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

Funding for Ag Losses Due to Deer

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Molokai farmers and ranchers who have suffered losses at the mouths of axis deer since last summer can now apply for funding to help mitigate the damages. The Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture just announced financial assistance available on a first come, first served basis for axis deer damages on Molokai, with applications being accepted until March 8 at 12 p.m.

“This relief initiative is to provide emergency financial assistance to eligible Molokai [and] Maui farmers and ranchers with sustained economic losses resulting from the loss of pasture forage for cattle, death of cattle, destruction of farms, reduced crop yields, and other agriculture property damages, arising directly from the excessive axis deer population since July 1, 2020,” states the announcement.…

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New Case, County Seeks Mask Up Volunteers

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

One new Molokai case of COVID-19 was reported last week, bringing the island’s total cases to 27. It was originally miscategorized on Maui, then Dept. of Health records were corrected to list it on Molokai, according to the Feb. 18 report. No other details were available.

A new Mask Up campaign in Maui County aims to boost face mask use. The initiative uses volunteers to serve as community ambassadors who “kindly remind visitors and residents that wearing face masks is mandatory,” according to a Maui County news release last week.

Volunteers will approach unmasked individuals with a copy of Maui County’s Public Health Emergency Rules to explain that mask-wearing is compulsory in all public areas of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.…

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Drive-Thru College Commencement

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

UHMCM News Release

We are excited to announce that UH Maui College Molokai Education Center will be holding a virtual and drive through commencement ceremony on Friday, May 14, 2021. We invite all certificate and degree recipients from any UH campus to join us. We will be honoring all graduates from the years 2016 to present.

Please call 553-4490 Opt 0, or email sdudoit@hawaii.edu, if you are interested in participating. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates. Mahalo!…

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Soil Investigation at Gas Storage Site

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

Arcadis News Release

Arcadis U.S., Inc (Arcadis) will be completing a site investigation project on behalf of Chevron Environmental Management Company at the Kaunakakai Terminal, scheduled tentatively for Feb. 22 to April 9, 2021. A non-invasive investigation of PAR Hawaii’s Kaunakakai Bulk Storage Facility was requested by the Hawaii State Department of Health Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response division to understand the impact of petroleum in the soil.

The site falls within a special management area (Permit #SM6 2020/0002) and includes potential cultural and archaeological assets present in the subsurface, prompting the desire for a non-intrusive investigation. The project will be performed at the empty lots on 125 Kaunakakai Place and 28 Beach Place (privately owned), along the Kaunakakai Place right-of-way (owned by the Hawaii State Department of Transportation), and in the northeastern portion of Malama Cultural Park (owned by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands).…

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Deer Culling Concerns

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

I live on the west end of Molokai and spend a lot of time walking the roads and through the thorny groves of the kiawe and lantana. I am concerned because of the increased demand for Axis deer culling in our area. The Axis deer population on the west end has been extensively culled by starvation already.

There are no longer the vast herds of mature animals, and in my humble opinion, the total population has been reduced by over 70 percent! Currently I only see small groups of skinny yearlings and the rare mature doe or even rarer buck. A year ago, I counted hundreds in a day.…

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Donate Feminine Hygiene Products

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

The Power to the Period Project aims to donate feminine hygiene products to Molokai facilities in need. Economic disruptions like the pandemic can lead to people who menstruate losing access to feminine hygiene products like pads, tampons, etc. Menstruation supplies are essential items.

If you would like to donate money or menstruation products to the Molokai High School National Honor Society Chapter (NHS) Power To the Period Project, please contact Mallory Go at 2021mgo@molokai.k12.hi.us by Feb. 28.

Thank you in advance for your donation, it is truly appreciated.

Mahalo,

The MHS NHS Chapter…

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Subscription Benefits for Energy Coop

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

HECM 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, Feb. 20, 9 to 10:30 a.m.

At this workshop youʻll have a chance to hear about our 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 microgrid location and benefits distribution and subscription model benefits — how to distribute the financial benefits of the project to Molokai residents.…

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New Roof and Bleachers Coming for Kaunakakai School

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Kaunakakai School, along with other schools on island, will be getting improvements as part of the state’s Capital Improvements Project (CIP) funds. Last week, Gov. Ige released $750,000 for Kaunakakai Elementary to receive roof and gutter replacements for buildings B and D, along with construction of bleachers and School canopy installations.

Gov. Abercrombie said the funding will help schools and benefit Hawaii’s students by maintaining and upgrading school facilities. “These projects continue to fulfill our commitment to a new day for the people of Hawaii and stimulate the economy,” he said.

When it comes to gutter installation, it’s just as important to ensure they are functioning properly.…

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New Molokai Case Last Week

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Last week brought a new COVID-19 case on Molokai, reported by the Dept. of Health on Feb. 11, bringing the island’s total cases since the pandemic began to 26.

Kaunakakai Elementary School closed last Friday for sanitation due to two students’ exposure to COVID-19.

“I was made aware today of COVID-19 cases involving two of our students from the same household,” wrote Principal Daniel Espaniola Feb. 11 letter to school families. He added he was “awaiting documentation confirming their diagnosis.” It was unclear as of Friday whether the two students’ exposure was related to the case reported by the DOH, or separate.…

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Ho’olehua Post Office Reopens

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

After nearly a week-long closure because of structural concerns, the Ho’olehua Post Office was cleared to reopen last week Tuesday.

“We want to thank our customers for their patience and understanding during the temporary closure” said USPS Manager of Post Office Operations Gary Logan, who oversees all neighbor island postal operations. “The safety and security of our customers and employees is our top priority.”

The post office on Pu’upe’elua Ave is a leased structure on land owned by Dept. of Hawaiian Homelands, according to tax map records. Safety concerns at the building were identified by a team of staffers from Honolulu that oversee neighbor island operations, according to USPS spokesperson Duke Gonzales.…

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