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Opioid Abuse Awareness Exhibit

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Opioid Abuse Awareness Exhibit

By Jack Kiyonaga, Editor 

Correna Pawn Simao is continuing her work combating substance abuse on Molokai with an informational exhibit at the Molokai Public Library. 

“If we don’t educate the community, how are they going to know?” said Simao. Substance abuse “hits every home, I bet.” 

Simao was a participant in the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) workforce development program, which ran earlier this year until August. As a conclusion to the program, participants were asked to create interactive programs educating the Molokai community on the dangers of drug abuse. Some participants worked with organizations like Alu Like and the Molokai Hunting Club to design board games or PowerPoints. …

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Moa’e Molokai Digital Repository

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Moa’e Molokai Digital Repository

Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center News Release 

Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center and the Molokai Library Services Cadre are proud to unveil a remarkable achievement in the preservation and celebration of Molokai’s cultural heritage—the Moaʻe Molokai Digital Repository. This project, born out of unwavering community dedication, represents a historic leap forward in preserving, and sharing the rich history and traditions of Molokai.

The Moaʻe Molokai Digital Repository traces its origins to the Hoʻili Hoʻoilina Training Program—a community-focused initiative with a mission to engage individuals dedicated to digital archiving and the preservation of Molokai’s cultural legacy. This program equipped participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to build a digital community repository.…

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Continued Guidance and Support

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Continued Guidance and Support

Molokai History Project News Release

The Molokai History Project opened at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6.  It was a wonderful celebration of everything that is Molokai.  This history project is by, for and from Molokai folks.  It is Molokai’s story, and we need you to tell the story, guide the story and own the story.  Please join us as we continue to seek out wonderful memories from all of you.  Stop in, look around, and sign up.  Join our Board of Directors, become an advisor, sign up on the future exhibits committee, share your memories and stories.  You are so welcome and we are waiting for you.…

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Revitalizing Agroforestry

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Hawaii Edible Landscaping News Release 

The public is invited to attend “Revitalizing Hawaii with Agroforestry”, a free evening presentation, on Friday, Oct. 27, 5:30-7:00 p.m., at Lanikeha Community Center in Hoolehua. 

Dave Sansone, owner of Hawaii Edible Landscaping, LLC on Hawaii Island will be sharing how agroforestry practices can help cultivators meet their needs while protecting and revitalizing the health of the land and water. Looking for a Greensboro landcaping contractor? Contact Ground Scapes for expertise in implementing sustainable landscaping practices that nurture both your garden and the environment.

“Agroforestry is a set of sustainable agriculture practices with ancient roots that can increase production, beat the weeds naturally, and improve the soil,” Sansone explains.…

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Helen Joao Apana

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Helen Joao Apana

Helen Joao Apana, 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Kapaakea, Molokai, on Oct. 4.  She was born Nov. 9, 1925 in Kualapuu, Molokai.

Helen was preceded in death by husband Donald Wah Bung Lau Apana, parents Raymond Francis Joao Sr. and Gussie Maikani Iaea Joao, maternal grandparents Reverend Isaac Daniel Iaea and Hannah Keahi Pakamia Iaea, and paternal grandparents Manuel Farinha Joao and Julia Correa Joao. She was the last survivor of her seven siblings and last surviving grandchild of Manuel and Julia. 

She is survived by her five daughters – Linda Reyes Napoleon, Beverly Mapuana Apana, Abegale Kilani  (William) Akutagawa, Dawn Aloma  (Ken) Nakayama and Nola Haunani (Daniel) Reilly, 16 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.…

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Joseph Kumauna Ah Fu Chong

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Joseph Kumauna Ah Fu Chong

Joseph Kumauna Ah Fu Chong, 81, passed away Aug. 18, at home in Waimea, Hawaii with his family by his side. 

Brother Joe as he was lovingly called was born Feb. 5, 1942, in Kalamaula, Hawaii to George Kuala’au and Sarah (Kahawai) Chong.   

He attended school on Molokai and graduated from Molokai High School in 1960.  He married Gertrenda Irene Hall on Sept. 11, 1971.  Joe loved Trenda dearly for 52 years. He always enjoyed her vegetarian cooking and was so thankful for the time she devoted to taking care of him.   

Joe was a talented and creative carpenter. He built homes, tree houses, aquaponic gardens and so much more. …

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Molokai Youth Summit

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Community Contributed

By Ric Ornellas

The Molokai Youth Summit on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MHS gym is looking for dialogue and solutions to a big question: how do we make everyone feel welcome? Diversity, equity and inclusion.  

Adults often forget the hurdles of growing up: searching for personal identity, finding self-worth, being accepted by peers, learning to move and dress a developing body, among other obstacles. Beyond academic work, all Molokai educators and administrators tackle these important student questions on a daily basis.

HSTA, the Hawaii state teachers’ union, the HSTA Human Civil Rights Committee, and the HSTA Molokai Chapter, 109 teachers strong, are all working to consider these student concerns which were asked previously at the Social Justice Youth Summit Molokai 2019.…

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Belonging

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Community Contributed

By Paxton Moore, MHS 10th Grade, WIN Writer 

I am a 15-year-old boy. I was born in Honolulu, and I lived there with my mom and dad. My memories as a child will always be the happiest, because we were a family of three, and we shared a deep love for each other. I was 14 years old when my family made a decision for me to continue my high school education on Molokai. I found a quote by Bojan Krkic, the Spanish-Serbian footballer that helped me adjust to my move: “it is important to find a place where you feel trust, you feel belonging and stability.”…

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The Small Scale Farm

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Community Contributed 

By Kyle Franks, CTAHR, DHHL Jr Extension Agent

There is momentum building toward small farms as more and more people see the need for locally produced foods and products. With the events of the past three years, supply line weaknesses have been highlighted and these weaknesses, coupled with being an island community, have helped show how we as individuals and as a community are all affected by even the smallest ripples within a centralized supply chain. 

Here in Hawaii, we have the blessing of a year-round growing season, and yet currently Hawaii’s population is hugely dependent on centralized supply chains for 85-90 percent of the population’s food-needs.…

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The Adze Quarries of Kaluako‘i

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Community Contributed 

By Marshall Weisler, Archaeologist

If there was ever a perfect name for a piece of land, then surely Kaluako‘i is it. The name means “the adze pit” and the 50,000 acres encompassing this leeward region of west Molokai contains more stone adze quarries than the rest of the Hawaiian Islands combined. The rolling hills and slopes fronted by the rocky coastlines are dominated by the nearly 1,400 foot high, 1.7 million years old Maunaloa volcano. 

Why is Kaluako‘i important? Well, imagine life without your mobile phone. Most people would be at a loss without this essential modern “tool.”  Hundreds of years ago, stone adzes were the most common tools in ancient times.…

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