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

Outstanding Older Americans Nominations

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

Maui County News Release

The Maui County Office on Aging is seeking nominations for Maui County’s 52nd annual Outstanding Older American Male and Female of Maui County. The recognition program is held each May in conjunction with Older Americans Month to recognize elders across the nation for their extraordinary efforts and contributions to society.

Nominees for the awards must be 65 years of age or older and a resident of Maui, Molokai or Lanai. Any individual, club or organization may nominate candidates for the award. Previous winners are not eligible for nomination.

Nomination forms are available by calling 270-7755, visiting mauicountyadrc.org…

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Thankful for Vaccines at MGH

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

Big mahalo to our Molokai General Hospital, Administrator Janice Kalanihuia and all her staff, from the parking crew, sign up crew, vaccination crew, the cleaning crew to the holding area crew before leaving the hospital. We got our two vaccines and are so thankful to have such efficient and courteous people here at our Molokai General Hospital. Thank you to Administrator Janice, and all her staff for taking care of us, the people on Molokai, with the vaccinations.

Longie and Lorna Dudoit…

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Microloans for Food Producers and Small Businesses

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

The Kohala Center News Release

Food producers and small businesses in Hawaii seeking financial support now have a local ally to help them secure no-interest microloans through one of the world’s leading crowdfunding platforms.

The Kohala Center, an independent nonprofit organization based on Hawaii Island, was recently designated by Kiva as the regional Kiva Hub for the Hawaiian Islands.

From helping Mother Nature’s Miracle on Hawaii Island acquire a greenhouse to enabling Molokai Livestock Cooperative to invest in marketing, more than 60 food producers and small businesses on six islands, including Molokai, have partnered with Kiva and The Kohala Center to secure more than $510,000 in no-interest loans to grow and expand their operations.…

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Hawaiian Electric President Retires

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

Hawaiian Electric News Release

Sharon Suzuki, president of Maui County and Hawaii Island utilities, retired from Hawaiian Electric effective March 1.

Retiring after 28 years with Hawaiian Electric and Maui Electric, Suzuki served as president of Maui Electric from 2012 to 2019, when she was named to the new position of president of Maui County and Hawaii Island utilities for Hawaiian Electric.

“Thank you for the honor of being able to serve our unique communities on Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Hawaii Island,” Suzuki said. “It’s been a privilege to work alongside our company’s dedicated employees and I am grateful for the years of collaboration with all of our customers, community organizations, renewable energy partners, and business and government leaders.”…

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Michael Kikukawa: From Molokai to the White House Team

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Molokai’s Michael Kikukawa graduated from Molokai High in 2013 and became the first Molokai student to attend Harvard. He didn’t stop there. He worked on the communications team for the Democratic National Committee and now has what he calls his dream job — White House press assistant. In the first 45 days of President Biden’s term, Kikukawa has already flown on Air Force One and stepped foot in the Oval Office.

“The best thing about Michael is his genuine heart, good intentions and his character,” said his dad, Phillip Kikukawa. “He’s polite and respectful. I’m proud of him, but I’m more than proud — I’m really happy for him.…

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Aloha, Uncle Boogie

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Kalaupapa’s Clarence “Boogie” Kahilihiwa will be remembered by many around the world for his big smile, even bigger presence and his life of advocacy for patients of Hansen’s disease in Kalaupapa. Uncle Boogie passed away on March 5 at the age of 79, following an illness.

Uncle Boogie served as president of Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa, an organization for patient residents and their families and friends, since 2011, as well as a member and former president of the Kalaupapa Lions Club. He retired from his job as a painter with the state Dept. of Health and managed the Kalaupapa Bookstore, a popular visitor stop on the Kalaupapa tour.…

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Vaccinations for Everyone

Saturday, March 6th, 2021

We on Molokai have been rather successful avoiding significant COVID infections. Approximately 24 percent of the adult population has already been vaccinated. However, if we wish to return to a “normal” life on our island, we need to increase vaccinations to nearly everyone, especially the adults.

Unfortunately, there are many who are refusing to be vaccinated or are reluctant. Putting it bluntly, such people are selfish and are endangering others, as well as being foolish. We all have a civic and moral duty to develop an immune island. I hope our political, religious, medical and other leaders will set an example by being publicly vaccinated and actively promote vaccination for all.…

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Post Office Closure is a Problem

Saturday, March 6th, 2021

We have a problem — you might have heard about the closing of our post office in Maunaloa. This is a terrible situation for all of us who live out where mail is not delivered. As you probably know, the building is old and should have been condemned long ago. It has limited hours and the working conditions are horrible for those who have to work there.

Now, we have to drive a long way to Ho’olehua to get what is being sorted. It is placed outside behind their office — who knows what will happen when it rains as this is in open air.…

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Melva “Tutu” Meyer Naki

Saturday, March 6th, 2021

Melva “Tutu” Meyer Naki

Beloved kupuna Melva “Tutu” Meyer Naki, age 88, of Molokai, Hawaii, passed peacefully in slumber Jan. 5, 2021 on Molokai, Hawaii. She was born Sept. 24, 1932 on Molokai. A 1950 graduate of the Kamehameha Schools, she worked for a number of companies on Molokai and Oahu. She was a woman of family and faith, and will be most remembered as “Tutu” to all the keiki she cared for when living on Oahu.

Melva was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Naki; children Benjamin Naki Jr., Roxanne French, and James Wailana Naki; and mother Hannah J. Meyer. Melva is survived by her grandchildren Janeen (Winston) Naki-Woodard, Benjamin (Kehaulani) Naki III, Marvin (Pumehana) French, Melva Patty (Theoichy) Wengu, Henry (Chelsea) French, Scott (Bert) French, Starlena Naki-Lima, James (Shaydine) Naki-Lima, Isaac Naki-Lima, Starr Naki-Staudinger; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.…

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Energy Coop Microgrid Project

Saturday, March 6th, 2021

Ho’ahu Energy Coop News Release

Hoʻahu Energy Cooperative Molokai, a new local entity formed to support community-owned energy projects, invites you to join us for our next virtual workshop on Saturday, March 6 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

At this workshop, weʻll discuss the coop’s exciting new potential microgrid project, as well as our progress in designing a solar and battery storage project for Maui Electric’s upcoming Community Based Renewable Energy (CBRE) Request for Proposals (RFP). We need your input on important upcoming decisions about our project proposal including designing a workforce development and training program for Molokai residents in solar development, installation and maintenance, and subscription model benefits for the CBRE project.…

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