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

Small Businesses Work on Identity Rights

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Small Businesses Work on Identity Rights

By Jack Kiyonaga | Editor 

From creating profitable ideas, to accounting for overhead costs, to filing taxes, running a small business anywhere is difficult, but it can be especially hard to do so from Molokai. As part of a nationwide initiative, representatives from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) made the trip to Molokai to help business owners and local entrepreneurs navigate the world of trademarks and patents. 

“Our goal is always to drive inclusive innovation,” explained Mariessa Terrell, from the USPTO. 

Terrell, along with other USPTO representatives, walked Molokai residents through the fundamentals of creating and filing a patent or trademark for an idea or business, as well as navigating the U.S.…

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Football Season Opener

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Football Season Opener

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff 

Kicking off their first ever 11-man team, the MHS Farmers traveled to Maui to take on defending Maui Interscholastic League Division I champions Lahainaluna in a much-anticipated season opener. 

The Farmers were ultimately shut out in the 59-0 loss to the Lunas. The game, however, marked an important first step for the Farmers as they embark on the new challenge of competing in the 11-man MIL Division II league. Next, the Farmers will play Maui High School at War Memorial Stadium, before returning to Molokai to take on Baldwin High School, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m.…

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Public Talk by Suzanne Isken

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Public Talk by Suzanne Isken

Hawaii Craftsmen News Release

Suzanne Isken will be giving a public talk on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 2-3 p.m. at the Kualapuu Recreation Center located in Kualapuu. Suzanne is this year’s juror for the Hawaii Craftsmen Annual Statewide Exhibit.

Suzanne Isken served as executive director of Craft Contemporary in Los Angeles from 2011 through 2023. There, she led initiatives to support the creation of contemporary craft and build audiences by establishing a large-scale program of hands-on-experiences for the public. In 2019, Isken led the board of directors in a new strategic plan that renamed the museum formerly known as the Craft and Folk Art Museum as Craft Contemporary in order to reflect the relationship between materials, processes, and the human hand.…

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Volunteer at the History Project

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Molokai History Project News Release 

We’ve outgrown our space. We have had thousands of visitors since opening last October, and we have had wonderful positive comments on our exhibits. Recently, we received several grants that focus on agriculture and education, and we have an exhibit at Hiro’s along with two exhibits at the airport. Our growth has been phenomenal thanks to you, our community, who has supported us all along the way.  Now we ask for help one more time. Join us for a two hour shift each week to host and welcome visitors to the Molokai History Project. It’s fun, rewarding and you might just maybe meet a new friend or two.…

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Help Support ‘Ainapa’a Wrestling Team

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Help Support ‘Ainapa’a Wrestling Team

ʻAinapa’a Wrestling Team News Release 

Molokai is our heart and soul, a place we deeply value and hold dear. This is our foundation and an integral part of our identity that will continue to guide our efforts for generations, both on and off the mat. Founded in 2022, ʻAinapa’a Wrestling Team’s (AWT) mission is to instill core values such as growth, knowledge, discipline, commitment, and community in every wrestler.  We are dedicated to offering opportunities that can help each wrestler achieve their personal goals as well as AWT’s long-term goals. 

Currently, AWT serves over 30 wrestlers, ages 5 to 16, throughout the year. We’ve also forged valuable partnerships with wrestling clubs and programs on Maui, Kauai, Oahu, and Las Vegas as well with prominent coaches and wrestlers.  These…

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Thoughts on Mokulele

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Every resident of Molokai who has flown on Mokulele Airlines since they began service in 2007 can tell you a horror story about their travel experience. Because of Mokulele’s delays and cancellations, business appointments, graduations, weddings, mainland fights, and most importantly, crucial medical appointments have been missed – which are often scheduled months ahead of time.  

Mokulele’s sporadic scheduling has also caused economic stress on an island that can ill afford it. Many of my acquaintances make their reservations a day early on Oahu and stay overnight just so a late flight will not cause them to miss a crucial meeting.…

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Personal Acknowledgements

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

From the Dudoit family, four months have gone by since the passing of our Papa and Dad, John Dudoit Jr. We would like to send personal acknowledgements to all those who have given donations, contributed time to assist with preparations, and your support during our time of sorrow. 

Thank you to Molokai General Hospital medical team and staff, Moku Buchanan, Cheryl Davis, Wayde Nakayama, Puni Burrows, Sharalee Pelekane, Nia Kalilikane, Kawailani (Princess) Mamo, Claire Place, Kyson Kalawe, Steven Ignacio, Norman Reinhardt, Robin Dudoit, Dion Wilhelm, Patrick Kawano, Jessica Kalawe Oswald, Porter Hodgins, Joe Kalima, Nani and Kia Keaha, Kelii Kaholoaa, Kaai family and friends, Paulie Boy family and friends, Michelle Tancayo, Tanya Dudoit Kaholoaa – Class of ‘81, Terri Neuhart, Jesse Dudoit, Keahi Meyers, Aiana, Kim Avis, Ava, Ernest (Bully) Michelle, Tiani and Kuluwai, James Borden, Tiara Dudoit, Tiare Dudoit Jeremiah, James Cua, Jim Stone, Uncle Yama, Eric, Andrew and Erica, Honey, Danny Reyes, Kahu’s Jonette and Eugene Spencer, Hana Maui family, Milton Lani, Henry, Jill, Lei Kawaiaea ohana, Natasha, Shanna, Rietta, Vena, U’i, Gramma Marion, Lori Higa, Kuulei Alesna and friends, Kahehiwa Dudoit, Val Dudoit, Nora Kipp, Patrick Dudoit, Sheldon and Mehling Dudoit, Shldean Dudoit, ABCDE Dudoit Higa, Nicole Dudoit, Walter Kipp, Pio Corpuz, Lani Dudoit, Walter Naki, Rick Schonely and Eddie Tanaka.…

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Lahaina E Ola

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Lahaina is alive forever, with the happy, positive energy and spirit of the past and now. Hope and faith will keep Lahaina alive forever as reborn voices for all our families, friends, neighbors that didn’t survive the wildfire disaster. Reborn with their happy energy and spirit forever, again and again. Rest in peace. We love you all, from all of us. 

Always remember that every day is important and special. In 1970, I came back home after serving our beautiful USA with love and pride for three years. My Hawaiian brothers and sisters told me we were going camping on Maui for a long time.…

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Michael “Mike” Preston Everett

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Michael “Mike” Preston Everett

Michael “Mike” Preston Everett, 85, of Mountain View, HI passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo, HI.  He was born in Mooney Creek, Kansas on May 1, 1939.  Mike joined the U.S. Navy in 1958 and traveled the world until he was stationed in Honolulu in the 1970s.  In 1972, he married a Molokai girl, Ivonne I Tengan, and lived in Honolulu until he retired from the U.S. Navy in July of 1977 after 20 years of service. They moved to Littleton, CO where he worked at Sheplers, a western wear and cowboy boot store.…

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Stephen Petro

Thursday, August 29th, 2024

Stephen Petro

Stephen Petro was born Nov. 13, 1940 to Lily and Paul Petro on the island of Maui. On
July 22, 2024, after 83 wonderful years on this earth, he left us to join his beloved wife, Pearl
Petro, in heaven.
As principal of Kilohana School, Stephen was well-loved by students and staff alike, and under
his leadership, Kilohana received the national honor of being named a blue-ribbon school.
Stephen was also active in his church and community, serving on several boards and playing an
integral role in raising funds to build the Father Damien Catholic Church on Molokai. But above
all, he was a family man.…

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