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General news which affects the Molokai community in one way or another.

Biting the Hand that Feeds You

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

I noticed upon returning to my truck parked at the airport that one tire was low. No worries, I thought, I’ll just stop at Rawlins’ Texaco and air it up with their dependable and powerful air hose that is always available and used constantly by many people. Imagine my disappointment when the air hose was gone and in its place a sign explaining it was stolen. I am disappointed because every time I see a function, activity or event being held on Molokai I notice Rawlins Texaco is a sponsor. Also, many others suffer because of selfish, criminal behavior. My advice is: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you!…

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Zarius Kawaihala’i Kaahanui Zoller

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

Zarius Kawaihala’i Kaahanui Zoller

Our precious son Zarius Kawaihala’i Kaahanui Zoller gained his wings on Aug. 5, 2022 at just almost 3 months old. He was born on May 8, 2022 to parents Tysin Bryant Zoller and Starr Kaahanui. He is survived by his brother Zaden, grandparents Samsun and Claudette Kaahanui and Cindy Zollar and Charles Bryant. He leaves behind many aunties, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of life will be held on Oct. 29, 2022 at Kualapuu Rec. Center at 9 a.m. with lunch to follow. Casual attire.…

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2 Wahine Entrepreneurs Showcase Molokai Success

Thursday, October 20th, 2022

2 Wahine Entrepreneurs Showcase Molokai Success

By Sage Yamashita, Intern Reporter

Two Molokai businesswomen are taking strides and making sales through their fashion companies. Iwi Nails and [Ep-ik] Style were recently selected to join five wahine-led businesses in the 2022/23 FoundHer cohort, a statewide business accelerator program, selected from among hundreds of applicants. 

Iwi Nails is an ʻaina inspired gel nail art and accessories company founded by Līhau Willing. 

“I discovered gel nail strips when traveling to Korea, and I thought that they were an amazing product. Though I loved the gel nail strips, there weren’t really designs that I loved or related to, so I decided to design some of my own,” said Willing, who is originally from Kona and now lives on Molokai, where her partner’s ʻohana is from.…

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Mixed Feedback on OHA’s Ocean Policy

Thursday, October 20th, 2022

By Jack Kiyonaga, Community Reporter

Office of Hawaiian Affairs representatives arrived on Molokai last week to discuss ocean management policy, with a list of set questions. Attendees had their own questions, however, and OHA staff left with a clear message from Molokai.

“No one speaks for us but ourselves,” said Mana’e lawai’a Leimana Naki. 

Molokai Kanaka spoke for themselves. They spoke of what the great expanse of ocean has meant to them and their families and their island. 

“Molokai prides itself on this balance,” said one community member referencing Molokai’s reciprocal relationship with its environment, both from a cultural perspective and a practical one, to sustain the community’s subsistence lifestyle. …

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Kuleana in Action at Homelani Cemetery

Thursday, October 20th, 2022

Kuleana in Action at Homelani Cemetery

By Jack Kiyonaga, Community Reporter 

Out of the red dirt, a veritable eden has sprung up at the Homelani Cemetery. Molokai resident Richard Cabanting has been working this soil, transforming it. His work is a testament to a son’s love for his mother.

In his military fatigues, wide brim hat and long beard, Cabanting has the look of a man on a mission. This mission started five years ago, the night he returned home to Molokai. 

That night while sleeping, Cabanting said he had the extraordinary sensation of being held, embraced by “two hugs.” It was an other-worldly message that he couldn’t ignore. …

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Arce Sworn In as First County Ag Director

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

Arce Sworn In as First County Ag Director

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Molokai’s Rogerene “Kali” Arce took the oath of office two weeks ago as the first director of Maui County’s new Department of Agriculture. A Molokai resident and Hawaiian homesteader, Arce has more than three decades of experience in Hawaii’s agriculture industry. 

“Under Kali Arce’s leadership, we are making progress toward re-establishing agriculture as a key segment of our economy,” Mayor Michael Victorino said. “With support from our new Department of Agriculture, farmers are helping to provide our residents with fresh produce and higher-paying jobs, apart from the hospitality industry.”

Arce assumed her new position in July.…

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Bayer Employees Donate Food Statewide

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

Bayer Hawaii News Release 

Two weeks ago, Bayer Hawaii employees from the company’s Oahu farms presented 846 pounds of donated food collected by employees from Kunia, Haleiwa and Upper Kunia to the Hawai’i Food Bank in Oahu. Bayer employees donated more than 1,891 pounds of food in total across Oahu, Maui and Molokai. Molokai’s donation totaled 515 pounds.  

The food was collected by Bayer Hawaii employees as part of a larger statewide initiative held in September. Bayer works every day toward its vision of Health for All, Hunger for None. That’s why employees on Oahu, Maui and Molokai partnered with local foodbanks for Hunger Action Month to collect non-perishable food items to support members of the community who are experiencing food insecurity.…

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Maui County Scholarship

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

Jerman Foundation News Release 

Josh Jerman of Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers is once again offering the Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarship to encourage college-bound students to use their education to benefit Maui County.

Now in its 19th consecutive year, the Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarship program provides academic scholarships to local high school seniors who will attend an accredited four-year college or university. To date, the program has awarded more than $58,000 in scholarships to Maui, Molokai and Lanai students who have displayed a passion for returning to Maui County after college to contribute to the community.

Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded $1,000 scholarships to up to five recipients. In acknowledgment of students’ resilience in the face of adversity over the past two years, the Foundation will now award $1,000 scholarships to 10 recipients in 2023. …

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New Play Structure at MEO Preschool

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

MEO News Release 

Children attending eight Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start preschool sites are enjoying new play structures in a $506,000 renovation project completed two weeks ago.

The new play structures are open air with a lower profile and provide for better safety and supervision of children, compared to the old tower structures, some of which were put up as far back as 2005.

Six new play structures were installed beginning in August at Head Start sites at the Eddie Tam Complex in Makawao, Kihei Elementary School, Princess Nahienaena Elementary School in Lahaina, Luana Gardens in Kahului, UH-Maui College in Kahului and MEO Molokai offices in Kaunakakai.…

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Molokai High Athletics Scoreboard

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

Molokai High Athletics Scoreboard

Air Riflery at Maui High, MIL Championships, 10/15

Molokai boys: 9th place

Molokai girls: 14th place

 

Football at Hana, 10/15

Molokai 29, Hana 16

 

Girls Volleyball at Seabury

10/14 Seabury def. Molokai 25-12, 25-1, 25-23

10/15 scores not available…

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