News Releases

Releases that pertain to the Molokai and Hawaiian communities.

Rep. Carroll Speaks Out Against Wind Turbines and Cables

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

Rep. Carroll Speaks Out Against Wind Turbines and Cables

Office of Mele Carroll News Release

Rep. Mele Carroll (13th District) voiced many Molokai residents’ concerns in Honolulu today, urging the Governor and the public utilities commission to find alternatives to proposed wind turbines and undersea cables on the island. Carroll introduced House Concurrent Resolution 189, which urges that island-specific alternatives be considered in order to reduce negative impacts on Molokai and Lana`i.

“The message from both Lana`i and Molokai residents is very clear – no wind turbines, no undersea cables,” Carroll said. “I have been meeting with both islands’ community leaders, and as far as they are concerned, the potential risks that turbines and undersea cables pose outweigh the possible benefits.”…

Native Hawaiian Scholarship Available

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

Native Hawaiian Scholarship Available

Liko A`e News Release

Liko A`e Native Hawaiian Leadership Program is accepting applications for those of Hawaiian ancestry wanting to pursue college degrees from accredited schools throughout Hawai`i and the U.S. With funding made possible by the U.S. Department of Education, Title VII(B) Native Hawaiian Education Act and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Native Hawaiian students pursuing vocational and higher education degrees from associates to doctorates are eligible to apply for these funds.

Since 2003, Liko A`e has successfully supported more than 2,000 college students pursuing a diverse range of degree programs. This year, in addition to providing financial scholarships, Liko A`e’s Leadership Program will require students to participate in mentoring programs, focused community service projects and online community building.…

Talking Circle for Problem Solvers

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

MCHC news release

A Talking Circle for Molokai practitioners, mediators, family members and anyone else interested will be March 19 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Molokai Community Health Center. The Talking Circle will allow everyone to share and compare different ideas related to the broad spectrum of problem-solving methods available in our multi-cultural community.

Molokai’s community is blessed with many mea Ho’ala – practitioners of  ho’oponopono, lomilomi, massage, la’au lapaau, behavioral health, counseling  and other healing arts – who understand that disputes and painful emotions are often barriers to good health and healing. People who helps problem-solve in their family, church or community could benefit from learning more about the different ways available on Molokai to help with conflict resolution.…

Soup R’ Bowl Fundraiser

Sunday, March 10th, 2013

Soup R’ Bowl Fundraiser

MAC News Release

Molokai Arts Center (MAC) invites everyone to the third annual Soup R’ Bowl fundraiser March 16 at Coffees of Hawaii in Kualapu`u. MAC is helping Coffees of Hawaii celebrate the 200th anniversary of coffee in the Hawaiian islands. With hundreds of beautiful bowls, this Soup R’ Bowl promises to be the best yet.

Soup will be served from 5 until 7 p.m. The public can sip on soup and enjoy the tunes of jazz pianist David Henderson, followed by the U.S. Air Force Band.

The soup choices include: vegetarian pumpkin, tortilla, chicken with wild rice, Portuguese bean and chili.…

Results from the First 5K

Sunday, March 3rd, 2013

Molokai Middle and Kualapu`u Charter schools news release

The first 5K in the Kualapu’u Charter and Molokai Middle School series of five 5K’s went off without a hitch this Saturday with over 40 participants – racers, runners and walkers – taking on the three-mile challenge from Coffees of Hawai`i to Ala Ekahi and back.

Taking first place overall was Molokai High School track standout Akona Adolpho, winning in a time of 20:07.  Second and third places went to fellow MHS teammates: Hunter Manaba with a time of 21:50 and Grayson Aldridge with a time of 22:08.  In the women’s open division, Sue Forbes and Jesse Ford continued their three-year duel with Sue managing to outlast her longtime rival and friend. …

Research Team Discovers Existence of Hawaii Sign Language

Friday, March 1st, 2013

 

University of Hawai`i News Release

A research group based in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa announced this morning that they have confirmed the existence of a previously undocumented language in Hawai‘i called Hawai‘i Sign Language (HSL). This is the first time since the 1930’s that a previously unknown language, either spoken or signed, has been documented in the U.S., and it could be the last of America’s undiscovered languages.

