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News Releases

Releases that pertain to the Molokai and Hawaiian communities.

NOAA Seeks Molokai Representative

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration News Release

For the first time, NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is actively seeking Lanai and Molokai representatives for its advisory council. The sanctuary is asking for applicants from all islands to fill nine primary seats and nine alterative seats on the council, which ensures public input into sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent.
 
The sanctuary is accepting applications for primary and alternate seats representing Commercial Shipping, Whale Watching, Ocean Recreation, Business/Commerce, Citizen-at-Large, Conservation, and Tourism.
 

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Pick a Pumpkin Day

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Pick a Pumpkin Day

Community Contributed

By Heart of Aloha Church

For the first time on Molokai, keiki and keiki-at-heart will be able to take a ride around a pumpkin patch, just in time for Halloween. The Heart of Aloha church has been growing pumpkins: traditional orange jack ‘o lantern (small, medium and large), unique white, mini (orange and white) and giant pumpkins. Come pick one on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 8 – 11 a.m.

Located along Kalae Highway, headed north before Kualapu`u Town, will be the pumpkins, refreshments available for purchase, and even a giant pumpkin contest – enter to guess how heavy they are. For more information visit heartofaloha.org.

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Big Prize for Student Filmmaking Contest

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Oceanic Time Warner News Release

Beep, beep! Oceanic Time Warner Cable has launched its first ever Road Runner High School High Speed Video Contest, inviting high school students from across the state to test their filmmaking skills for a chance to win a grand prize of $10,000 for their school’s Multimedia Department. Students are challenged with creating a short video of 90 seconds or less that creatively answers the question, “What Does Road Runner Do For You?”

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Tax Relief Workshop for Native Hawaiian Organizations

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Honua Consulting News Release

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is sponsoring free workshops for small Native Hawaiian serving organizations, to help them come into compliance with tax requirements by the Oct. 15 deadline.

A network of Hawaiian organizations and businesses have banded together to help small Native Hawaiian organizations maintain their tax exemption status. The IRS recently announced that October 15, 2010 will be the final day for small charities to take advantage of a one-time tax relief program before losing their tax exemption status.   

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Register Branded Livestock

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Department of Agriculture News Release

Owners of livestock brands in Hawaii are required to re-register their brands with the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2010.  Hawaii law requires owners of livestock in the state to register their brand to secure its validity and individuality. 

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Family Laundry

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii News Release

Don’t miss this one-time performance on Molokai: “Family Laundry,” a musical, comedy and a drama about a local Hawaiian family and their struggle to deal with a family member’s alcohol abuse.

The play will be performed at the Mitchell Pauole Center, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m., and is free to the public.

The title of the play “Family Laundry” comes from the belief that you should never air the family’s laundry or let the family problems become public. The play shows, however, that the act of sharing the family’s secrets can be a very courageous one, particularly when it comes to alcohol and other drug problems.

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Public Invited to Weigh In on County Budget

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Maui County News Release

Mayor Charmaine Tavares is hosting a budget meeting for the community this September, taking public testimony regarding the proposed budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year. Citizens with an interest in the county budget are encouraged to attend and offer testimony as individuals or on behalf of an organization. Both written and verbal testimonies will be accepted.

Officials will be on Molokai on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at the Mitchell Pauole Center. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public hearing will start at 5:15 p.m., followed by the budget meeting at 5:30 p.m.

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More Work at Kalaupapa

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

National Park Service News Release

The National Park Service (NPS) is planning to repair the dock structures at Kalaupapa National Historical Park, in Molokai, Hawaii. NPS is holding a public meeting topside for comments on its environmental assessment (EA).

Officials will be at the Molokai Planning Commission on Sept. 8 at 12:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Pauole Center.

The project would complete deferred maintenance on the dock structures only.  Original project elements such as dredging and construction of a dolphin are no longer part of the project.

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Native Hawaiian Health Care Gets Funding

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Representative Mazie Hirono News Release
 
Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) announced that a $9,044,880 grant has been awarded to support Native Hawaiian health centers on Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Island of Hawaii, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
 
These grants keep vital health care providers operational by enabling them to pay for rent, salaries, various overhead, and medications for qualified patients.
 

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Emergency Response Drills This Week

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Emergency Response Drills This Week

Monsanto News Release

If you happen to see fire trucks, police cars and ambulances descend on one of Monsanto’s fields this week, don’t panic. It’s all part of a safety drill that provides emergency response training for Monsanto employees and public safety personnel.

“Safety is integral to Monsanto’s daily operations, and is incorporated into everything we do,” said Dawn Bicoy, community affairs manager for Monsanto Molokai. “This practice drill is a great way to provide hands-on training so our employees are prepared for emergencies and know what to do.”

The emergency drill is being carried out with the cooperation and assistance of the Molokai fire and police departments, and EMT personnel.

“We’re very fortunate to have such enthusiastic fire fighters, police and EMTs here on Molokai who want to participate in a pro-active safety event like this,” Bicoy said.  “They’ve been extremely helpful in planning for this drill.”

Monsanto employees have been given training and are aware that a drill will take place, but in order to simulate real emergency conditions, the specific date and location have not been disclosed to them.  “This is really exciting to know we’re going to participate in something that also provides civic emergency training,” said Chiemi Talon, administrative assistant at the Monsanto Molokai site. 

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