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

Tree Perspectives

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023

We look at a tree and it looks differently as we walk around it.  If we look at the tree from only one perspective, we only have this perspective.  It’s not that our perspective is wrong, it’s just limited.  

Too often we get stuck trying to figure out who’s perspective is right or who’s is wrong.  But this is not the right question we should be asking ourselves.  Why are we viewing the tree from only one perspective?  This is not only boring but we miss so much beauty hidden in the branches. In case a tree needs to be removed due to an infestation, be sure to contact an expert.…

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Trustee and Beneficiary in Trust

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023

Trustee and Beneficiary in Trust

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By Eileen M.S. Nims, Esq.

A revocable trust is a wonderful invention. It allows you to protect your assets from going through probate, while maintaining full control over your properties while you are alive. That is because during your lifetime, you are both the trustee and the beneficiary. Upon your passing, the trust becomes irrevocable. This means that no changes can be made to the instructions and the content of the trust. A huge advantage of an irrevocable trust is that is also shields the beneficiaries’ share of assets against predators, creditors and disability.

Predators are those people who suddenly become the beneficiary’s best friend, or people who ask money for their child’s medical bills, or people who will sell you a bridge in Iowa.…

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Professed And Counting

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023

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It has been said, though not written, that on Feb. 8, 1944 Patrick and Mary (Fallon) Killilea found me at the end of a rainbow. Subsequently I grew up on my family’s small farm in North East Galway. I attended Killian National School and played Gaelic football for my parish of Newbridge. After finishing primary school, I attended St. Joseph’s College secondary school and played rugby and Gaelic football for my school. I got quite a kick out of both.

During the Easter vacation of my senior year, a Sacred Hearts priest from my parish came by my home and convinced me to enter the novitiate of the Sacred Hearts in Cootehill, County Cavan.…

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Dr. Aluli’s Homecoming

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

Dr. Aluli’s Homecoming

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Molokai’s beloved Dr. Noa Emmett Aluli was brought home last week on the Hokule’a, after his passing on Nov. 30, 2022, and welcomed by family, friends and a large gathering of community in an emotional ceremony at Kaunakakai Wharf. The sound of the pu greeted Hokule’a as it approached, and cultural practitioners chanted it in to dock. A hushed crowd looked on as Aluli’s ashes were passed from Hokule’a’s deck to awaiting family.

Aluli’s life partner, Davianna McGregor, with his lei-draped urn in her arms, talked about the parallel paths of Hokule’a’s leadership and that of the organization that Aluli was instrumental in founding. …

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Children’s Theatre Launched on Molokai

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

By Sage Yamashita, Intern Reporter

Hokulani Children’s Theatre of Molokai (Hokulani CTOM) is here to enrich and inspire the young people of Molokai through theater and the performing arts experience. Officially launched in January 2023, Hokulani CTOM is a grassroots effort created by Vicki Boswell built on community effort. Twenty youth from the ages six to 18 have started to participate and bring their talents to the theater’s first production, The Legend of Mulan. 

“My husband and [my] goal was to go on a mission for 10 years and serve other places,” said Boswell. “I kept having these feelings that we were needed at home, so we came home, and the thought was if I’m here, what do you need me to do?…

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Computer Science Innovation at Kaunakakai School

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

Computer Science Innovation at Kaunakakai School

By Jack Kiyonaga, Community Reporter 

The students in Kawika Gonzales’ fifth grade class at Kaunakakai School are excited about learning two subjects that aren’t often studied together: computer science and Hawaiian culture.  Thanks to a three-year grant from the University of Hawaii, Gonzales is teaching a program he believes has led to substantial progress in computer science education. 

The grant focuses on the role of culturally relevant computing by combining aspects of computer science with Hawaiian history and traditions. 

Dan Hoffman, one of the University of Hawaii faculty members directing the grant, explained that “the grant is designed around the idea that ‘curriculum is not enough’”. …

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Farmers Finish Seasons Strong

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

By Sage Yamashita, Intern Reporter

Farmer pride rose throughout the islands of Hawaii, Maui and Molokai last week. The Lady Farmers Basketball team traveled to the Division II HHSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament games in Hilo, and the Swimming and Wrestling teams gave it their all at competitions on Maui – all while Farmers’ friends and family supported them from home. 

The Lady Farmers drew some fire from Kilauea while on Hawaii Island for their last games and played fiercely. After traveling the 141-mile distance, Molokai’s first game in the tournament was against Hawaii Preparatory Academy (HPA). The girls played hard, but HPA took the win with a score of 68 to 44.…

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Temporary Water Shut-Off for Hoʻolehua

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

DHHL News Release 

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), through its contractor Goodfellow Bros., will install new valves on the Hoʻolehua Water System on Molokai during the evenings of Feb. 21 and Feb. 23, weather permitting.

Water service is scheduled to be shut off from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on both dates for customers in the Hoʻolehua area, including businesses and Kualapuʻu School.

Affected customers are asked to store water and adjust schedules accordingly. In the event of technical difficulties or unforeseen conditions such as weather, potable water trucks will be placed near the Lanikeha Center and the DHHL baseyard for community use. …

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Soup ‘R Bowl is Coming

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

MAC News Release 

It’s that time of year again! Get your tickets now for the 2023 Molokai Arts Center (MAC) Soup ‘R Bowl. The 13th annual fundraiser event will be held at Lanikeha Community Center in Ho’olehua on Saturday, March 11. Tickets are being sold online at bit.ly/3JE5Mos. 

What happens at the Soup ‘R Bowl? A ticket gains you entrance to tables lined with over 300 ceramic bowls (and a few Molokai mugs) handcrafted by artisans at the Molokai Arts Center. Redeem your ticket for a bowl or mug of your choice as well as a hearty soup meal. Make it a night out with your family or friends.…

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Ricky C. Agbuya

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

Ricky C. Agbuya

Ricky C. Agbuya, age 52, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, passed away surrounded by his family on Jan. 21, 2023.

Ricky was born in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines on Nov. 10, 1970. He attended Saint Louis College from 1983 to 1987. In 1991, he graduated from Lorma College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After nursing school, he worked at Ilocos Regional Medical Center for 10 years. Ricky made the island of Molokai his home in June 2001, where he worked as a caregiver for CareResource Hawaii for 20 years. He also worked as a dialysis technician at Molokai Dialysis since 2005.…

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