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

Celebrating Molokai Drug Court Successes

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Hawaii State Judiciary News Release 

In observance of National Drug Court Month 2022, the Second Circuit’s Drug Court programs held graduation events on Maui and Molokai.

The seven members of Maui Drug Court’s 78th graduating class celebrated completion of the intensive program when Judge Kelsey T. Kawano closed their cases on May 19. In a ceremony that followed, the graduates talked about their battles with addiction and gains made through programs like https://www.addictiontreatmentrehab.co.uk/. Family and friends cheered and applauded them for their many achievements. The event also featured an alumnus as guest speaker from the 63rd Maui Drug Court graduation of 2018.…

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MHS Wins Kaimana Award

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

HMSA News Release 

For the first time in three years, the Hawaii Medical Service Association celebrated winners of the 17th annual HMSA Kaimana Awards and Scholarship Program in person at the Hawaii Convention Center. Nine local high schools and 15 exemplary college-bound students were recognized for their achievements and excellence in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities, and sportsmanship. Molokai High School won a Kaimana Award for the first time.

“Every year, I’m amazed by the wonderful talent we have in our high school communities and, to me, this is one of the most meaningful awards out there because it celebrates the best and most well-rounded kids,” said HMSA President and Chief Executive Officer Mark M.…

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Hospice Yard Sale

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Hospice Maui Molokai News Release 

Hospice Maui Molokai is happy to announce that we are accepting donations for the seventh Annual Yard Sale.  Nicely used or new items are welcomed; no books, DVDs or videos please.  The sale is Saturday, July 2, in Dr. McGuire’s parking lot from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, no early birds please. All proceeds go to Hospice Maui Molokai.

Contact Dan at 808-658-1015 or Maile at 808-658-6030 for pick up or drop off area and any questions you may have. …

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Alvin K. Naehu

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Alvin K. Naehu

Alvin K. Naehu was 80 years old and called home on Aug. 23, 2021 at his residence in Kaunakakai, Molokai. He was born Oct. 6, 1940 in Ho’olehua, Molokai. 

He is pre-deceased by parents Edwin and Rosalie Naehu; siblings Hanohano Naehu-deceased, Mary Ann (Willy) Naehu Lucas-deceased, Sharon (Raymond) Naehu Kuahuia, Ardis Naehu and Cleighton Guy (Sis Sharon) Naehu. He is survived by his spouse Angelita “Angie” Oliveros Naehu; children Cheryl Gloor (Isaac-deceased), Alvin A. Naehu Jr., Jan (Emerson) Makekau, and Francis (Tatum) Naehu; 25 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at St. Damien of Molokai Church, Kaunakakai, Molokai from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.…

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Free Agribusiness Workshop Series

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

UH CTAHR Molokai Extension News Release

Are you a beginning to intermediate market gardener or food producing farmer who has less than five years’ experience farming/market gardening? Have you completed at least one ag related production course through either UH CTAHR Cooperative Extension, Sustainable Molokai, UH Maui College, or an equivalent? Are you growing food with the intent to generate income?  If yes, then this free Ag Business Summer Series is for you!

The first workshop will be held online on Thursday, June 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. This workshop will focus on Record Keeping with instruction provided by GoFARM. …

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Celebrating Paniolo Heritage

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

Celebrating Paniolo Heritage

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

Paniolo young and old tested their skills and strength in the arena last weekend in the Molokai Paniolo Heritage Rodeo King Kamehameha Celebration at the Molokai Ranch Jimmy Duvauchelle Arena in Maunaloa.  From roping to barrel racing, calf tying to keiki roping, the event brought the heat, red dust and the best of the island’s cowboys and cowgirls, showcasing a long and rich legacy of paniolo culture. 

Among the swirling red dust and cheers of the crowd, one detail stood out just as boldly as a clean loop or a tight barrel turn—the vibrant wild rags adorning the necks of every cowboy and cowgirl.…

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Residents Get Renewable Energy Certification

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

Residents Get Renewable Energy Certification

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

Locally-run Ho’ahu Energy Cooperative Molokai held an inaugural Clean Energy Technician Training this spring, with 14 Molokai residents graduating with certification. The five-week course covered an introduction to photovoltaic energy, with a 40 hours of hands on build time during which students received on-site experience and skills building nanogrids, or small scale solar systems. 

“The state has a goal to transition to 100 percent renewables by 2045 and Molokai still has almost the entire way to go,” said Todd Yamashita, board president of Ho’ahu Energy Coop and instructor for the course. “What we’re doing here is helping ourselves and getting ready for this transition so that it will be our Molokai people who will benefit from these jobs.…

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Racing on the Water Again

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

Racing on the Water Again

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

Last Saturday kicked off the summer’s canoe paddling season with the first race at Kaunakakai Wharf since the COVID pandemic. Paddlers of all ages from Molokai’s canoe clubs vied for the first across the finish line in ¼ mile and ½ mile races, some crews in it just for fun and some competing for a qualifying time to enter this year’s state canoe race in August. Races will be held at the wharf every other Saturday in June and July. …

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PALS Program Gives Free Keiki Meals

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

Maui County News Release

The County of Maui’s Summer PALS program is providing free meals at sites on Maui and Molokai to make sure that no children in the County of Maui go hungry while school is closed for summer break.
The Summer Food Service Program is a federal program made available to eligible areas to ensure that children receive nutritious meals. All youth 18 years old or younger are eligible to receive a free meal any weekday.

Many children in the County of Maui receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year, but many of these children do not get enough to eat when school is out.…

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Call for Water Conservation

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

Maui County News Release

With parts of Maui County under severe to extreme drought conditions, the Department of Water Supply is asking everyone to conserve water as much as possible during these hot, dry summer months. When you have hot water heater low pressure issues, call a plumber to have your system inspected.

The department is not immediately declaring a water shortage, although that step might be necessary in coming weeks without relief from current very dry conditions. The National Weather Service reports extreme drought on Maui in the lower leeward slopes of Haleakala between Maalaea and Wailea, and severe drought in Maui’s Central Valley and Upcountry.…

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