News Releases

Releases that pertain to the Molokai and Hawaiian communities.

Join the Crop of Producers

Wednesday, July 24th, 2013

Whole Foods News Release

Are you a farmer or producer interested in creating excellent products? A day-long summit to share information, inspiration and networking opportunities with Hawaii farmers and producers will be held on Kaui, Maui and Oahu Aug. 6-10. Called Sprout, the program is intended to cultivate Hawaii’s next crop of artisanal producers.

Whole Foods welcomes all existing and aspiring Hawaii farmers and producers to learn more about topics including becoming a Whole Foods Market supplier, pricing and business models, the retailer’s perspective, branding and marketing, financing, Whole Food’s Market’s local producer loan program, distribution, packaging, local ingredient sourcing, and more. …

Hawaiian Studies Degree

Wednesday, July 24th, 2013

UH Maui College Molokai News Release

The University of Hawaii Maui College, Molokai will be offering an associate in arts degree in Hawaiian studies starting this fall.

“Establishing the associate degree program is an important step for UH system initiatives perpetuating Hawaiian language, culture, and values,” the Hawaiian Studies instructors at UH, Maui College said.

The new associate degree program will benefit all students seeking a deeper understanding of Native Hawaiian culture and history and is a pathway to any four-year degree.  The degree also is expected to be of interest to those entering the workforce or other areas of study where knowledge of the host culture is desired.…

Relay for Life 2013

Wednesday, July 24th, 2013

Relay for Life Molokai News Release

On Aug. 9 and 10, the American Cancer Society will be holding its seventh annual Relay for Life of Molokai. The effort began in 1985, when one man, Dr. Gordy Klatt, walked, jogged and ran around a track for 24 hours raising money for his local American Cancer Society unit. Today, it’s a worldwide movement to eliminate cancer that now takes place in more than 5,100 communities in the U.S.  and in 20 other countries around the world.

Nearly 4 million people participate in the life-changing event, which raised a total of more than $4 billion to fund the American Cancer Society’s mission.…

Ready to Learn at MHS

Wednesday, July 24th, 2013

Ready to Learn at MHS

MHS News Release

“Ready to Learn” is the theme for Molokai High School (MHS) as we begin the 2013-14 school year.  We want our students to be 100 percent prepared with habits of mind that address higher education desires as well as be ready to enter the work force.  We are looking to implement a few non-negotiable items and hope you will agree these will contribute to the overall success of your student.

Uniforms
Uniform were instituted for academic performance, student appearance and conduct.  We continue to see dramatic progress in each area thanks to the uniform policy.…

MECO Aerial Inspections

Wednesday, July 24th, 2013

MECO News Release

Maui Electric Company (MECO) will be using helicopters to perform routine power line inspections on Maui, Molokai and Lanai. Weather permitting, the inspections will be performed on Tuesday, July 23 to Thursday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Molokai and Lanai inspections are scheduled for Thursday.

Routine aerial inspections of Maui Electric’s equipment, including electrical lines, poles and substations, are necessary to ensure stable and reliable electrical service for Maui County’s electric customers.

Should there be any questions or concerns, please contact MECO directly at 871-8461 on Maui and 1-877-871-8461 on Lanai and Molokai.…

Kamehameha Schools Molokai Grads

Wednesday, July 24th, 2013

Kamehameha Schools Molokai Grads

Kamehameha Schools News Release

Congratulations to the Molokai Class of 2013 Graduates of Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus.  Commencement exercises were held on Sunday, May 26 at the Neil Blaisdell Arena.  Molokai was represented with 16 graduates who lived as boarders on campus, some entering as seventh graders and some as ninth graders.
Graduates include Mika Lindo, Poki`i Apiki, Kiaka Lima-Mollena, `Ioane Teves, Namakana Pa-Kala, Houston Hiro, Crysten Kalua, Briann Young, Dara Naeole, Lisa Dudoit, Keolewa Puhi, Nanea Manangan, `Olana Chow, Kawaipuna Kalipi, Ka`ulu Apuna and Railyn Young.

Congratulations, graduates, on your accomplishments and especially for your dedication and commitment to your education while living away from home all these years.…

Property Appraiser on Molokai

Wednesday, June 26th, 2013

County of Maui News Release

The County of Maui will have an appraiser from the Real Property Assessment Division available to talk story and answer questions regarding property values, agriculture use and exemptions at the Mitchell Pauole Center in front of the Real Property office on Friday, June 28 from 9 to 11 a.m.

For more information please call the Real Property Assessment office on Molokai at 553-3221 or toll free at 1-800-272-0117 and ask for the Real Property Assessment Section.…

Funding Available to Enter “Made in Hawaii” Product Show

Friday, June 7th, 2013

 

County of Maui News Release
If you have a locally-made product you would like to showcase in the “Made in Hawaii” festival but do not have the funds to pay for an exhibit, assistance is available. Funding is being offered for locally-made product companies in Maui, Molokai and Lanai to exhibit at the Made in Hawaii Festival, announced the County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and INNOVATE Hawaii. The festival will be held August 16-18 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall & Arena on Oahu.

The festival is a three-day showcase of “Made in Hawaii” products including food, books, art, gifts, fashions, plants, crafts, produce and more.…

Support Keiki Surf Series

Friday, June 7th, 2013

Ko Molokai Keiki O Ke Kai News Release

The Ko Molokai Keiki O Ke Kai summer surf series celebrate its 24th anniversary this year thanks to the generosity of donors like you. This event is more than just a fun activity. It provides a way for families to spend quality time with their children and promotes a safe, drug- and alcohol-free activity for youth during the summer break. A total of 75 children, age 12 years and younger, participate on a yearly basis.

This year, the surf meet series will be held on Saturdays, June 15 and 29, wrapping up with an awards luncheon on Saturday, July 13.…

Public Meeting for HECO Action Plan

Friday, June 7th, 2013

HECO news relese

Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light Company have scheduled meetings to seek public comment on draft five-year action plans. Molokai’s meeting will be Wednesday, June 19 at the Mitchell Pauole Center from 6 to 8 p.m.

The action plans are part of the Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) process, which looks at how the utilities will meet future energy needs. The Hawaiian Electric Companies intend to file an action plan for each company with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC) by June 28.

The Hawaiian Electric Companies will consider all comments in developing plans that will guide the utilities in coming years.…