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News Releases

Releases that pertain to the Molokai and Hawaiian communities.

Legislators to Talk Wind with Local Residents

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Members of the Hawaii Legislature and guests will be visiting Molokai on Wednesday, Nov. 2 to hear from island residents about a wind farm proposed for Molokai.

Sens. Mike Gabbard and Kalani English, Rep. Denny Coffman and Susan Kodani, district director for Congresswoman Mazie Hirono, will spend the day visiting various parts of the island. 

Gabbard, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment said, "I want to make it clear that we are coming because we truly want to listen to residents' thoughts, feelings and concerns about a proposed wind farm on Molokai.  We think that it’s important to hear directly from the people of Molokai, not in a formal town hall-type setting, but more in an informal, conversational setting."

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Molokai Department of Taxation Office Temporarily Closed

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

The State of Hawaii Department of Taxation Molokai Office will be closed for three weeks beginning Oct. 17. Taxpayers may leave their tax returns in the drop box located at the Molokai Office in order to timely file their returns. The Maui District Tax Office will be providing telephone assistance during this temporary closure at 1-800-485-6071.

"We appreciate Molokai residents' patience and understanding during the temporary closure," stated Director of Taxation Fred Pablo.  "Our hard-working Maui District Office staff will extend a helping hand to our Molokai residents until we're able to re-open the office."

The Department's Molokai Office is located in the Molokai Multi-Service Center, 35 Ala Malama Street, Room 101, in Kaunakakai.

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Blue Gold Film Screening

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Sust`AINAble Molokai News Release

Join Sust`AINAble Molokai on Saturday, Oct. 23 for a free screening of the award-winning film “Blue Gold: World Water Wars.” Based on the ground-breaking book by Maude Barlow and Tony Clark, the film sheds light on the world’s rapidly approaching water crisis and suggests that wars of the future will be fought over water as they are today over oil. Teri Waros will host the event at Kalele Bookstore beginning at 6:30 p.m. See you there!

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Molokai General Goes Pink

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Molokai General Goes Pink

During the month of October, Molokai General Hospital (MGH) is going pink in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. MGH’s Pink Angels will be handing out brochures in front of Friendly Market every Friday this month in attempt to raise awareness and educate our community about the importance of women having a mammogram done annually after the age of 40. The Pink Angels will also be giving out free pink shopping bags during the month of October in celebration of the occasion. So come and visit us this Friday!

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OHA Announces Search for New CEO

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

With anticipation and sadness, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees announces today it will begin the search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). OHA’s current CEO, Clyde Namu`o, will be leaving OHA on December 30, 2011. The process to initiate a search for a new CEO is anticipated to unfold over the course of the next three to five months.

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MoHS Quarterly Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

Molokai Humane Society News Release

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Happy First Anniversary A Light From Heaven

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

A Light From Heaven News Release

It has been one year since we opened our doors!  Come celebrate with our One Year Anniversary Sale from Oct. 10 through 15.  Selected items are 10 percent off.  Refreshments will be offered on the 10th.  Come check us out: A Light From Heaven, located above American Savings Bank. 

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Cooking Catches On

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

It looks like the Molokai Culinary Center (MCC) has hit a nerve. Whether it's the high cost of dining out, sentimental memories of family recipes, or simply an inspiration ready to be acted upon, the idea of cooking lessons is taking off. Don Hill, the chef and principal instructor at MCC reports that during July, August and September, nearly 20 people attended six lessons/workshops and practiced a total of 21 different recipes. A few brave souls have attended as many as three sessions each. The most productive session was on Friday, Sept. 16, when four participants created 224 servings of pastry for the St. Damien Country Fair in only three hours!

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Community Health Center Moves to New Location

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

MCHC News Release

Molokai Community Health Center (MCHC) made the big move into their newly renovated Oceanside facility Sept. 16.  Staff and patients alike are excited to have the expanded space to better serve our community. 
 
The renovation of the former Pau Hana Inn property, however, is far from complete.  Two more phases to the project remain, including the renovation of the smaller buildings, pool rehabilitation, landscaping, and parking lot expansion.

“We’re in and that’s huge, but we still have some work ahead of us,” said Desiree Puhi, MCHC executive director.
 
Board President Rosie Davis stated, “It was so exciting to see everything come together as planned. The campus came to life right before my eyes.” 

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Coffees of Hawaii Closes Espresso Bar

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Coffees of Hawaii News Release

Coffees of Hawaii, LLC (COH), based in Kualapu`u, Molokai, will be winding down its food and beverage services at its Kualapu`u Plantation Espresso Bar beginning Oct.1. The Molokai airport location will remain open seven days a week from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. They will continue to serve their famous Mocha Mamas at the airport. The Blue Monkey Gift Shop at the COH Plantation will remain open and will continue to sell the COH retail coffee brands. Na Ohana Ho Aloha will also continue to play every Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Plantation.

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