Letters

St. Damien Church Bell

Thursday, May 5th, 2022

Tempting to ring and fun to hear but just letting you all know, especially the kids that hang around Kaunakakai town, that the bell at St. Damien Church is not a toy to play with.  We got scolding too growing up, not only from Father, but someone from the Pe’elua ohana back then because that bell can be heard from anywhere in town and lower Ranch Camp. It is rung only when we are called to prayer, when the Eucharist is being consecrated at Mass, at funerals/All Souls Day in memory of those who passed, weddings and special occasions like Christmas and Easter when the Gloria is sung. …

Mahalo for Support

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022

My name is Gladys Rapanot and on behalf of my children and myself, we would like to thank everyone who whole heartedly supported our family for the passing of the late Ronald Rapanot, Sr. who passed on Feb. 10, 2022 peacefully at home. Thank you for all the generous donations, all the ways of comforting us in a kind and sincere way. Thank you to the Kekahunas and Mawaes for preparing the delicious food along with the food and desserts prepared by our friends and family. 

My children, grandchildren and great grandchildren still talk about Papa Ronald, so believing that he is in a better place and knowing he comes to see us everyday makes it a little easier to accept his passing, although not all of us can see him but can sure feel his presence. …

Mahalo, Uncle Moke

Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

As we approach the first anniversary of Uncle Moke Kim’s death on April 17, please join me in reflecting on his words from an interview he gave years ago:

“On Molokai, we need to be our own county. We need to start our own mala (gardens), to wean our dependence from the stores. We need to start walking and riding bikes more so we’re not dependent on oil. We need to start building the big double wa’a (canoe) so we’re not dependent on the airlines. We want to be independent, we want to be self-sustaining, we want to be sovereign. Mahatma Gandhi said, ‘Every household, take care of yourself first.…

Mahalo for Help and Encouragement

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

A heartfelt mahalo to everyone who has helped us get our shop, HI-Bling, ready and encouraged us along the way. Herman and Doreen Lima-Coelho, Vashti Lima, Barry and Patricia Villiarimo, Ivan Coelho, Pulama and Nahulu Maioho and ʻOhana, Uʻilani Lima, Rachel Abshire, Shiko Coelho and ʻOhana, Esther and Tyra Coelho-Kelekolio and ʻOhana, Tani Villiarimo, Dylan and Gaby Miguel-Coelho and ʻOhana, Nahoa Lima-Villa, Journey Miguel and ʻOhana, Dawn and Alohalani Harris-Joao, Keshia Adolpho and ʻOhana, Puaa ʻOhana, Lani Ozaki and ʻOhana, Tiffany Rapanot and ʻOhana and the Haliniak ʻOhana. And our angel in heaven, Ekolu Coelho. If we have forgotten anyone, we sincerely apologize.…

Irene Graham and Clifford Chillingworth

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

Irene Graham and Clifford Chillingworth were married on March 17, 2022 on Molokai.  We had a wonderful time at a friend’s house.…

Soccer Mahalo

Friday, March 18th, 2022

This is coach Greg with our high school and middle school soccer programs. I wanted to send a big shout out and thank you to MHS Athletic Director Lee DeRouin and Molokai High for all their hard work and time in getting our high school boys soccer team scrimmage against Seabury, getting us there, transportation and a place to stay! 

Thank you also to Jessica Kalanihuia and the 21st century program for allowing us to play under their program. 

Our boys are very thankful for the opportunity and will have memories for a lifetime. They also look forward to competing again next year!  Thank you again for all the support.…

Action Needed on Molokai Ranch

Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

Molokai Ranch has been up for sale for years now. All efforts to buy have failed thus far.

The price is too high at $260 million.

Water has been a major problem, both their mountain stream dams, reservoirs and 25 miles of pipes. They have no permit to operate their drinking water at Well 17. The land has serious (criminal) erosion problems that includes a red shoreline after rains that threatens the pristine reefs. The traditional forest has been denuded and is gone.

The ranch, which is one third of our island, is owned by a foreign county in Singapore that is almost impossible to contact.…