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News Releases

Releases that pertain to the Molokai and Hawaiian communities.

Sust’ainable Molokai‘s New Leadership

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

Sust’ainable Molokai Board of Directors News Release

In 2021, Sust’ainable Molokai celebrated our 11th year of serving our island as a nonprofit. The organization has seen major growth in recent years. Today, we have nearly 20 employees operating a multitude of programs including a Food Sovereignty initiative that trains new farmers and brings locally produced food to the community through a weekly Mobile Market as well as monthly Food Bank distributions. Another blossoming program is our Energy Sovereignty initiative that is currently facilitating a community-led renewable energy plan and also responsible for Hui-Up energy-star appliance exchanges. We are also supporting the sustainability and protection of the environment through work related to climate change adaptation and planning, invasive limu management and education, and community stewardship of land.…

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‘Aina Kupuna Bill

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

County of Maui News Release

Mayor Michael Victorino has signed Bill 118 — the ʻAina Kapuna bill — that establishes a mechanism to provide long-time Maui families with tax relief for inherited real property in a Special Management Area. Introduced by Maui County Council Vice-Chair Keani Rawlins-Fernandez of Molokai, the bill intends to protect kamaʻaina from being taxed out of family land due to real estate speculation by outside investors.

“I am in strong support of tax protection for our long-time Maui families,” said Mayor Victorino. “At the same time, I am recommending further review of the Maui County Code to determine if there are unintended consequences that may threaten the viability of this tax relief program.…

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Art-Filled New Year

Wednesday, December 8th, 2021

MAC News Release

These past 20 months have been quite subdued at the Molokai Arts Center, but we’re looking forward to an exciting, art-filled 2022!

Our Artist in Residence program will be back on track with our first artist arriving in January. The MAC AIR program offers artists the perfect backdrop to create, explore, and experience a unique culture. 2022 will bring an established movie/TV scriptwriter, an Oceanic wood sculptor, a world-renown conductor/concert pianist, and a Kanaka Maoli musician.

The Performing Arts component will grow in 2022, beginning with ukulele classes and theatre workshops in addition to presentations by our AIR musicians.…

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College Scholarship

Wednesday, December 8th, 2021

Jerman Foundation News Release

Josh Jerman of Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers is once again offering the Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarship to encourage college-bound students to use their education to benefit Maui County.

Now in its 19th consecutive year, the Josh and Souk Jerman Foundation Scholarship (formerly the Josh Jerman Maui Nui Scholarship) program provides scholarships to students who will attend an accredited four-year college or university. To date, the program has awarded more than $55,000 in scholarships to Maui, Molokai and Lanai high school seniors who have displayed a passion for returning to Maui County after college to contribute to the community.…

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Instrumental Concert

Wednesday, December 8th, 2021

MAC News Release 

Molokai Instrumental Music Education (MIME) program presents A Winter Concert by its Molokai Strings Septet under the direction of Bob Underwood. The concert will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at Saint Damien of Molokai Catholic Church in Kaunakakai. 

The MIME musicians were featured on Jake Shimabukuro’s Live Molokai Library ‘Ukulele Lending Program Launch, recorded on Jake’s YouTube channel. The young Molokai musicians received kudos during the Live. You won’t want to miss this special event. Bring a friend!

This is a free concert, open to the public. Mask is required and hand sanitizers will be placed at the entrance.…

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Filipino Association Meeting Rescheduled

Wednesday, December 8th, 2021

Kaunakakai Filipino Association News Release 

The annual membership meeting of the Kaunakakai Filipino Association has been rescheduled thanks to the loosening of COVID restrictions. It will be held on Thursday, Dec. 16 at the Molokai Veterans Center at 6:30 p.m. We will follow all current County COVID protocols.

Agenda includes elections and new members. Any resident of Molokai who is of Filipino descent and wishes to join may email Alice Cabael Kaahanui at molokai.bred@gmail.com for an application. Applicants must attend the KFA meeting to be considered for membership.

The Kaunakakai Filipino Association was founded more than 60 years ago to provide community service to the Molokai community.…

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Get College Advice

Wednesday, December 1st, 2021

UHMCM News Release

Interested in attending UHMC, Molokai in the spring? Get advising assistance by contacting one of our team members at the Molokai Education Center. For Early College High School, contact Ali Lucas at alikaina@hawaii.edu or call 553-4490 x 5. For Hawaiian Studies and Liberal Arts, contact John Villiarimo johnlv@hawaii.edu, 553-4490 x 7. For CTE, Health, and all other majors, please reach out to Olelo Schonely Spencer at amandaos@hawaii.edu, 553-4490 x 6 or Liliana Napoleon liliana@hawaii.edu, 553-4490 x 9. The application deadline for Spring 2022 is Dec. 15.…

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Nonprofit Serving Homeless Gets Grant

Wednesday, December 1st, 2021

Family Life Center News Release

Family Life Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving the homeless population on the islands of Maui, Molokai and Kauai, has been selected to receive a $2.5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund—the largest grant in Family Life Center’s history. This is the second consecutive year that the organization has received a donation from the Day 1 Families Fund. Launched in 2018 by Amazon founder and executive chair Jeff Bezos, the Day 1 Families Fund issues annual leadership awards to organizations and civic groups doing compassionate, needle-moving work to provide shelter and hunger support to address the immediate needs of young families.…

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Molokai Baha’í Community Observes 100th Anniversary

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

Molokai Baha’í Community Observes 100th Anniversary

Baha’i Community of Molokai News Release

The Molokai Baha’í community will join members of the Baha’í Faith throughout Hawaii and around the world on Nov. 28 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passing of ‘Abdu’l-Baha on that date in 1921.  

Throughout the East and the West, ‘Abdu’l-Baha acquired the reputation of an ambassador of peace and a champion of justice. He became the head of the Baha’i Faith following the passing of its Prophet-Founder, his father, Baha’u’llah, in 1892. 

From 1910-1913, despite ill health, ‘Abdu’l-Baha travelled to Egypt, North America and Europe, where he proclaimed the essential principles of the Baha’í Faith, such as the equality of women and men, universal peace, removal of all forms of prejudice, the harmony of science and religion, and a spiritual solution to economic problems.…

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Bennett Pottery Annual Show and Sale

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021

Bennett Pottery Annual Show and Sale

Bennett Pottery News Release 

Bennett Pottery is hosting an open studio sale at its Kala’e location from Nov. 15 to Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily.  Call (808) 567 6585 early for a viewing appointment to have the best selection.  Please wear a mask.

Dan Bennett, Molokai potter, has created a number of pieces suitable for use in the home, including mugs, bowls, plates and platters, tea pots and cups, planters, sponge holders, salt jars and storage containers, just to name a few. All work is made of high fire stoneware or porcelain and is suitable for daily use.…

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