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

Hawaiian Bobtail Squid

Wednesday, June 21st, 2023

Hawaiian Bobtail Squid

Community Contributed

By Hannah Osland

If you are ever wandering around the reef flats along the south shore at night, you may come across a small animal in the water that looks like a baby squid or octopus. This animal might actually be a Hawaiian bobtail squid — a bobtail squid, not a he‘e — and is about the size of your thumb. They appear reddish or brownish in color, have large eyes, eight arms and two feeding tentacles. At first glance, these little bobtail squids may appear unassuming, but they have a special relationship with a glowing bacteria called, Vibrio fischeri, that live inside their bodies.…

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Regenerative Agriculture

Wednesday, June 21st, 2023

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By Kyle Franks, UH CTAHR Jr. Extension Agent, Molokai

When we delve into the subject of regenerative agriculture, we touch upon a holistic approach to farming. This method is gaining traction among Molokai farmers, and it emphasizes various practices that rejuvenate and restore the environment. Some key indicators of successful regenerative farming include enhanced topsoil quality, a rise in biodiversity both above and beneath the soil, increased soil carbon levels, augmented water retention ability, and overall systemic resilience. The essential dynamics and interconnectedness of the system are paramount to its success.

Regenerative agriculture not only revitalizes soil health but also fosters a more resilient ecosystem.…

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Honoring ‘Anakala

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

Honoring ‘Anakala

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

The Molokai community remembers and celebrates the life of ‘Anakala Pilipo Solatorio of Halawa Valley, who was born in 1939 and passed away earlier this month. 

“[He was] more than just an ambassador of aloha and Hawaiian culture, [he] lived it and breathed it,” recalled one community member. 

A taro farmer, cultural practitioner and the last of his generation living in Halawa, he kept cultural traditions alive and shared aloha with everyone he met. 

Born and raised in Halawa, he was adopted at a young age after the death of his mother. As a teen, he joined the military, and while on the mainland, met and married his beloved wife, Dianna.…

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Kawela Archeology Site Among Earliest in Hawaii

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

Kawela Archeology Site Among Earliest in Hawaii

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

An archeological site in Kawela has recently been found to be one of the earliest known habitations in the Hawaiian Islands. Originally excavated in 1981, the Kawela Mound site has benefitted from advances in technology, radiocarbon dating and sample methods that have led archologist Marshall Weisler — who has been studying Molokai historic sites for nearly 50 years – to some groundbreaking conclusions. 

“At the time [1981], I thought the site was about 500 years old based on two radiocarbon dates processed soon after the excavations,” said Weisler. “However, dating techniques have greatly improved over the years and I redated the site using another 19 samples.…

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HI Wins Best License Plate

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

HI Wins Best License Plate

By Catherine Cluett Pactol | Editor

The State of Hawaii was awarded nationally for its license plate depicting the iconic voyaging canoe Hokule’a, which was designed by Molokai’s Todd Yamashita for the Polynesian Voyaging Society. The award came from the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association, the world’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization devoted to researching, collecting and promoting license plates. The win represented the 58th plate to be recognized by ALPCA, and the first time Hawaii has earned the “best plate” honor. 

The award was presented to Gov. Josh Green last week, and Yamashita also received a plaque. 

“We were proud to congratulate plate designer Todd Yamashita from Molokai with the award today, which is the first time Hawaii has won this award!”…

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Army Corps Hosts Meeting on Harbor Dredging

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Release

The Honolulu District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Hawaii Department of Transportation Harbors Division, is hosting a community information meeting to present the construction plan for the Kaunakakai Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project. The meeting will take place on June 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Duke Maliu Regional Park Pavilion in Kaunakakai. 

Over the past year, USACE has engaged with members of the Molokai community and stakeholders to hear concerns and ensure any potential impacts on the environment, recreation or fishing were addressed in the plan. Please join us for this presentation to learn more. …

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Machado Memorial Scholarship

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

CNHA News Release

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) has launched a scholarship opportunity to support students from Molokai who are the first in their family to pursue higher education. The Colette Pi‘ipi‘i Machado Scholarship honors the legacy of the late Colette Machado, a Molokai native, respected community leader, and former chair and longtime trustee for the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). 

The $2,500 scholarship is open to qualifying applicants now until June 24.

“Colette was a true mana wahine who fought passionately and tirelessly to uplift the lāhui, and in particular, the community of her beloved Molokai,” said Kūhiō Lewis, chief executive officer of CNHA.…

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Citrus Yellow Dragon Disease

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

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By Glenn I. Teves, County Extension Agent, UH CTAHR Molokai 

Citrus Greening disease, a bacteria, is one of the greatest threats to citrus worldwide and it has been spreading in the U.S. First reported in Florida in 2005, over 60 percent of the citrus crop has been impacted with over 7000 jobs and $4 billion in revenues lost. Since then, it has spread to Louisiana, South Carolina, Alabama, California, Texas, and Georgia. In 2015, the disease was found in Guam, and it’s just a matter of time before it reaches Hawaii. It’s important to keep this disease off of Molokai.…

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Golf Ace

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

Golf Ace

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By Rick Schonely

Kawai Spencer, fire fighter and bus driver and all around nice guy, is the June Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. Spencer shot a gross 88 and with his 27 handicap his net 61 got him the victory. The Hui O Kukui golf club would like to think the staff and management of iconic Ironwood Hills golf course for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai.…

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Rachel Kaleiokalani Keffer

Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

Rachel Kaleiokalani Keffer

We rejoice through our sadness as we announce the passing of Rachel Kaleiokalani Keffer (Calunod) on April 29, 2023. Youngest of four siblings, Rachel and her twin Raquel were born on June 3, 1971 to Peter and Shirley Calunod. Throughout Rachel’s grueling battle with colon cancer, she lived every day with unwavering faith. In the end, Rachel received the ultimate healing as she was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven in the warm embrace of God and the love of her life, Albert Napahi Dizon III.

Rachel is survived by her mother Shirley, older sister Yvette Erece, older brother Peter Jr, and twin sister Raquel Cabalar.…

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