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

Youth Affected by Closures

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

While school closures continue, academics aren’t the only aspect of COVID-19 precautions affecting Molokai’s youth.

The Molokai Youth Center, an organization that provides an after-school foundation and school break programs for hundreds of keiki ages 8 to 17, had to close its doors due to its location in a County building — which is closed for 30 days along with other county facilities — and the mandates for no gatherings larger than 10 people.

“When I received the email confirming our building is closed for 30 days, I’ve had quite a few parents contact me,” said Andrea Dudoit, director of the Youth Center.…

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COVID-19 Prevention Efforts Escalate, ‘Stay at Home’ Mandate Ordered

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

COVID-19 Prevention Efforts Escalate, ‘Stay at Home’ Mandate Ordered

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Molokai’s Saturday Market in Kaunakakai is normally one of the island’s busiest weekly events, with vendors, farmers, artists, crafters, bakers and shop owners lining the sidewalk. But last Saturday, residents driving through town found it empty — one of the many signs of precautions taken to combat the Coronavirus Disease 2019, or COVID-19, pandemic. Restaurants are closed for dine-in meals, most businesses have temporarily closed their doors and residents have been ordered to hunker down in their homes to safeguard everyone’s health and prevent spread of the virus.

As of Sunday, March 22, there were 56 cases in the state, of which 48 cases were residents and eight were non-residents.…

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Services for Kupuna During COVID-19

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Kupuna are among those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Older adults have shown to be among those most at risk from the virus, and with many regular services discontinued, many kupuna are fearful to leave their homes for essentials.

“I think a crisis of this magnitude does impact the psyche and I aloha the kupuna who worry about their health and are anxious about the uncertainties of it all,” said Kaui Kapuni Manera, Alu Like kupuna program manager, which offers services to elders. “What I can share is what our kupuna have taught us all our lives: plant food, eat the food off of the land and sea, malama our ‘aina, malama our neighbors and ohana and share food if can….…

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Molokai General Hospital Protocol Updates

Tuesday, March 24th, 2020

MGH News Release

Molokai General Hospital has begun using an external triage system (patients are greeted and screened outside the ED) to screen patients. Those who may meet criteria will be tested outside of the hospital to expedite care. The testing is an extension of the emergency department services.

We encourage anyone who suspects they may have been exposed to COVID-19 to speak with their medical provider to find out if they meet testing requirements.

As of Wednesday, March 25, Molokai General Hospital will be limiting its number of entrances to one.  All people entering the main facility will need to use the front lobby sliding glass door. …

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County Emergency Rules Mandate Staying at Home

Sunday, March 22nd, 2020

County of Maui News Release

Mayor Michael Victorino announced a “stay at home and work from home” amendment to the Public Health Emergency Rules in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19.

The amendment is effective at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, March 25. The new order will be in effect until April 30.

“The health and safety of our community has always been my top priority and I believe we need
to take bold actions if we are to stop the spread of this virus,” Mayor Victorino said. “I am ordering all our residents to stay at home and our visitors to stay in their rooms as much as possible.…

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Molokai Gets $14M in State Funding

Thursday, March 19th, 2020

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

More than $204 million in Captial Improvement Funds have been released by the state for District 7 which covers Molokai, Lanai, Hana, East and Upcountry Maui and Kaho’olawe, and Molokai will be getting more than $14 million of that for projects island-wide. They include improvements to the Molokai Irrigation System, airport facilities and projects at several schools.

The Molokai Irrigation System has been earmarked with $9.3 million in funds for plans, design and construction of improvements and equipment. Design for improvements of various facilities and other related improvements at the Molokai Airport has been allo-cated with $3.5 million.…

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Charles C. “Boogie” Reyes, Sr.

Thursday, March 19th, 2020

Charles C. “Boogie” Reyes, Sr.

Charles C. “Boogie” Reyes, Sr. of Kaunakakai, Molokai was born Oct. 2, 1936. He passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2020 at the age of 83. He is survived by children Susan (Frank) Kaahanui, Travis Reyes and Chucky Reyes (deceased); spouse Janet (deceased); and siblings Oriette (deceased), Gilbert (deceased), George and Lawrence.
Molokai service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Ho’olehua Veterans Cemetery. Viewing will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and service and burial will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.…

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Gamefowl Mahalo

Thursday, March 19th, 2020

Molokai Gamefowl Breeders Association would like to send a thank you to all of the poultry and gamefowl enthusiast from Molokai and outer islands for their monetary donations, through a lucky number drawing on Feb. 2. A special thank you to the Molokai people who facilitated and hosted the lucky number drawing event, you know who you guys are!

Mahalo for your continued support,

MGFBA Board of Directors
Ronnie, Chad, Craig, Randall, Russell, Edwin…

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Lessons from Covid-19

Thursday, March 19th, 2020

Watching the Administration floundering like a fish out of water in the Covid-19 pandemic teaches Molokai a great lesson.

The Administration of the U.S. lags way behind the rest of the world in responding to the threat. Why is this? How can a nation that claims intellectual, economic, technological, and moral world supremacy fail to greet the pandemic with at least meaningful testing ?

This has happened largely because of the Administration’s refusal to recognize the significance of Covid-19. The news is still full of fools ranting against the Left for discussing the matter. It has even been suggested that Democrats and Liberals are intentionally damaging the economy by publicizing the issue.…

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Keep School Grounds Clean

Thursday, March 19th, 2020

We need your help. Please malama our school, Kaunakakai Elementary. We realize that there are many sport events close to our school and that there is no other playground in town. However, Kaunakakai School is actually not a public park and you are loitering if you are on our campus. If you do find yourself on our school grounds after school hours, please remember that children and teachers may still be working on campus, even on the weekends. The parking lots are part of the Department of Education property and therefore, there is no smoking or drinking alcohol permitted anywhere on the property at any time.…

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