News Releases

Little Fire Ants Pest Alert

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

MoMISC News Release

October is “stop the ant month.”
Wasmannia auropunctata, commonly known as the Little Fire Ant (LFA), are tiny, measuring 1/16 inch in length, orange colored, slow moving ants that pack a powerful sting. They are native to Central and South America.

Since the discovery of LFA on Hawaii Island in 1999, LFA have made it to all major islands except Molokai and one instance on Lanai.

MoMISC staff has been surveying for LFA since 2010. LFA has not yet been detected on Molokai. They are nearly impossible to exterminate once introduced and established at a new site.

For photos and more information on LFA, go online to Hawaii Ant Lab at littlefireants.com…

County Surveys CDBG Grant-Funded Projects

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

Maui County News Release

Maui, Molokai and Lanai resident feedback on grant needs is sought by the County of Maui Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Office. By completing an online survey about grant priorities, resident input will help drive grant-funded projects and activities over the next five years.

The County CDBG Program Office asks that Maui County residents complete a survey on community grant needs by Oct. 31. To participate, visit forms.gle/HyfUW5dw5vixWHJ2A.

By participating, Maui, Molokai and Lanai residents will help shape CDBG funding in the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan identifies community needs and provides a five-year strategy for how CDBG grants will be used to develop community resources that meet those needs.…

USDA Meal Program

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

MEO News Release

Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) Head Start is a sponsor organization in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and participates in the free and reduced-price meal program.
Meals will be made available to enrolled children at no separate charge without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, including gender identity and sexual orientation, and/or disability. All enrolled MEO Head Start children financially qualify for free and reduced-price meal costs. This status is used to determine the USDA reimbursement rate to the program.
For Molokai, meals will be provided at MEO Head Start sites at Kaunakakai, 380 Kolapa St.,…

MGH Named A Top 20 Critical Access Hospital Nationwide

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

The Queen’s Health Systems News Release

Molokai General Hospital (MGH) was recently named one of the top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for quality in the country. This is the third year in a row that MGH has received such distinction.
The top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for quality scored best among other facilities around the country as determined by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. MGH achieved success in best practice for quality, which is a rating of hospital performance based on the percentile rank across rural-relevant process of care measures.
There are more than 1,300 Critical Access Hospitals around the country.…

Hope at Molokai Drugs 

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

Molokai Drugs, Inc. News Release 

In 2024, more than 360,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. During October 2024, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Molokai Drugs’ staff will be wearing “HOPE” t-shirts in different shades of pink to promote early detection. When breast cancer is found in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is 99 percent. If you have not done so, the men and women of Molokai Drugs urge you to make an appointment for a mammogram. …

One Year Anniversary

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

Molokai History Project News Release  

One year ago, on Oct. 6, 2023, the Molokai History Project opened its doors to reveal the beginning of an incredible collection of family stories and photos and notebooks full of precious memories that now will be saved for generations to come. We have grown beyond our space. We have showcased our exhibitions at the library, as well as the front window of Misaki’s and a wall at Hiro’s Restaurant at Hotel Molokai. And through the generosity of all of you sharing your treasures, we need even more space! But for now we are tucked in at 145 Ala Malama Street, just down from the Molokai Community Federal Credit Union.…

Hokule’a Events Schedule for Molokai

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

Polynesian Voyaging Society News Release

Hokuleʻa, Hawaii’s iconic double-hulled voyaging canoe, embarked on the next leg of its statewide Pae ʻAina, arriving in Kaunakakai this past Sunday. During the week-long stop at Kaunakakai Harbor, the crew will welcome school groups and the general public to share about traditional voyaging, the rich cultural history that the canoe represents and plans for future legs of the Moananuiakea Voyage.

Dockside canoe tours will be held at the Kaunakakai Pier from Sept. 30 through Oct. 4, with school tours scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and public tours from 3 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct.…

RFP for 15 Off-Grid Nanogrid Projects

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

Hoʻahu Energy Cooperative Molokai News Release

Hoʻahu Energy Cooperative Molokai is excited to announce the launch of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its upcoming 15 Off-Grid Nanogrid ʻOhana Projects — a local initiative aimed at empowering Molokai ʻohana with sustainable, locally controlled energy solutions.
These nanogrid projects will serve Molokai’s off-grid residents, especially those living in areas where access to reliable energy is limited or unavailable. By utilizing one kilowatt of solar photovoltaic and three kilowatt-hours of battery storage, these off-grid systems are designed to enhance energy independence, reduce electricity costs, and ensure a resilient, sustainable future for our community.…

Tancayo Named MEO Employee of the Month

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

MEO News Release

Zantha-Angelica “Mela” Tancayo, who helped set up and develop the Youth Services’ Kaohi prevention program on Molokai, was recently named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month.
“Mela is a hard worker and goes above and beyond for the kids involved in the Kaohi program and is a great co-worker,” said Sydney Yap-Kalipi, a former colleague who nominated her for the honor.
MEO had identified substance abuse and suicide among youth on the island as issues needing to be addressed. In 2022 with a grant from the nonprofit Nuestro Futuro Foundation, MEO brought its Youth Services’ tobacco, vaping, alcohol, drug, bullying, and suicide prevention programs to Molokai.…