The announcement was made in conjunction with the 3rd International Conference on Language Documentation and Conservation at UH Mānoa.

HSL, the indigenous language of Deaf people in Hawai‘i, is one of only two known surviving sign languages in the United States.…

Free Denture Cleanings at MCHC

Friday, March 1st, 2013

Free Denture Cleanings at MCHC

MCHC News Release
Moloka’i Community Health Center’s dental team is now offering free denture cleanings at annual exams. This new service was implemented to help patients keep their dentures clean and free from plaque buildup and tarter that causes oral infections and gingivitis. Go Here to get rid off dental issues or you can also look for the best dental implants Mexico to sort out any kind of issues related to oral health.

When a patient schedules an annual check-up or cleaning, they will receive an oral cancer screening along with head and neck exam, and their dentures will undergo an ultrasonic cleaning.…

An Evening with the Galliard String Quartet

Thursday, February 28th, 2013

An Evening with the Galliard String Quartet

MAC News Release

The Galliard String Quartet, considered Hawaii’s premier string quartet, will perform a free concert March 5 in the Kaunakakai Elementary School Cafeteria. The students from the Molokai String and Brass program, under the direction of Bob Underwood, will open for the Honolulu-based quartet. The Molokai students will also work with the quartet individually in master classes while the musicians are on Molokai.

The Galliard String Quartet performs programs that include the works of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Ravel, Schubert and Brahms. Music of the masters is the Galliard’s forte, but the group’s repertoire also includes Strauss waltzes, romantic interludes, light classics, Hawaiian music, popular music and more.…

Molokai Bowhunters Welcome a New Year

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

Molokai Bowhunters Welcome a New Year

Molokai Bowhunters Club News Release

 

 

The Molokai Bowhunters Club wishes everyone a Happy New Year. We plan to keep everyone informed of our club activities throughout the year. Our range is located in Kalae, just past Coffees of Hawaii on the left, heading up to Kalaupapa. The range consists of 10 acres of official targets, uphill & downhill challenges and practice targets.

First and foremost, we would like to acknowledge our elected officers of the Molokai Bowhunting Club:
PRESIDENT – DAMIAN PIRES
VICE PRESIDENT – GODFREY AKAKA
SECRETARYS – KALEO LENWAI / SHARIS KIKUKAWA
TREASURE – BRYAN YATSUSHIRO
SGT @ ARMS – BRIAN TACHIBANA
HUNTING COORDINATORS – NELSON RAPANOT, KIMO KAIAMA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
NFAA TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR – NELSON RAPANOT
RANGE DIRECTORS – LANCE TANCAYO, BRIAN TACHIBANA
REGISTRATION LEADERS – MARY RAPANOT, SUSAN NARTATEZ, SHERYL RAWLINS-LENWAI
HANDICAP CHAIRMAN – KALEO LENWAI
FOOD COORDINATORS- WARREN LEE, FRANKY PUPUHI

The Molokai Bowhunters Club first started back in 1988 and was founded by our late friend Joe Kailiponi, a seven-time state champion and well known member of the archery/bowhunting community.…

FoodCorps Seeks Volunteers

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

FoodCorps Seeks Volunteers

FoodCorps News Release

The national FoodCorps is recruiting service members throughout Hawai‘i who are passionate about healthy food, farms and kids to help connect our keiki to real food and help them grow up healthy. Sust `aina ble Molokai, the grassroots community organization that educates keiki to bring back Molokai’s legacy of `aina momona, will be a service site for two members.

FoodCorps, a national organization addressing childhood obesity and food insecurity in underserved communities, operates in 12 states and will add Hawai`i, California and New Jersey this year. The Kohala Center will be the Hawai`i host site.

FoodCorps is accepting applications for its third class of service members and is seeking to hire ten service members in Hawai‘i.…