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

Crime Wave Brings Pleas to Address Drug Abuse

Thursday, March 20th, 2025

By Jack Kiyonaga, Editor

In the beginning of March, Molokai saw a substantial increase in thefts and break-ins on island. Molokai High School, Ironwood Hills Golf Course, the Seventh Day Adventist Church and a local motorcycle shop all reported burglaries between March 1 and 4, according to Molokai Police Captain Jamie Winfrey. Damages for the thefts are estimated at over $4,500.

According to Winfrey, “crime on the island usually occurs in waves. So, during this particular period, statistically there was an increase.”

The police department is investigating this latest crime surge and working to link cases that can be attributed to a particular person or group.…

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Girls Flag Football Team to Make Debut

Thursday, March 20th, 2025

Girls Flag Football Team to Make Debut

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

The Molokai High School (MHS) Farmers have a new team on the field this season: girls flag football. Molokai will join eight other Maui Interscholastic League (MIL) schools in the inaugural flag football season.

Coached by Kimo Orlando, 21 MHS girls will make up the roster. Flag football will have slightly different rules to tackle football: the field is 80 yards long, with first downs occurring every 20 yards, and with only seven players on each side of the ball. Added as a sport by the Hawaii High School Athletic Association this past August, flag football will also be appearing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.…

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Molokai Chargers

Thursday, March 20th, 2025

Molokai Chargers

By Jack Kiyonaga, Editor

“The waves could be better, but we’re going to go out there and have fun,” explained Molokai 16-year-old, Kai Padilla-Silva. In his first ever surfing contest, Padilla-Silva was preparing to compete in both bodyboarding and shortboard surfing.

On Saturday, March 15, a community wide surf contest was hosted on Molokai for the first time since 2019. Organized by Molokai Keiki O Ke Kai and the Hawaii Surfing Association, the event offered bodyboarding and surfing categories for a variety of age groups.

“It’s a fun thing for us kids to do because we don’t have a lot to do,” Padilla-Silva explained.…

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Joyce Dudoit

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

Joyce Dudoit

Joyce Dudoit was born Feb. 25, 1938, to Henry Kauka and Henrietta Newmann. She had three siblings, and was predeceased by her beloved husband, Puggy, and her son Hanalei. She is survived by her seven children, 22 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. She will be missed. She passed away on Oct. 20, 2024, surrounded by her family. Her services will be held at St. Damien Catholic Church on Saturday, March 22. Public viewing begins at 9 a.m., and services begin at 10:15. Lunch to follow at One Ali’i Park.…

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Richard Newton Reed

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

Richard Newton Reed

Richard Newton Reed, 90, of Molokai, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on Jan. 23, 2025.
Born in San Bernardino, California, Richard embarked on a life of adventure when he enlisted in the Navy in 1955. Following his service, he taught himself how to sail while working in Oregon, developing a passion that would define his future.
This love of sailing brought him to the Hawaiian Islands, where he met Doris, the love of his life, in Lahaina. They married on April 28, 1977, beginning a remarkable journey together. Aboard their vessel, Satan’s Doll, they sailed around the world with their faithful dogs at their side.…

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New Artist in Residence

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

New Artist in Residence

Molokai Arts Center News Release

The Molokai Arts Center (MAC) welcomes Artist in Residence Angaea Cuna from the island of Hawaii. Angaea is a multimedia artist and Filipino immigrant focusing on fiber arts, bookbinding, and immersive installation. She will be on Molokai from March 1 through 22 exploring the landscape and studying the native plants and fibers. She hopes to use one fiber material to inspire Molokai-specific handmade papers and perfect-bind them into a handmade artist book. The book and the display will reflect the abundance of Molokai’s landscape. This installation reimagines “an indigenous library” by using material as the tether to our ancestral knowledge.…

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March Golf Ace

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

March Golf Ace

Community Contributed
By Rick Schonely

Jeannie Makaiwi is the March Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. Makaiwi, a longtime club member and our awesome club treasurer, shot 54-49 for a gross total of 103. With her 36 handicap, her net 67 got her the win. Congratulations Jeannie!

The Hui O Kukui Golf Club would like to thank the staff and management of the iconic Ironwood Hills Golf Course for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai!…

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Local Students Named to Pacific University Dean’s List

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

Pacific University News Release

Local Molokai students, Saije Aiana, Kamalu Kaawa Richardson and Reese Raguindin, have been named to the fall 2024 Dean’s List at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students in Pacific’s colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Education who earn a grade-point average of at least 3.70 and complete 12 or more graded hours.

Celebrating 175 years of purpose, Pacific University is Washington County, Oregon’s only comprehensive university. With undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, health professions and optometry, Pacific inspires its 3,400 students to think, care, create, and pursue justice in the world.…

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Real Property Assessment Notices to be Mailed

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

County of Maui News Release

The 2025 real property assessment notices will be mailed to Maui County property owners by March 15, 2025, according to an announcement by the County of Maui Department of Finance Real Property Assessment (RPA) Division.

The assessment notice will include the taxable value of the land and, if applicable, any improvements, along with the amount of allowed exemptions, the recipient of the exemption and the property’s classification. Property owners can choose to receive paperless electronic notices for the following year.

If a property owner disagrees with the assessment, land classification, or exemption shown on the notice, they may file an appeal with the Board of Review.…

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Got a Minute? Stop By!

Thursday, March 13th, 2025

Got a Minute? Stop By!

Molokai History Project News Release

The Molokai History Project has unveiled a new exhibit on fishing and the centerpiece is a very old map of Molokai. We have magnifying glasses so you can find any detail you might be looking for. Check closely as there are personal notations from years ago that you will find very interesting. Along with it are lots of artifacts loaned to the project. I think you will agree a visit is well worth your time. Also, some fun fishing articles in Misaki’s front window and lots of photos at Hiro’s.

We’ll look forward to seeing you soon!…

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