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News Releases

Releases that pertain to the Molokai and Hawaiian communities.

Down to Business

Friday, May 14th, 2010

MEO News Release

Ever thought about starting your own business? Now’s your chance to learn how. The Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) Business Development Corp. (BDC) is providing a series of evening classes for entrepreneurs during the months of May and June.

The Core Four Business Planning Classes cover how to set goals, do market research, determine pricing, make the sale, understand and create cash flow projections, and write a business plan – everything you need to know to start or grow your business. Kuulei Arce, MEO BDC Loan Fund Manager, will serve as the primary instructor for this class.

The classes, from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, start May 18 and run for six weeks. Graduation will be held on June 20.

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Helping Veterans Navigate the Web

Friday, May 14th, 2010

U.S. Department of Labor News Release

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has revised its e-VETS Advisor website — http://www.dol.gov/elaws/evets.htm — an interactive, online tool to assist Veterans, Service Members and their families and caregivers to quickly and easily find information on a variety of topics, including education, job training and employment.

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Legislature Halts DHS Modernization Plan

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Department of Human Resources News Release

The State Legislature has effectively blocked an innovative and cost-saving initiative to modernize the processing of applications and renewals for Medicaid, welfare, nutrition benefits and other forms of public assistance, announced Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Lillian Koller.

“By passing this misguided bill and overriding Governor Lingle’s veto, the Legislature has stopped cold the EPOD initiative. I strongly encourage the next Governor to revive our plan, because a modern processing system would greatly improve customer service while saving about $8 million each year for taxpayers.”

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Science Program Funding Available

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Ho`okuleana News Release

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Don’t Throw Away Your Phonebooks

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Berry, Hawaiian Telcom News Release

The race is on to see what island’s schools can collect the most telephone directories per student to win cash prizes. Berry and Hawaiian Telcom Yellow Pages (HTYP) are once again challenging local schools to Think Yellow, Go Green and reduce their environmental footprint. Berry is kicking off its yellow pages recycling program, Think Yellow, Go Green (TYGG), on behalf of HTYP. Forty-five schools on the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Lanai, Maui and Molokai are competing in the contest. 

“If you lined up last year’s 16 tons of recycled directories, it would stretch one-and-a-half miles long, end to end,” said Scott Szczekocki, client services regional director for Berry, publisher of HTYP directories.

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Door to Door

Friday, May 7th, 2010

U.S. Census Bureau News Release

Haven’t sent in your census form? You may be getting a visit soon – and you’re not alone. On May 1, nearly 2,700 census takers will begin statewide door-to-door canvassing to collect information from about 200,000 households that did not return their census forms by mail.

In Maui County, including Molokai, an estimated 36,500 households are scheduled to be contacted. Other numbers around the state are even higher, with Honolulu County alone having 77,000 homes that will be visited.

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Molokai Educators’ Mission to Japan

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Molokai Educators’ Mission to Japan

Molokai High School News Release

Jocelyn Buchalter and Heidi Jenkins have been selected to travel to Japan with the Department of Education (DOE).  They will be traveling to Kyoto and Tokyo in June to visit six schools and the Board of Education (Shibuya Ward).  This trip is sponsored by the JTB Goodwill Foundation, a non-profit Hawaii corporation formed by Japan Travel Bureau International, Inc. (JTBI).

The Foundation’s purpose is to promote cultural, educational and athletic exchanges among the Pacific nations, to make contributions to other charitable organizations, and to engage in other charitable activities.  With full cooperation from the Honolulu Japanese Consulate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, the JTB Goodwill Foundation has sent over 100 educators to Japan. This year marks the 20th year of the Hawaii Educators' Mission to Japan. 

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Habitat for Humanity, Lowe’s Challenge Women

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Habitat for Humanity – Molokai News Release

In the days leading up to Mother’s Day, construction crews of women volunteers will be pounding nails and raising walls at Habitat for Humanity construction sites across the country in recognition of National Women Build Week, May 1 – 9. Lowe’s and Molokai Habitat for Humanity are looking for local women volunteers to work one day on a Molokai Habitat construction site during the nine-day event. Construction or home improvement experience is not necessary.

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News Briefs

Monday, April 26th, 2010

News Briefs

Marching to the Band The Hawaii

All-State Marching Band has been selected to perform in the 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The All-State band, composed of high school band students from across the state, will represent Hawaii in the world-famous holiday spectacular with their fantastic musical, marching and cultural artistry. The Hawaii All-State Marching Band is one of 10 bands selected for the 2011 Parade out of more than 150 applicants nationwide. The superior musical ability, marching and performance skills the group has displayed under the leadership of John Riggle and his team won them a slot in the legendary Parade that will see them step into the

Ahoy Pirates!

Thousands lined up in front of the Waikiki Community Center to apply as extras for "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." Some of them got there as early as 2 a.m. Sande Alessi Casting of California started early last Saturday morning in its call for hundreds of extras in the fourth installment of the Disney action-adventure film series starring Johnny Depp. The film seeks men to play pirates, sailors and stand-ins, including authentic-looking scavenger types ages 18 to 60 of all ethnicities. It seeks men who are thin, tall, short or emaciated as well as those with huge noses, lazy eyes, grizzled and wrinkled faces, odd body types and missing limbs and teeth. The "Pirates" film will be shot on Kauai and Oahu this summer, wrapping up some time in August. The film is slated for release in summer 2011.

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Aloha to the Earth

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Aloha to the Earth

Molokai Nature Conservancy News Release

April is a time to honor the earth, and there’s no better way than attending Molokai’s 18th annual Earth Day celebration. The event, organized by the Molokai Nature Conservancy, will be held at Mitchell Pauole Center on Friday April 16, from 5 to 9 p.m.

There will be ono food, door prizes, live entertainment and over 40 educational exhibits from conservation and environmental organizations. This year’s feature band is Molokai’s own Pa`akai, recent winner of Brown Bags to Stardom. The celebration’s 2010 theme is “Aloha `Aina E Ho`ola I Ka Waihona Honua!” “When we aloha the Earth, She in turn gives life to our children!”

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