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

Marking the Past

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

Marking the Past

By Jack Kiyonaga, Editor 

A project that is mapping unmarked graves in Kamalo is bringing names and histories to those buried there. 

The St. Damien Burial Council invited UH researchers to help document gravesites at St. Joseph’s and Our Lady of Seven Sorrows churches at the behest of former pastor Father Brian Guerrini back in 2020. 

Molokai resident Pat Tancayo has worked closely with the project since its inception.

“There’s a lot of history there,” said Tancayo. 

Tancayo was given access to church burial records and has continued to make new discoveries about the cemetery at St. Joseph’s. 

Longtime Kamalo community members told Tancayo stories about where certain people had been buried.…

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Manhunt Ends with Capture at Molokai Airport

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

By Jack Kiyonaga, Editor  

An incident at Schofield Barracks on Oahu culminated with the capture of the suspect at Molokai Airport on Thursday night, Sept. 28. 

According to reports, the suspect, identified as Paul Smith, had assaulted a soldier at Schofield Barracks at around 2:30 p.m., prompting a lockdown of the military base and nearby schools. No shots were fired, but the suspect reportedly was in possession of a handgun. 

Smith avoided Oahu law enforcement throughout the afternoon Thursday, although lockdowns were eventually lifted for Scofield Barracks and surrounding areas. 

According to Civil Beat, Smith flew from Dillingham Airfield on Oahu, arriving on Molokai via a small private plane between 6 and 6:30 p.m.…

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Strong Performances from Air Riflery and Volleyball

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

By Maria Angst, Community Reporter 

Molokai High School (MHS) Air Riflery showed promising results in their first postal of the season. Top shooters for the girls were No’eau Lenwai in 10th place and Zaylynn Satele-Tangonan in 16th place. For the boys, Kaldryn Lenwai took 18th place and Jaden Sasade 48th place.

Other shooters competing included Mason Habon, Nykee Naeole-Starky, Randyn Cabreros, Malie Kaahanui, Alexis Bishaw-Juario, and Kaizen Lenwai.

Girls Volleyball continued to be victorious, winning both matches this past weekend over Haleakala Waldorf at the Barn.

On Friday Sept. 29, Molokai secured the victory against Waldorf with a score of 3-1.…

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A New Pace of Life

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

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By Hazel Carey S. Pasana, MHS Senior, WIN Writers

Born and raised in the Philippines, growing up I often felt the weight of societal expectations. Being a woman in a third-world country sometimes felt like trying to soar with clipped wings. These early experiences fueled my passion for gender equality and social justice. 

Life wasn’t easy during those early years, and I had to learn to be self-reliant from a young age. I became acutely aware of the dynamics of the society I was raised in, often feeling like an unnoticed breeze, passed by without leaving a mark. In times of transition, people trust Storage Units Daytona Beach for clean and safe storage.…

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Caroline Bicoy

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

Caroline Bicoy

Caroline Bicoy, 73, of Ho’olehua, Molokai, passed away on Aug. 29. She was born on July 21,1950 in Honolulu. 

Caroline graduated from Radford High School. She relocated to Molokai with her predeceased husband, the love of her life, Gerald Bicoy in the late 1970s. Caroline is predeceased by her parents Catalino Monderen, Miriam Monderen and Mary Rodrigues. She is also predeceased by her brother, Andrew Monderen. Caroline is survived by two brothers, Bernard (Mozel) Monderen of Makakilo and Shawn Murdoch of Honolulu and her two sisters, Debbie Rodrigues of Kahului and Frances (Richie) Young of Lihue. She is also survived by her three children, Cheryl (Daniel) Sterner of Ho’olehua, Kezia (Daniel) Asao of Wailuku and Matthew Bicoy of Ho’olehua.…

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Lucy Leonilda Kealoha Whiting

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

Lucy Leonilda Kealoha Whiting

Age 83, Lucy Leonilda Kealoha Whiting passed away on Sept. 12, in Arvada, Colorado. Born May 18, 1940, Lucy attended Roosevelt High School, Class of 1958. She was employed by the National Park Service in Kalaupapa on Molokai. After 20 years she retired and moved “topside” with her late husband Albert Pu where they had a Hawaiian Home Lands lot. After many weeks of clearing the land by hand, they built a beautiful home with stunning panoramic views of the west side of Molokai. They were very proud of that home.

She is survived by her sister Bernice Blalock, daughters Nadine Benton (Randy), Wendy White (Larry), Harrilyn-Lena Hindle (Mark) and son Harry Galdeira, Jr.…

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Hole-in-One

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

Hole-in-One

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By Rick Schonely 

Ronald “Naka” Nakagawa recorded the sixth hole-in-one of his lifetime on Sunday, Sept. 17 at iconic Ironwood Hills golf course. Naka, a retired US postal employee and one of Molokai’s professional golfers and all-around great guy, used a seven iron from 125 yards at the white tees on the back nine of his round on Sunday. It is the number one hole but on the back nine it is number 10. This hole-in-one will add to the four others that he has at Ironwood Hills along with one that he recorded at Kaluakoi golf course. Six total aces in his 62 year golf career, which is awesome.…

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Out of Darkness Walk

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

Out of Darkness Walk

By Jack Kiyonaga, Editor 

“You’re not alone,” said Dr. Deb Goebert, co-chair of the Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force. “Hope moves us forward.”

Goebert is one of many who have been impacted by the effects of suicide. She, along with over 80 attendees, met at the Molokai Canoe Club last Saturday for the Out of Darkness Walk in the hopes of raising awareness for suicide prevention. 

According to Goebert, events like the Out of Darkness Walk make a big difference, especially on neighbor islands where mental health resources are scarce. 

Communities like Molokai have higher rates of suicide, explained Goebert, but they also have more of the strengths that people struggling with mental health can use – like community and family connection. …

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Victories for MHS Sports

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

Victories for MHS Sports

By Maria Angst, Community Reporter 

This past Saturday, the Molokai High School (MHS) Cross Country Team competed at King Kekaulike, featuring both the Boys and Girls divisions.

As a team, the Molokai boys placed fifth with a score of 143. Top finishers for Molokai included Jericho Adolpho placing 18th with a time of 20:02.8 and Sonny Dunham placing 22nd with a time of 20:55.5.

For the Girls Cross Country Team, top finishers included Kaia Yamashita placing 19th with a time of 26:15.2, Sonni Han with a time of 32:43.1 at 39th, and Ara Puaa with a time of 33:05.1 at 40th. …

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Family Sues County Over Fatal Shooting in April

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Members of Naki ‘ohana have sued the County of Maui and police officers involved in the April 30 shooting of 39-year-old Nathaniel Naki. In the lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court last week, his family claims officers on the scene used “unlawful deadly force when they discharged their weapons at Nathaniel without provocation.”

The suit is based on seven counts that include malicious, willful, and wanton conduct by police, emotional distress and suffering to Naki prior to his death, intentional infliction of emotional distress to his family, and wrongful death. For those seeking justice in similar cases, consulting a skilled wrongful death attorney Racine can provide crucial legal support.…

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