Meeting Postponed
Kaunakakai Filipino Assn News Release
The Kaunakakai Filipino Association meeting that had been scheduled for Jan. 28 is postponed until further notice.…
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Add your commentMolokai Gets Two New Firefighters
MFD News Release
On Friday, Jan. 7, the Department of Fire and Public Safety celebrated the graduation of its 37th Firefighter Recruit Class in Kahului, including two Molokai recruits.
Molokai’s Troy Heen and Lohiao Paoa were among the 19 firefighter recruits graduated from the Maui Fire Department’s 28-week Recruit Training Program. The program is designed to train and evaluate fire recruits on the many skills and disciplines necessary to serve the public as a firefighter.
The 37th Recruit Class was comprised of 19 firefighter trainees. 15 firefighters will be joining the ranks with the Maui Fire Department and will be assigned to Maui County fire stations on Maui, Molokai and Lanai.…
Kupu Summer Programs Open Now
Kupu News Release
Kupu, Hawaii’s leading conservation and youth education nonprofit, announced applications are open for the Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps Summer Program, which offers an intensive hands-on experience into the world of conservation. This year Kupu is inviting applicants to apply on Molokai, along with Kauai, Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island. Application deadline is Feb. 25.
The program runs for seven weeks, from June 7 to July 22. If selected, participants are partnered within a team of five to seven other like-minded individuals and each week they will get to explore and serve within a different partner site, which holds new adventures, challenges, teachings and opportunities for personal growth.…
Golf Ace
By Rick Schonely, Sports Reporter
Zachary Helm is the January Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. Helm shot 41-43 for a gross score of 84. His 16 handicap gave him a net score of 68 and secured the win.…
He’e and Mahina Malama the Ocean in New Book
By Catherine Cluett Pactol
A new children’s book written on Molokai uses poignant rhymes, beautiful illustrations, Hawaiian culture and a little bit of magic to help keiki find a solution to marine debris and plastic pollution. “No More Plastic in the Ocean!” written by Lavinia Currier, steward and one of the family owners of Pu’u O Hoku Ranch, was inspired by spending many mornings on Halawa Beach with her grandson, picking up trash washed up on the shoreline.
“As Many people on Molokai noticed, the amount of plastic washing up on the beach was increasing about 10 years ago… we started seeing a lot of industrial and fishing plastics,” said Currier.…
Case Spike Continues
By Catherine Cluett Pactol
COVID continued at an elevated rate last week, with 151 new COVID-19 cases on Molokai reported by the Dept. of Health between Jan. 7 and Jan. 14. The island has had 658 cases since the pandemic began, as of last Sunday. Statewide, Jan. 13 brought a new single-day record of 5,977 cases across the state, breaking the previous record high of 4,789 set on Jan. 6.
On Molokai in the last week, there were 28 new cases on Jan. 14, 23 on Jan. 13, 13 on Jan. 12, 16 on Jan. 11, 19 on Jan. 10, 21 on Jan.…
Kalae Water Contaminated Last Week
By Catherine Cluett Pactol
Residents of Kalae were advised to boil their water during a 24-hour period last week after possible E. coli contamination was discovered. On Jan. 13, the county Dept. of Water Supply announced samples had been collected to determine the source of the bacteria. The following day, the DWS gave the all clear that samples had come back clear of any trace of E. coli contamination, canceling the boil water advisory.
Kalae’s water source is Dept. of Hawaiian Home Lands wells pumped into their storage tank, the DWS said in the Jan. 13 advisory. Fecal coliforms and E.…
MHS Principal’s Honors List & Honor Roll
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 second quarter of the 2021-22 school year, they are:
Grade: 12 Grik-Lani Malia 4.33Grade: 12 Kaili Dianthe 4.33Grade: 11 Duvauchelle Olapaholunape 4.25Grade: 12 Hamakua-Felix Kauionalani 4.00Grade: 12 Helm Kaualea 4.00Grade: 12 Macalalad Xavier Bayani 4.00Grade: 12 Movick Alyssa 4.00Grade: 12 Simon Barbara 4.00Grade: 11 Akutagawa Tenley 4.00Grade: 11 Bicoy Kailani 4.00Grade: 11 Bright Wilhelm Mahealani 4.00Grade: 11 Bumatay Joanne Nicole 4.00Grade: 11 Kanealii Mele 4.00Grade: 11 Kikukawa-Teriong Solomon 4.00Grade: 11 Len Wai-McGuire Kiera 4.00Grade: 11 Luuloa Khyren 4.00Grade: 11 Sahagun Jonah 4.00Grade: 11 Sasada Kyden 4.00Grade: 11 Yamashita Sage-Marie 4.00Grade: 11 Yamazaki-Gray Kira Kai 4.00Grade: 10 Han Sonni 4.00Grade: 10 Kanemitsu Aiko 4.00Grade: 10 Rogers Jayden 4.00Grade: 09 Cockett Rose Marie 4.00Grade: 09 Tancayo Chloe 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.…
Winter Reading Challenge
Public Library News Release
Until Jan. 31, the Molokai Public Library invites residents to join the Virtual Winter Reading Challenge, part of a statewide challenge held by the Hawaii State Public Library System. This year’s theme is “Read for a Better World.” It is a time to read books that explore diversity, empathy, and action through literature. This year’s program offers unlimited access to more ebook titles through Lerner Publishing, one of the national sponsors for this program.
It’s easy to join! Molokai readers can sign up or log in at librarieshawaii.beanstack.org or use the Beanstack App on your mobile device. Once you are signed up, simply use Beanstack to log reading minutes, and participate in activities and challenges. For…
Funding Assistance for Restaurants and Bars
Maui County News Release
The Maui County Small Business Grant Program for Restaurants, Bars and Gyms was launched last week through a partnership with Maui Federal Credit Union, Mayor Michael Victorino announced. The grant uses American Rescue Plan funding to help businesses struggling in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Applications will be available online at mauinuistrong.info/maui-county-small-business-grant. Applications will only be accepted online and will not be available at the credit unions. A form 1099 is required upon application. Consult your tax preparer.
Grants are being offered, not business expense reimbursements.
“I encourage operators of qualifying restaurants, bars and gyms to take advantage of this opportunity to get a $5,000 grant to help them weather this pandemic,” Victorino said.…
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