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

Spring Sports Close Out the Season

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Spring Sports Close Out the Season

By Jack Kiyonaga, Reporter

The Maui Interscholastic League Division II champion Farmers Baseball team took on the state tournament last week. The Farmers were ultimately defeated by Damien, 7-2, and Konawaena, 9-2. The Farmers finished the year with a 13-4 record and their ninth consecutive MIL DII title. 

“Mahalo Molokai for all the love and support! Mahalo Mr. Schonely, Lee and faculty, parents for all the help this season, my ohana for getting my back and most importantly the boys that had to deal with me throughout the season, until next season,” said MHS Baseball Coach Keahi Rawlins in a Facebook post. …

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Tokuda Pledges Air Assistance

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Tokuda Pledges Air Assistance

By Jack Kiyonaga, Reporter 

Congressman Jill Tokuda, the U.S. Representative for Hawaii’s Second District, is in the process of writing a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding Molokai’s airline crisis. 

“I’d like to create a thoughtful letter that really lays out the transportation crisis and vulnerability that exists,” said Tokuda. “Right now, the only constant is that it is inconsistent,” she added. 

Tokuda explained to Molokai residents gathered at her town hall meeting held at Mitchell Pauole Center last Thursday that the FAA needs data on flight delays and cancelations along with personal testimony to make a difference. 

Molokai community members related horror stories of family members passing away without loved ones and surgeries cancelled – all due to flight expense and unreliability. …

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MHS Senior Wins District Rodeo Championship

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

By Jack Kiyonaga, Reporter 

Molokai High senior Kahiwa Augustiro was named district champion by the Hawaii High School Rodeo Association. At the Maui District Finals, which took place April 1 and 2 on Maui, Augustiro took home victories in multiple events including steer wrestling, team roping and bull riding. He also came away with the award for best all-around cowboy. 

Bull riding is Augustiro’s favorite event. 

“Riding bulls is all in your head,” explained Augustiro. “You’re supposed to know what you’re doing already.” 

When he’s on the bull, all Augustiro thinks about “is just making that eight second ride.” 

While there is no rodeo team at MHS, Augustiro travels with his younger brother Buzz and cousin Baby together to compete at events off-island. …

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Pūnana Leo Ho’omau

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Pūnana Leo o Molokai News Release

E hele mai a launa pū me mākou. Hui Mākua o ka Pūnana Leo o Molokai presents Ho‘omau 2023, happening this Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Kualapu’u Rec Center. Booths and activities include local crafts, ‘ono food, keiki corner, lucky number, entertainment and more! 

This event will benefit the keiki of Pūnana Leo o Moloka’i. We hope to see you there. E ola ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.…

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Give Input on Renewable Energy Projects

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Ho’ahu News Release 

Come learn about and give input on the first community-owned solar projects on Molokai at a virtual meeting to be held May 20 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Residents can check hoahuenergy.coop/community-meetings/ for login information.

The purpose of the meeting is to share information about two community-based renewable energy projects proposed to be developed on Molokai in Kualapuʻu and Palaʻau and to solicit public comments to be filed with the Public Utilities Commission.

Hoʻahu Energy Cooperative Molokai (Hoʻahu) was first formed in 2020 by Molokai community advocates to enable our island residents to design and own renewable energy projects built on Molokai.…

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Art of Life

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Art of life is everyday of our life. Art of love, kindness, compassion, care, respect. Art of our everyday imagination, creativity, have a happy fun day, do good, beautiful things with our life, for the good of all life. Art of all human race to recognize our purpose, responsibility, mission for life, for the good of all life. Art is whatever we created with our own everyday life, that’s valuable to us, that makes us happy with a wonderful, beautiful smile of our new day, that doesn’t need anybody to approve or disapprove. We are all artists of life everyday. Enjoy the conversation. …

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A’o Aku; A’o Mai: What I Learn, I Teach

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

A’o Aku; A’o Mai: What I Learn, I Teach

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By Sara Jane Larkin, Teacher

First graders at Kilohana School used the prompt, “This is not a day you have already had. It is a day that you dream to have. My very best day starts with…” to write about their best day. …

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Kawakiu Archaeological Findings

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

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By Leihiwahiwa Ritte

Kawakiu is a subsistence fishing area that many depend on to feed their ʻohana. Gathering paʻakai, fishing, throwing net, diving, or harvesting ʻopihi along its pristine shoreline are common practices of subsistence in the area. However, beyond its beauty and the abundance it provides, Kawakiu is also a historical site with significant archaeological findings.

Several structures can still be seen today. Archaeologist Marshall Weisler published a study identifying house sites, fishing shrines, stone mounds, stone walls, and grinding slabs. Near the center of the point, south of Kawakiu Bay, there is a rock-walled structure. Weisler refers to it as “the most substantial structure in the Kawakiu Nui area.”…

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Golf Ace

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Golf Ace

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By Rick Schonely

Kamoana Spencer, firefighter, professional bus driver and all-around good guy, is the May Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. Spencer shot 46-47 for a gross total of 93 and with his 27 handicap his 66 net got him the victory. Congratulations Kamo! The Hui O Kukui GC would like to thank the staff and management of iconic Ironwood Hills golf course for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai.
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Artist in the School

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

MAC News Release

The Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) Artists in the Schools (AITS) provides grants to schools to bring in qualified, trained teaching artists from the Artistic Teaching Partners (ATP) Roster. The residency is designed to provide engaging, creative, and fun learning experiences based on the Fine Arts standards for all grade levels. Many of these teaching artists integrate their art form with other core curriculum areas, such as language arts, math, social studies, science, meeting both fine arts and other core standards.

This year, Kualapu’u Conversion Charter School was privileged to have poet Laurel Nakanishi work with 5, and Papa 6 classes. Laurel…

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