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

Maunaloa Post Office Still Closed, Under Construction

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

After being closed on Feb. 24 for structural concerns and pest issues, the Maunaloa Post Office remains closed nearly two months later. Construction on the building is underway, and in the meantime, Maunaloa residents continue to have to pick up with mail at the Ho’olehua Post Office.

The extended closure highlights just how crucial it is to address building issues promptly, as the impact of a delayed repair can disrupt not only services but also the daily lives of those who rely on these public spaces. Construction on the building is now underway, but it’s a reminder of the critical role that proper maintenance plays in ensuring a safe and functional structure.…

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Two House Fires in 3 Weeks

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Two structure fires destroyed the homes of two Ho’olehua families within a few weeks of each other.

A fire that destroyed a home on Mo’omomi Ave. in Ho’olehua last Saturday left four residents displaced. Two people were in the house at the time of the fire and made it out safely, with no injuries reported, the Maui Fire Dept. said. Total loss to the home was estimated at $180,000.

The fire was reported around noon on April 10. When units arrived on the scene, the single story home was fully engulfed. Fire crews got the blaze under control in about 30 minutes, and fully extinguished by 1:30 p.m,…

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UPDATE: J&J Vaccine WILL NOT BE Available on Molokai This Week

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

4/13/21 UPDATE: J&J VACCINES NOT BEING OFFERED THIS WEEK. Statement from the Molokai Community Health Center: Out of an abundance of care and safety, MCHC is following the CDC & U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommendation to pause on the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, until further notice. This update is based on the recent events of six reported cases of a rare and severe type of blood clots that have occurred. Out of 6.8 million Americans who have received the J&J vaccine, these six cases represent .00009 percent of all Americans who have received the J&J.…

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Laptops for Moms on Molokai

Friday, April 9th, 2021

Office of Keani Rawlins-Fernandez News Release

At her March 30th virtual town hall meeting, Maui County Council Vice-Chair Keani Rawlins-Fernandez announced plans to distribute 20 Dell laptops to mothers and female caregivers with children in preschool to 12th grade, living on the island of Molokai.

“Our moms on Molokai are working so hard, raising and supporting their families,” said Rawlins-Fernandez. “With COVID forcing so many mothers to work from home, the situation has only compounded the need for technological support in their households.”

The trend towards remote work has increased the demand for innovative business solutions. In this context, services like https://www.virtualoffice-london.co.uk/…

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Large-Scale Renewable Energy Bids Opening Soon

Friday, April 9th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

In a couple months, a bidding process will open for renewable energy projects on Molokai that will hugely impact the way the island gets power. Featuring larger-scale solar installations and battery storage, one project will garner renewable energy straight into the grid, while another will be available to community members through a subscription program at a discounted price for electricity.

Last week, two sets of documents were filed by Hawaiian Electric (HE) with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) — one for a general Request for Proposals (RFP) for Molokai and an revised draft RFP for Molokai Community Based Renewable Energy (CBRE) proposals.…

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Hospital to Hold Vaccine Clinic; Vaccine Passport Proposed

Friday, April 9th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Molokai logged no new COVID-19 cases last week but spikes on Maui, including a large cluster associated with church services at King’s Cathedral in Kahului, continues to raise concerns among officials. Meanwhile, Molokai General Hospital will be holding a vaccine clinic this week, while county officials consider a “vaccine passport” program for travel.

Molokai General Hospital will be holding a walk-in vaccine clinic on Friday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic is open to all Molokai residents aged 18 and older. Proof of residency as well as ID and insurance cards are required.…

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Homestead Farmers’ Market

Friday, April 9th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

For the first time in more than a year, homestead vendors gathered at Lanikeha last Saturday for the launch of a new, monthly Farmers’ Market, hosted by the Molokai Homestead Farmers Alliance.

“This is a place for homesteaders and the community to come out — you get your local vendors, your crafters, your farmers, your cooks, your bakers,” said Homestead Alliance member Rosie Davis, who helped organize the event. “They just come down and gather, they make some money, especially right now during this time it’s a little difficult for some that have lost their jobs.”

The market is now planned monthly, and Saturday’s inaugural event featured about 15 vendors selling everything from plants and food plates to pottery and clothing.…

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Free College Credit in Sustainability for HS Students

Friday, April 9th, 2021

PAAC News Release

This summer, 30 Hawaii public high school students have the opportunity to earn college credit for free through an online course focusing on sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students will examine a broad spectrum of social, environmental, and economic concerns that all nations must confront in the face of issues such as climate change, hunger, and poverty. Special attention will be paid to how these issues impact Hawaii.

Molokai students are invited to apply, as this is a fully online course.

The course is offered by the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council (PAAC) and the College of Hawaiian Language (Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikolani and ʻImiloa Center) at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.…

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Free MAC Classes Memorialize Two Artists

Friday, April 9th, 2021

MAC News Release

The Molokai Arts Center (MAC) has been awarded grants from Maui County Office of Economic Development and Atherton Foundation. These grants, along with generous donations and recent fundraisers, allow Molokai’s only nonprofit arts education organization to offer three months (April, May, June) of free ceramic and mixed media arts classes for children, youth, adults, and seniors. The project, titled Panaʻi Aloha — Giving Back to Molokai, is the MAC’s way of celebrating its 10-year history and helping its island home cope with and revitalize during the ongoing pandemic. Panaʻi Aloha is dedicated to the memories of Eric Swenson and Felix Kehano, Jr.…

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Farm Fresh Food Pantry Opens

Thursday, April 1st, 2021

MCHC News Release

Molokai Community Health Center (MCHC) is pleased to announce the opening of our Community Farm Fresh Food Pantry in partnership with Maui Food Bank. Designated under Maui Food Banks’ Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), this program helps to provide food immediately to those who need it the most. Open five days a week, one can get fresh fruits, vegetables, and protein, as well as food commodities at no cost. MCHC’s Farm Fresh Food pantry is also the only Food Bank based pantry on Molokai now offering qualifying residents chilled and frozen food items, at any time of the month they need it; upcoming refrigeration expansion with MCHC’s certified kitchen will make it the largest and most accessible Food Bank site on island.…

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