto Mission are pleased to announce the 10th Annual Molokai Floating Lantern Ceremony, an enchanting and heartfelt event set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 4. With the theme “hope is grief’s best music,” this event promises to be an evening of reflection, remembrance, and unity for the Molokai community.

The Floating Lantern Ceremony will be held at the Molokai Community Health Center from 4-6:30 p.m., where the serene waters offer the perfect setting for a memorable and meaningful experience. This event invites attendees to come together to pay tribute to lost loved ones, celebrate life’s beauty, and offer a symbol of hope to those in need.…

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MHS Culinary Club’s Journey

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

Community Contributed

By Chloe Tancayo and Jeremiah Mamuad, MHS WIN Writers 

The Molokai High School’s Culinary Club is an extracurricular activity run by Tiare Hubbard. The club began in 2022 and has become a popular endeavor for students interested in exploring the culinary arts and gaining hands-on experiences.

Recently, the club went on a cooking exploration trip, known as Foodie Explorations 2023, on Oahu, Sept. 14-17. 11 club members went on the trip: Tiare Hubbard, Marcus Hubbard, Revelation Moreno Perreira, Chevy and Shazen Bush, Iokua Place, Auli‘i Ching, Aiko Kanemitsu, Leah Kadowaki, Mark , Maximus Sakamoto, and Jake Wataoka.

The club visited ten different restaurants and food areas, including Ry’s Poke Shack, M.…

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October Golf Ace

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

October Golf Ace

Community Contributed

By Rick Schonely 

Jennie Makaiwi is the October Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club.
Makaiwi is a longtime supporter of the club, and she makes the most awesome desserts for the club luncheons. She shot 48–52 for a gross total of 100. With her 35 handicap, her 65 net score got her the victory. Makaiwi now qualifies for the Club Championship Ace of Aces on Dec. 2. Congratulations Jennie!! 

The Hui O Kukui GC would like to thank the staff and management of the iconic Ironwood Hills golf course for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai.…

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Thomas DeCourcy

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

Thomas DeCourcy

Thomas “Tom” DeCourcy, 80, of Molokai, Hawaii passed away on July 23 in Lebanon, New Hampshire surrounded by his family. Tom was born to Ed and Alice DeCourcy in New Haven, Connecticut in 1943. 

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Andrea, daughters Leilani and Malia (Bradley) Sakamoto, grandsons, Maximus, Magnus, and Merek, and sister Jane (Stephen) Wong. 

Visitation will be on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. with services to begin at 9:45 a.m. at St. Damien Catholic Church. There will be a celebration of life lunch to follow at One Ali’i Park.…

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Molokai to Manhattan: MC3 East Coast Trip

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Molokai to Manhattan: MC3 East Coast Trip

By Jack Kiyonaga, Editor 

Eleven students from Molokai High School (MHS)’s College and Career Club (MC3) spent their fall break visiting colleges and alumni on the East Coast. 

Now in its 10th year, the annual MC3 trip exposes Molokai students to further academic and career possibilities. Between tours at schools like Columbia, Brown, Princeton and Wesleyan, and catching up with MHS alumni like Mallory Go and Kapili Naehu-Ramos, the weeklong visit was one to remember, explained Diane Mokuau, one of the MHS teacher advisors on the trip. 

Mokuau explained that this year’s visit was a little different from previous ones because it allowed for a more diverse selection of schools.…

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Sust’ainable Molokai Kicks Off Friday Nite Market

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Sust’ainable Molokai Kicks Off Friday Nite Market

By Maria Angst, Community Reporter 

Following the noteworthy success of the inaugural farmers market in March, Sust’ainable Molokai launched a new series on Friday, Oct. 13: the Friday Nite Market. This market, held in the evening, caters to weekday workers by letting them join after work without disrupting their weekend family time, unlike the traditional morning market.

An open invitation was extended to all local farmers and producers on Molokai, whether they were Sust’ainable Molokai Mobile Market producers or not. Multiple vendors were present with a consistent crowd of about thirty attendees coming in and out throughout the two hours, at 589 Maunaloa Highway. …

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Football Clinches Title, Volleyball Prepares for Tournament

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Football Clinches Title, Volleyball Prepares for Tournament

By Jack Kiyonaga, Editor 

Molokai Farmers Football won their seventh consecutive Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) eight-man title with a 59-34 win over Hana on Oct. 7. 

David Kalilikane put up big numbers with three rushing and three passing touchdowns, punctuated by two decisive rushing touchdowns to end the game. 

Christian Nip also had three touchdowns including a massive 72-yard kick return in the fourth quarter. 

Likewise contributing with touchdowns to the strong offensive performance were Clarence Tanabe, Kinohi Kaupu and Jonah Dudoit, who ran back a 68-yard punt in the third quarter. 

The Farmers ended the year 5-0 in division play, with two games left in their season. …

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