Meet the Candidate: Norman Sakamoto
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By Karen Holt
Are you a Molokai nonprofit that hasn’t filed your tax return yet? You may lose your tax exempt status if you don't file tax returns immediately.
The IRS recently implemented a new tax filing requirement for small nonprofit organizations. Those who have not filed tax returns with the IRS now risk losing their 501(c)(3) status. The IRS has a complete list of all the endangered Hawai'i nonprofits at this link: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/hi.pdf
The following Molokai nonprofits are on the IRS list to lose their tax exempt status because they have not filed IRS tax returns:
Hawaiian Affairs Advance
Last week, Native Hawaiians of the Friendly Isle gave thanks and heard about the future of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) during its annual “Share Mana`o: OHA in Your Neighborhood” community meeting.
The meeting, held at Kulana `Oiwi, also shared plans of OHA’s ongoing projects and how it’s helping address the needs of the Hawaiian populace.
Before discussing the future, six Molokai beneficiaries talked about the past. They made presentations to the board about how they utilized OHA’s recent funding and extended their gratitude for the financial support.
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State to Revise Rules for Protected `Aina
Ancient fishponds, indigenous forests, beaches and reefs are just a few of Hawaii’s remaining natural and cultural resources residing in state-owned conservation districts.
After 16 years of no major changes, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is looking to revise the policies that protect these conservation regions. Some of the proposed changes would affect the shoreline setback, permits for land management activity, removal of invasive plants, fishponds and beach restoration among many other things.
A public meeting on the matter was held last Wednesday on Molokai, to gather community mana`o and help craft the amendments to the administrative rules that regulate such lands.
Meet the Candidate: Lyla Berg
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The Hawaii state primaries are on September 18.
County Offices Closed Friday
County of Maui News Release
All County of Maui offices will be closed on Friday, August 20, 2010 in observance of the Statehood Day holiday.
The Molokai Landfill and Recycling will be open from 8 a.m. - noon
All County pools will be closed on the holiday due to budget constraints. Pools will be open on Saturday and Sunday. The public is advised to call 270-8208 for daily recorded pool schedule information, which is updated by 9 a.m. seven days a week.
For more information on County services, programs and schedules, visit www.mauicounty.gov.
Got a Computer? Talk to Neil
Submitted by Beverly Pauole Moore
Former state representative and governor candidate Neil Abercrombie is hosting a virtual talk story this Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 7-8 p.m.
“Pau Hana 2.0 is a history-making opportunity to get together with friends to talk story, hear from Neil live, and encourage each other to vote early. The “virtual coffee hour” will be web-streamed live to locations across the state to build momentum to support Neil Abercrombie, the best choice for Governor. We will hear directly from Neil about his vision for Hawaii and why your active participation in this election is so important,” according to the website.
Native Hawaiian Health Care Gets Funding
Representative Mazie Hirono News Release
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today announced the awarding of $9,044,880 in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant funding to support Native Hawaiian health centers on Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Island of Hawaii.
These grants keep vital health care providers operational by enabling them to pay for rent, salaries, various overhead, and medications for qualified patients.
OHA Asks for Mana`o
Office of Hawaiian Affairs News Release
Native Hawaiians on Molokai will have an opportunity to meet with the administration of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) at an upcoming community meeting. This will be a chance for residents to share their mana`o with the agency and learn about OHA’s involvement in their community. The public is invited to attend. The OHA meetings on Molokai will be held on:
There will be a community meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Kulana `Oiwi Halau in Kalama`ula.
There will also be an OHA Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, Aug. 19, at 9 a.m.
King Vying for Reform
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Having worked in Hawaii’s legal system for 30 years, Adrienne King calls herself a “professional listener” – and did plenty of that on a recent campaign visit to Molokai. King, a Republican, is running for lieutenant governor, and last week The Molokai Dispatch sat down with her to talk about her plans for alternative energy, education reform and more government transparency.
Molokai Dispatch: What were some important issues you wanted to talk about during your visit to Molokai?
Adrienne King: I knew Molokai was the Friendly Isle -- small, large Hawaiian community -- and [has] had problems with the Ranch, water and windmills. From what I understand, it’s the process of the windmills that’s the issue – there aren’t enough people listening to each other. We should ask, ‘How can we do this better?’ I’ve noticed the people who want alterative energy, those that scream the loudest, want to put [windmills] on others’ land. I’m all for [alternative energy], just put it in your own backyard. We spend millions on importing oil; we should have serious exploration of everything – even nuclear [power]..JPG)
MD: What did you take away from your visit to Molokai?
King: How do we encourage change? People want new ways, to keep moving forward. We should have a world outlook, but not lose what makes Molokai so special. There’s a struggle between maintaining values and yet wanting to modernize. I just want to listen to people and do what they want to do. One gentleman told me ‘Just do the right thing, do what’s pono.’ The right thing is to help the people.
The Hawaii state primaries are on September 18.
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