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

Golf Ace

Wednesday, March 15th, 2023

Golf Ace

Community Contributed

By Rick Schonely

Molokai High School athletic director and Molokai golf pro Lee DeRouin is the March Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. DeRouin shot 40–37 for a gross total of 77 and with his 11 handicap his net 66 got him into a playoff with Molokai golf pro Jeff Egusa. DeRouin got the victory over Egusa on the first playoff hole. 

The Hui O Kukui Golf Club 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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John “Bobo” Nicholas Perez Ill

Wednesday, March 15th, 2023

John “Bobo” Nicholas Perez Ill

John “Bobo” Nicholas Perez III, 76, of Ho’olehua, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 in Kamuela, Hawaii. He was born on May 12, 1946. 

Bo was a restaurant manager at Don Ho’s Island Grill, Molokai Lodge Dining Room and worked at Kanemitsu’s Bakery and Coffee Shop. He was a talented musician performing with Bell and James, Dick Jensen and Molokai Jazz West. He was high school teacher and member of the Western Washington Painters Union. Bo is a proud graduate of Molokai High Class of 1964. 

Celebration of Life will be held on April 15, 2023, Ho’olehua Congregational Church Fellowship Pavillion, 2205 Lihipali Avenue, Molokai.…

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Training Brings Local Energy Expertise

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

Training Brings Local Energy Expertise

By Jack Kiyonaga, Reporter 

Through the Molokai’s Ho’ahu Energy Cooperative, nine residents are now qualified to install solar panels and migro-grid technology. 

These newly certified graduates will be essential in reaching the state’s goal of 100 percent renewable energy by the year 2045, as well as responding to Molokai’s current energy and economic needs. 

The Molokai trainees attended online and Zoom classes hosted by Arizona State University, before heading off to Arizona for a week of hands-on training. The trainees were all Molokai community members who “had shown an interest in the industry,” explained Ho‘ahu Program Coordinator Liliana Napoleon. 

Molokai trainees were educated in “understanding safety protocols, reading manuals…stringing solar panels together, and understanding all the components of micro-grids.…

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Options for the Unhoused

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

Options for the Unhoused

By Jack Kiyonaga, Reporter 

For Molokai’s unhoused population, there could be relief in a new, fast-moving program. 

Oahu’s Blanche McMillian is the CEO of Hui Mahi’ai Aina and an advisor to Gov. Josh Green. She arrived on Molokai last Friday morning with a proposal based on her own experiences. 

One of 17 children, McMillian described the actions of her family and her Christian faith as the basis of her work with Hawaii’s homeless. McMillian has dedicated her life to putting that faith and upbringing into action. Through her Hui Mahi’ai Aina foundation, McMillian has built permanent homes for over 60 people.  …

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Local Farmer Launches Chicken Feed Experiment

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

Local Farmer Launches Chicken Feed Experiment

By Paul Hanley, Community Reporter

Molokai is experiencing a population explosion—of laying hens. Sust’ainable Molokai’s Poultry Egg Education Project (PEEP) has already helped 35 Molokai ‘ohana get into egg production, for their own use and for sale through the Mobile Market. 

While this is a significant gain for local food self-reliance, Molokai producers are still dependent on imported chicken feed. To be truly self-sufficient, the feed will have to be produced here as well, and Molokai farmer Ehiku Arnold may have a solution. He has launched an experiment to see if laying hens can survive and thrive on feed he produces on his farm. …

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Soup ‘R Bowl Coming Saturday

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

Soup ‘R Bowl Coming Saturday

MAC News Release

There are only a few more days left to purchase tickets 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 from 5 to 8 p.m. 

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 stubs for a bowl or mug of your choice as well as a hearty soup meal. This year you can select from Portuguese Bean Soup, Chicken Tinola, Seafood Chowder, or Potato/Kale Soup (Garrick Kanemitsu, Mike Holm, Carol Rocha).…

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Molokai First Stop on Mayor’s Tour

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

Maui County News Release 

Mayor Richard Bissen is launching Holomua Kakou to bring county government to the diverse communities that make up Maui County.

“Each community is unique, yet we are connected as one county,” Bissen said. “Our residents have busy lives with work and activities, and we appreciate the time everyone can share with us.”

The “Mayor Bissen and Your Team in Your Town” events will begin on Molokai on Wednesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 16, and feature two days of staff available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mitchell Pauole Center’s conference room for residents to drop in with any questions or requests for assistance.…

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Stranded

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

Community Contributed

By Father Pat Killilea, St. Francis Church, Kalaupapa

Flight 583 from Honolulu to Kalaupapa was rather bumpy but we made it safely across the treacherous waters of the Ka’iwi Channel. The plane looped around the south side of Molokai island, then headed north before turning to the right and shortly thereafter preparing to land. At which, the cry went up, “This is not Kalaupapa.” Sure enough, we were about to land at Ho’olehua, the topside Molokai airport. We were not happy. We had landed at the wrong airport and it was close to sunset.

Sunday, Feb. 19, had started well for me.…

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Resolving Transportation Issues

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

I recently wrote to Senator DeCoite and Mayor Bissen to address state and county issues regarding transportation for Molokai residents to neighbor islands. And, to kindly ask their help in finding solutions for better service.

As you are aware, Molokai no longer has a ferry offering transportation to Maui. As you are also aware, there is now only one airline, Mokulele, servicing Molokai. When the ferry went out of business, a major factor was price competition with the three airlines that served Molokai at that time. Now there is only one airline, Mokulele.

There is a serious problem with only having one method of transportation to and from Molokai. …

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Mahalo for Celebration of Life Help

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

Mahalo to all who participated and helped in the celebration of life for my wife, Capt. Arizona Aki. To the friends, mahalo! To the veterans of Molokai, mahalo! To the family as always, thank you. To the teachers, thank you. To my pastor Randy Manley, thank you. To the musicians, singers and sound people, thank you! Moku, thank you. To the Class of ’73 as always, thank you. But most of all big shout out to Ke Akua and Iesu Christo and Hemolele. 

May the Lord bless all of you, may He make His face to shine on all of you.…

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