News Releases

Support Hokulani CTOM’s Journey to the National Stage

Thursday, December 5th, 2024

Hokulani Children’s Theater of Molokai News Release

This Christmas season, you can give a gift that lasts a lifetime: the gift of opportunity. Hokulani Children’s Theatre of Molokai (CTOM) is launching a community-wide effort to help our young performers achieve their dreams of competing on a national stage. Our students are planning to compete in a prestigious national musical play competition in California in February 2027, and we need your help to raise $45,000 to get them there!
To kick off this exciting campaign, we’re asking our Molokai ‘ohana to join us in a festive recycling drive throughout December. By donating your recyclable cans and bottles, you can turn holiday cheer into performing arts opportunities for local youth.…

Pest Alert, Coqui Frog

Thursday, November 21st, 2024

MoMISC News Release

Eleutherodactylus coqui, commonly known as the coqui frog, is a small tree frog slightly larger than 2.5 centimeters, or 1 inch, long, with colors varying from light yellow to dark brown. It has a round body shape and a broad rounded snout with obvious toe pads. They also make a distinctive “ko-kee” vocalization that can be easily heard. They are native to Puerto Rico.

Since the discovery of coqui frogs on Hawaii Island in the late 1980s, they have made it to all major islands including Maui, Oahu and Kauai.

MoMISC has intercepted and controlled one immature and seven mature coqui frogs that arrived on Molokai since 2001, preventing the establishment of this species on island. …

Cluett Pactol Wins National Award

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

HPR News Release

Hawaii Public Radio’s Maui Nui reporter, Catherine Cluett Pactol, represented the station at the Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala in New York City last month to accept a national award for feature reporting.
Catherine’s story from 2023, “Aboard a Small Plane, This Maui Pilot Takes Animal Rescues to New Heights,” follows two Maui women who volunteer their time to transport essential supplies and rescue animals aboard their yellow Cessna.
Congratulations to Catherine and the HPR news team for winning this prestigious award that exemplifies local journalism’s service to the community. To hear the story, visit hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2023-11-29/aboard-a-small-plane-this-maui-pilot-takes-animal-rescues-to-new-heights.
A resident of Molokai and former editor of The Molokai Dispatch, Catherine joined the HPR team full time in the summer of 2023.…

Special Upcoming Events

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

Molokai History Project News Release

The Molokai History Project has some very special events planned for November and early December: three talk story events that aren’t to be missed. Please see our ad for details on dates, times and locations of each gathering. We look forward to sharing with you the special stories as we gather together to learn more about our island and lifestyle. Also, we can’t seem to stop ourselves from seeking out some really fun artwork from the students at the high school. We have some of the most creative Christmas gifts ever: a painted coconut arriving in the mail, or a papier mache piece inspired by land and sea creatures.…

Internships and Scholarships in Intelligence, Cybersecurity and More

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

P3I News Release

Application deadlines are approaching for summer 2025 internship and scholarship opportunities for Molokai students interested in fields like intelligence and cybersecurity.

The Pacific Intelligence and Innovation Initiative (P3I) and its partners are opening pathways for students, young professionals and military personnel interested in pursuing careers in Hawaii’s defense sector. These new opportunities aim to build a skilled, local workforce of professionals in high-demand fields such as intelligence, information technology, cybersecurity and data science within the Department of Defense (DoD).

Hawaii students, including those currently attending college on the U.S. mainland, are encouraged to apply for scholarships in support of their education or internships to gain firsthand experience available through P3I’s partners.…

A Busy November

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

Molokai History Project News Release

The Molokai History Project has planned several intriguing and educational November events for all our Molokai friends and visitors. No doubt, you will enjoy our three special “talk story” occasions so please mark your calendars on the dates listed in our ad, and by the end of the month you will have heard an entertaining story of growing up on Molokai; you will learn about the history and the importance of the fishponds, and you will have a better understanding of the Hawaiian culture through the eyes of those who were born and raised here. These events are not to be missed.…