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

USDA Meal Program

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

MEO News Release

Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) Head Start is a sponsor organization in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and participates in the free and reduced-price meal program.
Meals will be made available to enrolled children at no separate charge without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, including gender identity and sexual orientation, and/or disability. All enrolled MEO Head Start children financially qualify for free and reduced-price meal costs. This status is used to determine the USDA reimbursement rate to the program.
For Molokai, meals will be provided at MEO Head Start sites at Kaunakakai, 380 Kolapa St.,…

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MGH Named A Top 20 Critical Access Hospital Nationwide

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

The Queen’s Health Systems News Release

Molokai General Hospital (MGH) was recently named one of the top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for quality in the country. This is the third year in a row that MGH has received such distinction.
The top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for quality scored best among other facilities around the country as determined by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. MGH achieved success in best practice for quality, which is a rating of hospital performance based on the percentile rank across rural-relevant process of care measures.
There are more than 1,300 Critical Access Hospitals around the country.…

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Volleyball Honors Seniors

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

Volleyball Honors Seniors

This past weekend, the Lady Farmers played their final home games of the season against Kulanihakoi High School. After their game Friday, Oct. 4, the Farmers recognized their senior teammates, Ally Ainoa, Ciera Davis, Christine Hanapi and Masina Borden.

In their final home games of the season, the Lady Farmers didn’t disappoint. In fact, they didn’t drop a set all weekend. Friday’s game was a resounding 3-0 sweep with scores of 25-10, 25-8 and 25-13. Saturday’s rematch was more of the same for the Molokai girls, as they swept Kulanihakoi 25-17, 25-10 and 25-11.

The victories propelled the girls volleyball team to a 9-3 record.…

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Hope at Molokai Drugs 

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

Hope at Molokai Drugs 

Molokai Drugs, Inc. News Release 

In 2024, more than 360,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. During October 2024, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Molokai Drugs’ staff will be wearing “HOPE” t-shirts in different shades of pink to promote early detection. When breast cancer is found in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is 99 percent. If you have not done so, the men and women of Molokai Drugs urge you to make an appointment for a mammogram. …

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Hokule’a Visits Molokai

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

Hokule’a Visits Molokai

For the first time since 2017, the Hokule’a docked at the Kaunakakai Harbor, open for tours, talks and more.

“Coming to Molokai is always special,” explained President of the Polynesian Voyaging Society and famed navigator Nainoa Thompson. “It’s a blessing for us to be able to talk with the community.”

Molokai students from every school made their way down to Kaunakakai to interact with the crew and learn more about the history and purpose of the canoe. The crew focused on teaching the three M’s – mo’olelo, malama and mo’oku’auhau – explained Hokule’a Captain Kaiwi Hamakua-Makue. They used the framework of the canoe, with its reliance on teamwork, the natural world and Hawaiian culture to bring these lessons to life.…

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Kalaupapa’s Complexities and Future

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

Kalaupapa’s Complexities and Future

Although it may be the smallest county in the U.S., there is no lack of activity in Kalaupapa and Kalawao County. While only four patient residents still call Kalaupapa their full-time home, a team of permanent staff along with multiple state and federal agencies direct care, stewardship and more for the community.

The directors of several major organizations including the Dept. of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Dept. of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), and the Dept. of Health (DOH) met up on Molokai on Oct. 5 to discuss their current responsibilities in Kalaupapa. While the purpose of the joint meeting was just to explain current roles for these various agencies in Kalaupapa, the impending question of what the future of the community without patients will look like was on the minds of many Molokai residents.…

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Na Wahine Paddlers ‘Do It for Molokai’

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

Na Wahine Paddlers ‘Do It for Molokai’

Ten Molokai women from Wa’akapaemua Canoe Club paddled the notoriously rough waters of the Ka’iwi Channel in the world championship of women’s outrigger canoe paddling, Na Wahine O Ke Kai, on Sept. 29. It was the first time the race was held since 2019, after being canceled for the pandemic and last year’s deadly Maui wildfire. Hundreds of paddlers gathered from as far as Japan, Australia and New York, along with dozens of Hawaii crews.
The Molokai team of open division wahine – Pualei Lima, Kalei Adolpho, Courtney-Rhyan Turner, Honora Kalama, Nicole Schroeter, Lili’uokalani Kapuni, Sarajane Larkin, Kaala English, Sybil Lopez and Ishay Kaholoaa — left it all on the water during their top 20 finish.…

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New Parents and Parents-To-Be of Molokai

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

Community Contributed
By Aaron Mitchell, MS, LMHC

Young parents usually tell me as a mental health counselor the same thing, ‘I don’t know what I’m doing.’ The truth is, as a parent myself, none of us always know what to do. This is pretty normal. However, what we usually end up doing is we fill in the blank with the same thing our parents did. Which leads to my next bit of advice.

Teach your kids by example. If they don’t listen, listen to them. If they lie to you, always tell them the truth. If they don’t respect you, show them respect.…

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One Year Anniversary

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

One Year Anniversary

Molokai History Project News Release  

One year ago, on Oct. 6, 2023, the Molokai History Project opened its doors to reveal the beginning of an incredible collection of family stories and photos and notebooks full of precious memories that now will be saved for generations to come. We have grown beyond our space. We have showcased our exhibitions at the library, as well as the front window of Misaki’s and a wall at Hiro’s Restaurant at Hotel Molokai. And through the generosity of all of you sharing your treasures, we need even more space! But for now we are tucked in at 145 Ala Malama Street, just down from the Molokai Community Federal Credit Union.…

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Calling all Kilohana Elementary School Community Members

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

Kilohana Elementary School Community Council New Release

We are excited to invite Kilohana Elementary School families, teachers, and community members to participate in shaping the future of Kilohana Elementary School by providing your valuable input and suggestions. As members of the Kilohana Elementary School Community Council, we are committed to ensuring that our school continues to thrive and provide the best possible educational experience for our students. Your input is crucial in helping us identify areas for improvement and opportunities for growth. Whether you are a parent, teacher, student, or community member, we want to hear from you!
Below are some areas where we are seeking your feedback and ideas.…

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