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Whiteflies Active This Month

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Community Contributed
By Jennifer Hawkins, UH CTAHR Molokai Extension Agent

Whiteflies have been active so far this month both in the field and in the greenhouse. Whiteflies are tiny, small enough to get through the average shade house cloth. The adults resemble white moths, while the immature stages look like scale insects. Because the wings of the adult whitefly are covered with a white, waxy powder, they are difficult to wet. Some are vectors of plant viruses. One disorder, which is caused by whiteflies and you may have seen is known as silver-leaf. It is common in pumpkins and squash which have been infested with whiteflies.…

Celebrating Filipino American History Month

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

“It brings back good memories,” said Alice Kaahanui, scanning the photos for familiar faces. Across tables at the Molokai Public Library, shots from Filipino civic groups, citizenship ceremonies and passport photos were displayed.

Molokai nonprofit Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center had invited Molokai residents to this special event in honor of October being Filipino American History Month. Many Filipino workers, called Sakatas, came to Hawaii in the early to mid-20th century to work on the pineapple and sugarcane plantations. Now representing the second largest ethnicity statewide, Filipino American History Month has been celebrated since the early 1990s.

“It was a truly inspiring evening as stories were shared and the rich Filipino heritage of the island was celebrated,” shared Ka Ipu Makani on Facebook after the event.…

Continued Investigation into Yamashita Bay Fire

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Late in the afternoon on Friday, Oct. 4, crews from the Puko’o fire station responded to a structural fire at Yamashita Bay in Honoulimalo’o on Molokai’s east end. The 850 square foot cabin was “fully involved” according to reports from the Maui Fire Dept, and not extinguished until 9 p.m.

The house at the well-known spot was almost totally destroyed, with just the foundation, porch and a couple of garage walls still standing. While the cause of the blaze is still officially under investigation, Capt. Jamie Winfrey of the Maui Police Dept. on Molokai explained that arson has not been ruled out, and that the police are still conducting interviews with possible witnesses.…

Candidate Response: Mahina Poepoe (D)

Thursday, October 31st, 2024

Mahina Poepoe (D)

Running for State Representative, District 13

I want to begin by expressing how grateful I am to have been trusted to serve as your representative for the past two years. This is a privilege that I do not take lightly, and I will continue to work hard every day to effect positive change reflecting my deep commitment to our people and ‘aina. 

Addressing disparities experienced by residents across our district while also representing the qualities and people that make our rural communities so special has been central to my approach as a legislator. …