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. …
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.…
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. …
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.…
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.…
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. …
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.…
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. Searching for a plumber near me Port Charlotte? Our local plumbing team is ready to help with same-day service and fair pricing. We fix leaks, unclog drains, repair pipes, and more. When you need dependable solutions from trusted professionals nearby, we’re just a call away.
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.…
Grace H. Yamamoto, 85, of Kaunakakai, Molokai passed away on May 4 at the Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu. Born in Lahaina, she was a homemaker. She is survived by daughters Clarice Paro of Hilo and Francine Yamamoto of Kihei; sons Eric (Emmalani Kela) Yamamoto of Hilo, Leslie (Poniala) Yamamoto of Las Vegas and Jacob Yamamoto, Jr. of Kihei; sisters Margaret Kishi of Maui and Gladys Watanabe of Oahu; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. and services at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 25 at Kaunakakai Baptist Church. Casual or aloha attire. No flowers. …
Principal’s Honors List
The Principal’s Honors List are students who have earned Mark Point Averages of 4.000* or above while enrolled in four or more courses, two or more of which are solid courses. For the fourth quarter or the 2021-22 school year, they are:
Grade: 12 Hanaoka-Soares Shaianahlynn 4.50Grade: 11 Akutagawa Tenley 4.50Grade: 12 Grik-Lani Malia Regina 4.33Grade: 11 Kanealii Mele 4.33Grade: 11 Bright Wilhelm Mahealani 4.25Grade: 11 Duvauchelle Olapaholunape 4.25Grade: 11 Kikukawa-Teriong Solomon 4.25Grade: 11 Pereira Kailani 4.25Grade: 11 Yamashita Sage-Marie 4.25Grade: 11 Yamazaki-Gray Kira Kai 4.25Grade: 12 Macalalad Xavier Bayani 4.00Grade: 12 Movick Alyssa 4.00Grade: 12 Ross Namakaokaainaokeauhou 4.00Grade: 12 Solatorio-Kamai Sean-Khol 4.00Grade: 11 Burrows Daisci 4.00Grade: 11 Duvauchelle Emmalee 4.00Grade: 11 Go Meredith 4.00Grade: 11 Poepoe Kahakuhailoa 4.00Grade: 11 Puaa Makaniku’uleopono 4.00Grade: 10 Agcaoili Sheniah Halle 4.00Grade: 10 Alavazo-Quiniones Tiffany 4.00Grade: 10 Busby Li’ula 4.00Grade: 10 Davis Miliopuna 4.00Grade: 10 Duvauchelle Kauahekiliohu 4.00Grade: 10 Han Sonni 4.00Grade: 10 Kanemitsu Aiko 4.00Grade: 10 Ramos Ivan Nestor 4.00Grade: 10 Rogers Jayden 4.00Grade: 10 Satele-Tangonan Zaylynn 4.00Grade: 09 Cockett Rose Marie 4.00Grade: 09 Dizon Yolanda-Ann 4.00Grade: 09 Dunaevskaya Elizaveta 4.00Grade: 09 Hoffman Crystal 4.00Grade: 09 Manaba Chloe 4.00Grade: 09 Pua’a Ara Meiliah 4.00Grade: 09 Raguindin Reyn 4.00*Note: Students with a 4.0 enrolled in less than four or more courses, and less than two solid courses are not eligible for principal’s honor roll.…
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