News Releases

Science Contest Winners Announced

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Kualapu`u School News Release

Kualapu`u School’s Science Fair contest winners this year: Alyssa Dudoit, Lacey Duarte-Ayan, Maile Kaahanui, Mai Kealoha Guerra, Kolonahe Balbas, Kai Magdirila, Teura Keliiholokai, Gabrielle Aquino, Kamalei Davis, Genevieve Kikukawa, Michelle McGuire, Susan Donnelly, Camille Kahalewai, Michael Sterner, Tatiana Ne-McGuire, Sydney Adams, Ko`i`ula Davis, `Okalani Schnackenberg, Kalawai`a Pascua-Kahookano, Jamaica Bumatay, Donte Keliiholokai, Kilikea Hanchett, Pakalana Nakayama, Esther Torres-Umi, Stacia Demello, Maleka Kuahuia-Morton, James Borden, Kaimana Kahale, Ula Balbas, Kamaka Avelino, and Kaimana Meyers. 

Library Plans Summer of Fun

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Molokai Public Library News Release

Molokai Public Library will host four free events this month as part of the state library system’s Summer Reading Programs. The series kicks off Monday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. with a performance by the Hawaii Opera Theater.

On Wednesday, June 16 at 2:30 p.m., the library will present Afro-Cuban, Haitan and Central African Drum and Dance with the Badenyaa African Diaspora Dance Theater.

Keepin’ Those Kids Busy

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Maui County News Release

Still making summer plans for the kids? Two Molokai programs through the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation are still accepting registration. All activities and events are offered at no charge.

•    Molokai Learn to Swim Program, for ages 3 & up; Cooke Memorial Pool. Registration now through June 14; program held June 14 - July 15. Space is limited.

•    Molokai Youth Basketball Program, for boys & girls 8 - 9 years. Registration now through June 18, season begins in July. Registration forms can be picked up at the Kaunakakai Gym recreation office or selected school offices.

MCHC Picks Pint-Size Winners

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Molokai Community Health Center News Release

The Molokai Community Health Center would like to congratulate the winner of the Well Baby Luck Number Drawing: Madden-Stealth Loo, who won a $200 gift certificate from a local merchant of his family’s choice

Other winners in the drawing, held May 21, were Taeva Keliiholokai ($100), Laule`a Kalmina Ledesma ($50), Nazaria Kahinu ($50), Luke Emhof ($50) and Trustyn Maokiao-Landford ($50).

The Molokai Community Heath Center would like to remind all families with young keiki to be consistent with checkups. These are opportunities to meet with the baby’s primary care physician and talk about growth, development and vaccinations.

Free Meals for Students

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Department of Education New Release

Starting next week, Molokai students can get free breakfasts and lunches at Kaunakakai Elementary School as part of the state’s School Food Services Branch program.

Breakfast will be served 7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. and lunch will be served 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon. through Thurs. to all children 18 years and younger.

The program runs June 7 to July 1. For more information call Kaunakakai Elementary School at 553-1730.

The Summer Food Service Program provides free meals at 68 public schools statewide and is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Rats Be Gone

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Partnership to Protect Hawaii’s Native Species News Release

Ever wondered what happened to all the rats on Mokapu? They aren’t there any more! The Partnership to Protect Hawaii’s Native Species (PPHNS) held a meeting Thursday at the Kulana `Oiwi to update the Molokai community on successful aerial rat eradication project conducted about two years ago on the island of Mokapu, an uninhabited island off the Molokai coast.

It Pays to Go Green

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Lt. Governor News Release

This summer, Hawaii residents who purchase electric vehicles, chargers or energy-efficient refrigerators may be eligible for rebates.

Starting August 1, residents who purchase a new electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will be eligible for a rebate of up to $4,500 under the Hawaii Electric Vehicle Ready Program. Rebates of up to $500 will be offered for the purchase and installation of a new electric vehicle charger. For more information visit hawaii.gov/dbedt/energy.

Beginning this week, residents who replace their old refrigerator with a new energy-efficient model are eligible for a $250 rebate under the ENERGY STAR Refrigerator Rebate Program. For more information visit hawaiienergy.com.

Dive In

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Maui County News Release

The early bird catches the worm – or, in this case, the world record.

Maui County is joining organizers around the world in an attempt to set the Guinness World Record for largest swimming lesson.

On Thursday, June 3, simultaneous lessons will take place at over 175 sites worldwide -- including Cooke Memorial Pool on Molokai. Participants must be registered, in position and ready to begin the lesson prior to 4:00 a.m., the official start time. Registration begins at 3 a.m. All ages are welcome and there is no cost to participate. The lesson will last 45 minutes.

Sites joining the attempt stretch from Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and across North America.

Studying the Options

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

County of Maui News Release

Mitchell Pauole Center is one of 12 Maui County facilities to be included in an energy study. The study will recommend building retrofits, identify energy saving measures, and propose sizing of renewable energy generation systems.

Through the U.S. Department of Energy, funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), also known as stimulus funds, will be used for a 90-day contract to conduct an investment-grade energy audit on County facilities. The $50,000 contract was awarded to Honolulu-based Energy Industries, LLC. 

Other facilities to be audited include the Wailuku, Paia, Lahaina, Makawao, Kihei, Kahului, Napili, Kula and Wailea fire stations, and Kaunoa and West Maui senior centers.