News Releases

Lawful Remembrance

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Press Release

Kalaupapa memorial signed into law

President Obama’s signature last week finally confirmed what Molokai residents already knew – their family, friends and ancestors of Kalaupapa deserve recognition. The Kalaupapa Memorial Act, introduced by Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono, part of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, establishes a memorial for the 8,000 former patients buried in Kalaupapa, only 1,300 of which have marked graves. The President invited Congresswoman Hirono and Hawai‘i Senator Daniel Akaka to attend the signing ceremony at the White House.

“The passage of this law should be a proud moment for all Americans. We will now be able to recognize the Hansen’s disease patients of Kalaupapa for the way they led dignified, inspirational lives under extremely challenging circumstances,” said Hirono.  “This memorial will provide family members a place to visit and reflect since the majority of patients at Kalaupapa have been buried without grave markers.”

Funds for Four-Legged Friends

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Press Release

While many people think the Humane Society is just for animals, the organization does a lot of make the Molokai’s people happier, too. In the first three months of 2009 alone, the Molokai Humane Society clinic has sterilized 343 dogs and cats plus two rabbits and a goat – that means a lot fewer unwanted animals on the island. Visiting veterinarians have attended to 426 pets, offering quality care and saving lives. The clinic receives 5-10 calls per day.

With very limited resources the Molokai Humane Society, provides the only veterinary clinic on the island. The organization receives $40,000 from the County and needs and additional $20,000 to keep afloat.

The clinic is housed in a converted sea container powered by solar and the wind. There is now phone and Internet service but currently there is no running water at the site. The clinic has one paid staff person.

The Molokai Humane Society’s goal is to be financial sustainable, so it can support a permanent facility that provides shelter and healthcare for animals. But for now they are dependant on funding from the County and donation to keep its low cost spay/neuter program going.

The Molokai Humane Society is asking for your support. If you rely on the clinic and its low cost spay and neuter program, here is how you can help:

*Five dollars – The Humane society is asking that people donate $5 or more per visit to the clinic to go toward the operational costs, including rent, phone, porta potty, internet, and clinic supplies. All of your donations are tax deductable.

*Join – Be a part of the organization. Become a member of the Molokai Humane Society. Pick up an application at the clinic. Or via email at molokaihumanesociety@gmail.com

*Donate – Send a check to: Molokai Humane Society POB 1258 Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Donate online: http://www.razoo.com. The clinic also needs a digital camera, and is looking for someone to donate a used one.

*Buy our merchandise: http://www.cafepress.com/MolokaiAnimals

*Pledge miles – Lisa Davis will bike across America to help raise money for the
Molokai Humane Society.  She will start in Virginia and ride all the way to Oregon! Contact Lisa thru her blog at http://lisatedtransamericabikeride2009.blogspot.com

*Recycle “Cans for Critters” – Drop off your cans and bottles at the clinic.

*Volunteer – Become a clinic volunteer, call Tessa at 558-0000. Pick up an application at the clinic. Or via email at molokaihumanesociety@gmail.com. Are you tech savvy? MHS is looking for volunteers to help start a Molokai Humane Society Blog, manage the newly created petfinder account and contribute to the MHS newsletter. Email Koki at molokaihumanesociety@gmail.com

*Serve on the Board Pick up an application at the clinic. Or via email at molokaihumanesociety@gmail.com

For information visit the website: http://www.molokaihumanesociety.org/ or drop in at the clinic Monday-Friday 8-1, 3104 Maunaloa Hwy, Hoolehua, Molokai,1 mile east of the airport. Clinic phone: 558-0000. 

Sound Harbor

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

National Parks wants your input on Kalaupapa pier repairs.

Press Release

Molokai gets two barges a week, but Kalaupapa, on the island’s North shore, gets only one a year – and even that is getting iffy due to outdated pier structures. With upcoming repairs scheduled, the National Park Service (NPS) will be preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) to analyze the environmental effects of improvements to the dock structures at Kalaupapa National Historical Park.

The pier is approximately 50 years old, exposure to seawater and wave impact has caused extensive cracks in the concrete structure. The pier and associated structures such as the bulkhead and breakwater are failing structurally. The proposed project would stabilize and repair the failing bulkhead wall and toe structure located adjacent to the pier.

Sound Harbor

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

National Parks wants your input on Kalaupapa pier repairs.

Press Release

Molokai gets two barges a week, but Kalaupapa, on the island’s North shore, gets only one a year – and even that is getting iffy due to outdated pier structures. With upcoming repairs scheduled, the National Park Service (NPS) will be preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) to analyze the environmental effects of improvements to the dock structures at Kalaupapa National Historical Park.

The pier is approximately 50 years old, exposure to seawater and wave impact has caused extensive cracks in the concrete structure. The pier and associated structures such as the bulkhead and breakwater are failing structurally. The proposed project would stabilize and repair the failing bulkhead wall and toe structure located adjacent to the pier.

Sound Harbor

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

National Parks wants your input on Kalaupapa pier repairs.

Press Release

Molokai gets two barges a week, but Kalaupapa, on the island’s North shore, gets only one a year – and even that is getting iffy due to outdated pier structures. With upcoming repairs scheduled, the National Park Service (NPS) will be preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS) to analyze the environmental effects of improvements to the dock structures at Kalaupapa National Historical Park.

The pier is approximately 50 years old, exposure to seawater and wave impact has caused extensive cracks in the concrete structure. The pier and associated structures such as the bulkhead and breakwater are failing structurally. The proposed project would stabilize and repair the failing bulkhead wall and toe structure located adjacent to the pier.