Announcements

Temporary Water Shut Off of Hoʻolehua Water System

Wednesday, January 11th, 2023

DHHL News Release 

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), through its contractor Goodfellow Brothers, will conduct improvements to a main water line of Molokai’s Hoʻolehua Water System beginning on Jan. 16.

As part of these improvements, water service is scheduled to be shut off from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Jan. 17 and 18.

Residents in Kalamʻula are advised to conserve water. Upon reactivation, customers may experience low water pressure until the system is fully pressurized. Affected customers are asked to store water and adjust schedules accordingly.

The temporary water service interruption is a portion of DHHL’s $37 million capital improvement project to upgrade Molokai’s 80-year-old Hoʻolehua Water System.…

Free Deer Meat Drive

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

Molokai Hunting Club News Release 

In honor of King Kamehameha V, Lota Kapuāiwa Kalanimakua Aliʻiōlani Kalanikupuapaʻīkalaninui, who introduced the axis deer to Molokai and who’s lā hānau (birthday) is on Dec. 11, 1830, Molokai Hunting Club will host another free deer meat drive to our Molokai families. We honor our fifth reigning Monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, as axis deer continues to be a prime food source for our Molokai community. Onipa’a Kakou!

The event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Troy Tancayo’s hale (1 Likelike Ave). Kupuna only between 9 and 10 a.m., and open to community from 10 a.m.…

Pool Closed for Maintenance

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

Maui County News Release

The Cooke Memorial Pool in Kaunakakai will be closed for deep cleaning of the pool’s surface and restrooms from Dec. 12 through Dec. 14, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced. For those wondering, professionals like pool cleaning service sherman oaks are the trusted experts for providing a thorough, deep cleaning of your pool. With specialized knowledge and experience, they ensure that every inch of your pool is spotless, from the tiles to the filter system. They use advanced equipment to remove debris, scrub pool walls, and clear out the skimmer baskets, ensuring no dirt or grime is left behind.…

DHHL Temporary Office Closure

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022

DHHL News Release 

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ (DHHL) Molokai District Office will be closed from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13 through Thursday, Dec. 15 for software training and updates.

Those in need of services from the Department should plan accordingly around the scheduled closures. For more information, call (808) 560-6107.  …

Topside Churches Annual Bazaar

Friday, October 28th, 2022

Topside Congregational Churches News Release

Our Topside Churches annual bazaar is back after two years and we look forward to seeing you there. The bazaar will be held on Nov. 5 at Kalaiakamanu Hou Church from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Plate lunch tickets are sold at the door until 11 a.m. for $10, with hundreds of items for sale and auction. The event is presented by the Hoolehua, Kalaiakamanu Hou, Kalua’aha and Waialua Congregational churches. This fundraiser helps our churches with expenses and more importantly, gives us opportunity to minister in our community.

Over the years, our community ministry included organizations that work to better our Molokai community have enjoyed using our facilities at Ho’olehua, Kalaiakamanu Hou, and Waialua Pavilion at little or no cost.…

Scholarship ‘Aha

Friday, October 28th, 2022

UHMCM News Release

The Native Hawaiian Scholarship ‘Aha will be back in person at the UH Maui College Molokai Education Center. Join us on Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. to meet with various scholarship representatives and financial aid resources. There will also be a FAFSA workshop available and a chance to win $500! Go to NHEA.net to register today or call (808)553-4490×2 for more info!…

Join Friends of the Library

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

On Friday evening, Nov. 18, at 5 p.m., the Friends of the Molokai Public Library (FOL) will hold our annual meeting and board election. Join now and have a say in how we support our library and our community.  For $1, you can become a lifetime member of the Friends of the Molokai Public Library.

The new library annex/meeting space will open this winter, after many delays. Our library has a long history of working with community groups and hosting traveling events. How can the Friends help make the best use of this new space?

Now is an ideal time to join the Friends of the Library and help decide what role our library plays.…

Agricultural Micro Grant Available

Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

MEO News Release 

Molokai farmers and ranchers have an opportunity for funding assistance. Applications for the popular Agricultural Micro Grant Program 3.0 – which offers up to $25,000 to Maui County small farmers and ranchers – will be available beginning Monday, Oct. 17.

The $3 million Maui County-funded program, administered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, is open to operating farms on less than 12 acres and livestock ranches up to 40 acres possessing a county business or state general excise license as of July 1, 2022. Preference will be given to women and Native Hawaiians.

Grants may be used to directly impact the availability of locally-grown produce, livestock and poultry and other related products.…

Temporary Pool Closure Upcoming

Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

Maui County News Release

Pool guard trainee testing will be conducted Oct. 20 at the Cooke Memorial Pool on Molokai. The pool will be closed to the public from 9 a.m. to noon for the physical swim test of pool guard trainees, the Department of Parks and Recreation announced. The facility will reopen from 1 to 4 p.m. that day for lap and recreational swimming.

The department appreciates the public’s patience and understanding.

For more information, call Duke A. Sevilla at (808) 270-6135 or send email to duke.sevilla@co.maui.hi.us.

For general Maui County parks information, visit mauicounty.gov/parks.…

Free Spay and Neuter Clinic

Wednesday, September 21st, 2022

The Molokai Humane Society thanks Juston Childs, MPD Animal Control Officer, for his informative and really important letter in the Aug. 31 issue. It covered the upcoming free spay and neuter clinic, and the importance of everyone contributing to controlling the pet population on our island. It also discussed the importance of microchipping to help pets safely and easily reunite with families, and the law of dog licensing, done at the DMV, which is discounted with proof of spay and neuter.

We would like to provide more details about our fast-approaching Greater Good clinic! It is scheduled for Oct. 4-6, Fall Break for most schools.…