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News Releases

Releases that pertain to the Molokai and Hawaiian communities.

Molokai Business Conference

Friday, August 5th, 2016

KBC News Release

The public is invited to join us for the third annual Molokai Business Conference, Office of Economic Development Business Networking Reception, and the Molokai Office of Economic Development Grant Workshop August 4-5 here on Molokai. That’s right, it’s all happening here on Molokai and all three events are free!

The Molokai Business Conference will be held at the UH Maui College- Molokai Education Center Thursday, Aug. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 12 speakers will be joining us for this annual event. We will have some great local speakers as well as some joining us from the outer islands.…

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19th Annual Krazy for Kolea Kontest

Friday, July 29th, 2016

19th Annual Krazy for Kolea Kontest

$100 prize for reporting this kolea!

Nene O Molokai News Release

The kolea, Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva), is revered in Hawaiian mythology as Koleamoku, a messenger of high chiefs, and was considered to be the embodiment of the god of healing. On their northern migration Kolea may have aided ancient navigators with the discovery of the Hawaiian Islands. Within a few weeks the kolea will make a transoceanic southbound migration between breeding grounds in Alaska to wintering locales as far away as Madagascar. Research using light level dataloggers have tracked kolea at speeds from 36 to118 miles per hour, and with an average flight between Hawaii and Alaska taking 40 hours.…

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Lost Biker Spends Night in Mountains

Thursday, July 28th, 2016

Lost Biker Spends Night in Mountains

MFD News Release

At 7:19 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, Molokai firefighters and police began searching for an overdue bicyclist that went for a day trip ride on the Makakupaia Trail, which overlooks the Waikolu Valley.

A 50-year-old man from Mountain View, California, rented a bicycle at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning and planned to go for a day trip biking up to the Waikolu Valley lookout. He was to return the bike to the rental company at 6 p.m. that evening, but failed to show up at the designated meeting point. The rental company then reported the man overdue to fire crews.…

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Molokai Gets a Choice for County Council

Friday, July 15th, 2016

Molokai Gets a Choice for County Council

Keani Rawlins-Fernandez

Keani Rawlins-Fernandez Campaign News Release

In June 2016, Keani Rawlins-Fernandez officially filed her candidacy for Maui County Council to represent her home, Molokai. Keani and her two young children are rooted in the Molokai community as far as they can trace her mo`okuu`auhau (genealogy). She is a graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law, where she received a Juris Doctor Degree and certificates in both Native Hawaiian Rights and Environmental law. She also received her Master’s Degree in Business Administration this past semester, right before moving home.

Her vision for a better future for her children and Molokai drove her decision to participate in local government.…

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College Prep Program Success

Friday, July 15th, 2016

College Prep Program Success

UHMCM photo

UHMCM News Release

Planning and preparing to attend college after high school can be challenging; however, there are very clear rewards for students who plan early and work hard towards achieving their goals while still in high school.   It also takes a great amount of support from the ohana to help these students along the way.  To prepare Molokai families for the transition to college, UH Maui College, Molokai (UHMCM), the Queen Liliuokalani Children’s Center and the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) partnered up again to offer a fourth year of Ke Kukui Mohala.

The main goal of the program is to support families in the process of preparing Molokai High School seniors to successfully achieve their post-secondary goals and objectives. …

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Makani Kai Air Expands Molokai Service

Friday, July 15th, 2016

Makani Kai News Release

Makani Kai Air is expanding its daily round trip flights between Honolulu and Molokai beginning July 15. Due to continued high demand, the airline is adding six roundtrip flights a day, seven days a week.

“We are encouraged by the growing support from the Molokai community,” said Richard Schuman, president of Makani Kai Air. “The people of Molokai have embraced our service to the point that, on some days, there is not a single empty seat remaining. That means that people who want to fly with us are forced to fly with Mokulele and for that I apologize.”

In order to accommodate the increase in flight frequency, Makani Kai Air just took delivery of
another Cessna Grand Caravan, the company’s fourth.…

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Molokai Student Competes in National Rodeo

Friday, July 8th, 2016

Molokai Student Competes in National Rodeo

Rex “Bubu” Kamakana,left, pictured with his roping partner Ethan Awa from Hawaii Island. Both will be traveling to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Wyoming.

NHSFR News Release

Rex “Bubu” Kamakana, a tenth grade student at Molokai High School, has earned a position on the Hawaii team for the National High School Rodeo. He will be traveling with fellow teammates to Gillette, Wyo., July 17-23 to compete at the 68th annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in the Team Roping competition.

Featuring more than 1,650 contestants from 43 states, five Canadian provinces and Australia, the NHSFR is the world’s largest rodeo.…

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Head Start to Learning in Summer Program

Friday, July 8th, 2016

Head Start to Learning in Summer Program

Photo courtesy of 21st CCLC Molokai LIVE

21st CCLC Molokai LIVE News Release

More than 100 students on Molokai made the commitment to attend the Molokai LIVE MHS and UPLINK MMS Summer Program this year. Transitioning from elementary to middle school and eighth grade to high school can be daunting, but with support and surrounded by new friends they were up to the challenge. Students looking to get a head start in learning and preparing themselves for the new school year with a possible ½ elective credit attended classes in math, science, social studies, college and career readiness, video media, drama, cooking, VEX robotics, band and English.…

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Cop Corner

Friday, July 1st, 2016

Maui Police Department News Release

With summer in full swing, we wanted to take this time to educate the parents and guardians on the Curfew Laws for Maui County, which apply to Molokai.

It is unlawful for any minor to be present in public places, public streets and roads between the hours of 8 p.m. and 4 a.m if the minor is under the age of 13 years; between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m if the minor is 13 years to 15 years of age; and between the hours of
12 a.m to 4 a.m if the minor is 16 to 17 years of age.…

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Preschool Visits Kapualei Ranch

Friday, June 10th, 2016

Preschool Visits Kapualei Ranch

Photo courtesy of Kapualei Ranch

Kapualei Ranch News Release

Kapualei Ranch, one of the oldest ranches on the island of Molokai, was host to Tutu and Me Traveling Pre-School twice this month.  In order to accommodate maximum visitors, two different tours were organized on Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26.

Ranch Manager, Joey Lorenzo, was present to personally guide the visitors and oversee the arrangements. According to Lorenzo, the event was full of entertainment and excitement for everyone.

“Kapualei Ranch has a tradition of giving back to the community in any manner possible. We respect all that Tutu and Me does and we did our best to provide an environment where they could come together and have a positive experience,” he said.…

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