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

Baseball Plays at States

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Baseball Plays at States

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Farmers Baseball team closed their undefeated season with two losses at the State Division II Baseball Championship in Hilo. On Thursday, the team played Damien Memorial School, with an 8-2 score. 

“We battled and did the best we could do,” said Head Coach Keahi Rawlins. “Gavin [Ainoa] gave it his all on the mound and we made some crucial errors that hurt us. Effort and intensity I felt was there but mental mistakes and physical errors on both sides of the ball affected the outcome. Damien plays against top notch clubs and they played well hats off to them.”…

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Personal Records for Track and Field

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Personal Records for Track and Field

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Molokai High Track and Field team closed their season at the Maui Interscholastic League Championships last week. Though the team didn’t qualify for states, Head Coach Kabbie Bicoy-Juario said athletes logged many personal records. 

“Great season to our runners and throwers,” she said. “It was another battle with a windy season but it didn’t stop them from practice and competition. We had a few fell short from states but everyone made new personal records. We’re excited for next year and already planning it out.”

She thanked coaches Micah, Isaiah and Dave, as well as the athletic department for their support.…

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Join the Climate Crew

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Blue Planet News Release 

Blue Planet is recruiting for our fourth Climate Crew cohort! If you know of any motivated high school students on Molokai, Lanai, or Maui who might be interested in making an impact in their community through clean energy and sustainable efforts, please forward this to them! Up to 12 students will be selected for this two-month program in June and July.

Being part of the Climate Crew helps you find your voice in whatever form that might be; understand the legislative process through an equity, climate and energy efficiency lens; connect with other passionate students from other schools/islands to make impacts in your community; and build your college resume!…

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Patricia Quintua

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Patricia Quintua

Patricia Ann Ku’ikawahiwahiwaopu’uokalani Akemi Quintua, 33 years old, passed away April 30, 2022 in Maunaloa, Molokai. Patty was born on Jan. 1, 1989 in Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. Patty is survived by her loving parents John and Dorothy Quintua of Ho’olehua Molokai, and her sister Johnessa Quintua (Jeremiah Keohuloa). She is also survived by her three beautiful children, Arieana, Kamaia and Jhamari. Her services will be announced at a later date.…

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Peter Paul Soares, Sr.

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Peter Paul Soares, Sr.

Peter Paul Soares Sr. 77, of Las Vegas Nevada and formerly of Kahului Maui, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2022 in Summerlin Las Vegas with his loving family at his side. He was born to the late Jack and Dolores (Omalza) Soares on June 29, 1944 in Ho’olehua on Molokai.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Cheryl; sons Peter Soares Jr (Desiree) and Daniel Soares (Ginger); daughters Tammy Locke (Bruce) and Raynette Yap (Byron); eight grandchildren; brothers Jacob Soares (Ruth) and Patrick Soares; his extended family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; hanai son James Hirozawa and hanai daughter Lynette Sakamura.…

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Elizabeth Nani Aki Street

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Elizabeth Nani Aki Street

Elizabeth Nani Aki Street was born on Jan. 28, 1933 in Ho’olehua, Molokai and died on Feb. 26, 2022 in Seattle, WA. She is survived by sons Butch, Carl and Eric; daughters Gail and Doris; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and sister Mahiki Lankford. She was preceded in death by husband Duane Street and parents William and Annie Wahinealii Aki.

Burial will be on Saturday, May 28th, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Homelani Cemetery.…

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Kualapu’u La Ali’i

Thursday, May 5th, 2022

Kualapu’u La Ali’i

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Last week, Kualapu’u School’s Hawaiian Immersion Program honored Hawaiian royalty in the annual La Aliʻi celebration. The entire school, along with some others island wide, will be prerecording May Day observances for broadcast this month, while a few schools will be doing live May Day celebrations this year. Donning colorful lei and representing the royal courts and colors of various islands, Lei Day is a beloved annual tradition among schools, one of many that was put on hold during the pandemic.

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Inspected Meat Remains Safe as bTB Outbreak Continues

Thursday, May 5th, 2022

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

With concern about bovine tuberculosis (bTB), which has rapidly spread across livestock herds in central and west Molokai this year, some residents have wondered, is it safe to eat meat slaughtered on Molokai? The answer is yes. 

“The Molokai Livestock Cooperative would like to assure you, our community, that the procedures of how we handle every single animal, whether it be cattle, hogs, deer or sheep, must go through a stringent inspection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, also known as the USDA,” wrote Randy Cabreros, interim manager of Molokai’s slaughterhouse, in a social media post last week.…

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Judo Preps for States, Track Heads to MILs

Thursday, May 5th, 2022

Judo Preps for States, Track Heads to MILs

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Four Molokai judoka won titles at the Maui Interscholastic League Championships last weekend, while two more earned second places and all six will be advancing to states this Saturday. 

Kaia Yamashita won the championship at 109 pounds, Sonni Han took the 154 division title, ‘Ekolu Horner won first place at 178 pounds and Nalu Kalipi won gold at 220 pounds. Kiliohu Duvauchelle took second at 109 pounds and Ara Puaa also earned silver at 172 pounds. 

The State Judo Championships will be held on May 7 at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu. 

The Track team competed in its last regular season meet last weekend and are headed to the MIL championships this weekend. …

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Softball, Tennis End Their Seasons

Thursday, May 5th, 2022

Softball, Tennis End Their Seasons

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff 

The Lady Farmers went to bat at the Maui Interscholastic League Softball tournament on Lanai, closing their season short of the win. On Thursday, Molokai beat Hana 15-6, advancing to the final game. Lanai bested Molokai 15-6 in four innings on Friday, winning the championship and the state berth.  “Great moments are born from great opportunity.  As a coaching staff we are so very proud of our Lady Farmers Softball team and the progress they have made this season,” said Head Coach Kalei Pastrana. “Although they fell short this weekend, they played with a lot of heart. …

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