News Releases

Releases that pertain to the Molokai and Hawaiian communities.

AARP to Tour Fishpond

Wednesday, September 11th, 2013

Molokai AARP News Release

The Molokai AARP has scheduled a bus trip for Tuesday, Sept. 24 to the  Ka Honua Momona Fishpond.  Lunch will be provided for a charge of $10.  Anyone wishing to go, please call Frances Feeter, 553-9857, for more information.  Reservations for lunch must be made by Thursday, Sept. 19.    The bus will leave from Mitchell Pauole Center at 9 a.m.  Lunch fees will be collected prior to departure.

The September AARP meeting speaker was April Kealoha from Legal Aid. AARP members were informed of the benefits of the organization. To contact Legal Aid for more information, please call 553-3251.…

Youth Water Activities

Monday, September 2nd, 2013

Youth in Motion News Release

Youth In Motion will be starting up on Monday, Sept. 9 with a 10-week program of activities. They include American Red Cross swimming and Stand Up Paddling.  The primary age group is 11 to 15 years old but 10 year olds may join if they can show commitment and are willing to listen and learn. Younger children and older youth/adults who choose to come or help for the Stand Up Paddling will be part of the Steward and Shepherd program and can still sign up. An adult must be present for anyone under 10 years old.…

Molokai Ranch to Host Heritage Rodeo

Monday, September 2nd, 2013

Molokai Ranch News Release

In honor of long-time Molokai paniolo Uncle Jimmy Duvauchelle who retired from ranching earlier this year, Molokai Ranch will host the Molokai Heritage Rodeo. The event, held on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 9 a.m.,  will feature traditional rodeo activities as well as cultural demonstrations, paniolo exhibits, live entertainment, Hawaiian healing and food booths.

The Molokai Ranch Rodeo Arena will also be dedicated and renamed the Uncle Jimmy Duvauchelle Rodeo Arena during the event.

Admission to the event at the Molokai Ranch Rodeo Arena in Maunaloa will be free and open to the public. Rodeo contestants will pay an entry fee and compete for trophy buckles and cash prizes.…

New Tour and Rental Business

Monday, September 2nd, 2013

New Tour and Rental Business

Molokai Ocean Tours and Outdoor Rentals News Release

A new store has made its debut at the Molokai Center in Kaunakakai named Molokai Ocean Tours and Outdoor Rentals.  Family- and locally-owned, it is primarily the storefront for the custom-designed tour boat, the Manu Ele`ele, and also cater to visitors’ common outdoor rental needs.

The Manu Ele`ele was designed and built on Molokai by the renowned catamaran designer Kirk Clark at Hawaiian Catamaran.  The vessel is uniquely designed for Hawaiian waters and is Coast Guard documented and approved, overseen by the Maritime Consortium with a certificate of compliance ensuring a drug-free captain and crew and each are certified in Heartsaver® First Aid and Adult/Child CPR. …

Krazy For Kolea Kontest Winners

Sunday, September 1st, 2013

Nene O Molokai News Release

This year’s 16th annual Krazy For Kolea Kontest winner was an unusually early kolea on the grass at the Puko`o harbor spotted by Mia Evans on July 19. She will receive a Kolea Research T-shirt from the Hawaii Audubon Society and a certificate for a free scoop of ice cream at Kamoi Snack-N-Go.

The kolea or Pacific Golden-Plover (Pluvialis fulva) has one of the longest transoceanic migrations of any of the world’s shorebirds, with some birds flying from breeding grounds in Alaska to winter as far away as Madagascar. The species has been documented migrating at speeds of up to 118 miles per hour.…

Molokai Hospice Partners with Veterans Group

Sunday, September 1st, 2013

Hospice Hawaii-Molokai News Release

Hospice Hawaii-Molokai has been designated a Level 1 partner of We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).  The NHPCO joined with the Department of Veterans Affairs to create the program, which is designed to explore the unique needs of veterans and help facilities care for them.

“We are tremendously proud of the Level 1 partnership achievement by our Molokai office,” said Ken Zeri, Hospice Hawaii President.  “Here in Hawaii we have so many veterans, and they deserve the best possible end-of-life care considering their sacrifices for the nation.  This partnership will allow our Molokai veterans to receive that extra attention.”…

Fire Dept. Demo

Sunday, September 1st, 2013

Fire Dept. Demo

Maui Fire Dept. News Release

In observation of Fire Prevention Week, the Maui Fire Department on Molokai will hold a live burn demonstration and other events on Saturday, Sept. 21. Join us at Kaunakakai Ball Park from 9 to 11 a.m. for our big show that will include a helicopter and Jaws of Life demo, cutting a car to simulate rescue, fire truck shoot down and burn demo of a structure.

We’ll also be joined by our friends Smokey Bear and Sparky Dog to aid in fire safety education. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuits and towels to get wet after the show.…

Local Store Celebrates 1 Year

Thursday, August 29th, 2013

Something for Everybody News Release

On Aug. 5, Something For Everybody celebrated its first year of business in Kaunakakai town.  The store was buzzing with excitement as customers old and new made their way in for the store’s “First Birthday” deals.  Each customer got $1 off their purchases with complimentary mahalo goodies and snack bags.

“It’s been a whirlwind of a year,” said first-time business owner Wailani Tanaka. “I know that I couldn’t have made it without the continued support and business from my community which I am ever so grateful for!”

To honor the store’s loyal customers, Loyalty cards and Daily Discounts made their debut on the anniversary. …

MECO Planned Kaluakoi Outages

Thursday, August 29th, 2013

MECO News Release

Maui Electric Company (MECO) will be scheduling periodic interruptions in electrical service for the Kaluakoi subdivision as part of a system improvement project to install new equipment in this community. Kaluakoi residences will be notified of specific dates and times of the outages via printed flyers delivered to their homes.

As part of this project, the periodic outages will be scheduled through October to replace several switchgears. A combination of electrical disconnect switches, fuses or circuit breakers used to control, protect and isolate electrical equipment, switchgears provide continued reliability of the electricity Maui Electric provides to customers.

Should there be any questions or concerns, please contact Maui Electric directly at 1-877-871-8461.…

County Budget Decisions

Wednesday, August 28th, 2013

Maui County News Release

It’s that time of year when the County of Maui makes big budget decisions. Come out and add your input to what’s important to fund this year. Mayor Alan Arakawa is encouraging all community members to participate in the Community Budget Meetings for Fiscal Year 2015, which will be held around the county next month.

The budget meeting on Molokai will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 5:45 p.m. for the CDBG hearing and 6 p.m. for the budget meeting at the Mitchell Pauole Center.

“Feedback from these meetings provides valuable direction to for us,” said Mayor Arakawa.…