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

A Busy November

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Molokai History Project News Release

The Molokai History Project has planned several intriguing and educational November events for all our Molokai friends and visitors. No doubt, you will enjoy our three special “talk story” occasions so please mark your calendars on the dates listed in our ad, and by the end of the month you will have heard an entertaining story of growing up on Molokai; you will learn about the history and the importance of the fishponds, and you will have a better understanding of the Hawaiian culture through the eyes of those who were born and raised here. These events are not to be missed.…

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Play Honoring Prince Kuhio Coming to Molokai

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Play Honoring Prince Kuhio Coming to Molokai

Hawaii Pono’i Coalition News Release

The Hawaii Ponoʻi Coalition proudly presents Ke Kaua o Ka Lahui: The Life of Prince
Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana‘ole Pi‘ikoi, a compelling living history play that captures the essence and
accomplishments of Prince Kuhio. Written by acclaimed playwright Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl and
directed by Sammie Choy, this moving production brings to life the impactful legacy of one of
Hawaii’s most significant leaders and cultural advocates. Originally debuted at ‘Iolani Palace in
September 2022 as part of Hawaiian History Month, this performance returns to deepen
connections to Kuhio’s enduring influence on Hawaiian identity, leadership, and civic
responsibility.
Ke Kaua o Ka Lahui traces the journey of Prince Kuhio from his early years as a young royal to
his lifelong dedication to Hawaii’s people.…

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Children’s Theatre Hosts Christmas Nativity Festival

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Hokulani Children’s Theater News Release
The Hokulani Children’s Theatre of Molokai (CTOM) invites the community to celebrate the start of the Christmas season with the Hokulani Christmas Nativity Festival, themed “Come Let Us Adore Him.” This festive event will take place on Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Home Pumehana Main Hall. It will be an evening filled with music, art, and pageantry, featuring the talents of Molokai’s children and local artists.
At the heart of the festival is a special children’s pageant, reenacting the Nativity story and bringing the birth of Jesus to life.…

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Ward Represents MHS at States

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Ward Represents MHS at States

This fall, Waile’a Ward was the only Molokai High School (MHS) athlete to compete in the state tournament. After a 16th place finish at the Maui Interscholastic League DII Championship, Ward along with coach Mahina Hou Ross were headed to the 2024 Honolulu Marathon Cross Country State Championships.

Held on Saturday, Nov. 2 in Kahului, Ward, who is a freshman, was able to put down a solid time of 23:54.27.…

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Celebrating Filipino American History Month

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Celebrating Filipino American History Month

“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.…

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Continued Investigation into Yamashita Bay Fire

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Continued Investigation into Yamashita Bay Fire

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.…

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Hawaiian Halloween 

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Hawaiian Halloween 

With roots in the nearly 2,000-year-old Celtic Samhain festival, Halloween celebrates the strange and inexplicable, the hidden and mysterious. For Hawaii, one legend in particular fits this intersection of the historic and the supernatural: night marchers. 

 

Night marchers are believed to be the spirits of royal warriors, said to walk in procession through certain locations at night. This spectral phenomenon is well known throughout Hawaii.

 

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Kanoe Davis said she’s had first-hand experiences with them. 

 

“I’ve had several encounters,” Davis explained, both in Pala’au State Park and Kawela. Her grandmother also told Davis about her own meetings with night marchers in Kalamaula.…

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Candidate Response: Mahina Poepoe (D)

Thursday, October 31st, 2024

Candidate Response: Mahina Poepoe (D)

Mahina Poepoe (D)

Running for State Representative, District 13

What are your priority goals for Molokai if elected? 

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. …

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Candidate Response: Keani Rawlins-Fernandez

Thursday, October 31st, 2024

Candidate Response: Keani Rawlins-Fernandez

Keani Rawlins-Fernandez

Running for Maui County Council – Molokai Councilmember 

 

What are your priority goals for Molokai if elected? 

 

My priorities include continuing the work of relocating our firefighters from the Puko‘o Station to the future ‘Ualapu‘e Station, increasing the number of firefighters in Mana‘e, improving our air ambulance service, and supporting the Molokai Community Health Center. Likewise, working to ensure equitable funding for Molokai, particularly for capital improvements, equipment, and competitive grants to nonprofits and economic development opportunities.

 

My priorities also include promoting food sovereignty with grants, such as Farmers Microgrant and HFUU-Molokai Chapter and deer management, through partnership with the Molokai Hunting Club, keeping the county council accessible and transparent, continuing to malama our keiki with grants to support travel, Boys and Girls Club, and kupuna services through grants to Molokai Rural Health Care , and advancing our initiatives in climate action, ‘aina-back, and energy independence.  …

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Candidate Response: John Pele

Thursday, October 31st, 2024

Candidate Response: John Pele

John Pele 

Running for Maui County Council — Molokai Councilmember 

 

What are your priority goals for Molokai if elected?

I would like to reach out to the community to see if there is a need for housing options for our

residents. However, we must build in a way that insulates us from outside speculation. Land

trusts and leaseholds are good examples of this. I would also seek continued funding for our

keiki and kupuna programs as well as try to expand services for mental health and substance

abuse. Programs dealing with environmental issues and invasive species should also be

considered for funding.…

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