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News Releases

Releases that pertain to the Molokai and Hawaiian communities.

Mahina Poepoe Running for State House D-13

Wednesday, June 29th, 2022

Mahina Poepoe Running for State House D-13

Mahina Poepoe Candidate News Release 

Aloha e Molokai! For those who may not know me, my name is Mahina Poepoe. I am the only Molokai candidate in the race for the State House of Representatives, District 13. I was born, raised, and lived my entire life on Molokai. I am a descendant of Native Hawaiian family ancestry from Puko’o, Mana’e. 

My mom is Puanani Goodhue from Puko’o, Molokai. My dad is Doug Lopes from Waianae, Oahu. 

On my mom’s side, my grandma is Anna Duvauchelle from Puko’o, and my grandpa is John Goodhue from Mapulehu, Molokai. 

My husband is La’a Poepoe, son of Kamalu and Mac Poepoe. …

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Ranch Community Ownership Meetings Continue

Wednesday, June 29th, 2022

Sust’ainable Molokai News Release

Please join us this month for meetings regarding community ownership of Molokai Ranch. Each meeting has a different purpose. Subcommittee meetings will focus on technical research about funding options and community ownership models. These meetings will be followed by a community meeting that will provide distilled updates on working group progress and serve as an opportunity for broad community input. Please join us! See the dates below and also in the new community calendar.

Funding Options Subcommittee Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 7 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This meeting will focus on acquisition of Molokai Ranch. …

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Resources for Deer Issues

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Sen. DeCoite News Release

In collaboration with State and County agencies, Senator Lynn DeCoite is once again working to provide the public with information and resources on who to contact regarding axis deer issues.

Injured and alive deer – Deer that have been injured, for example, by vehicle strikes and are still alive pose a threat to public safety. If a live injured deer is encountered, do not approach the animal. Immediately call: 

During regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., call the Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s Maui Branch Office (DOFAW) Molokai Office at (808)553-1745.  After hours and weekends, call the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) at (808) 873- 3990 or Maui Police Department Dispatch (MPD) at (808) 244-6400. DOFAW will immediately dispatch a trained specialist to secure and capture the animal safely.…
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Distance Learning Allows Higher Education

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

UHMCM News Release 

Congratulations to all of our recent Molokai University of Hawaii graduates! In Spring 2022, five UH Higher Education graduates were honored in the educational field. Awesome, Molokai! We have some of our very own Molokai community members that are now certified educators, offering 上門補習 services. We’re so proud of all our graduates for their commitment and dedication in persevering their educational journeys. We look forward to their continued positive impact on our community. If you also want to add skills to your children, consider enrolling them at mountaineering school. This will improve their physical fitness, mental health, and social connections.…

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Celebrating Molokai Drug Court Successes

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Hawaii State Judiciary News Release 

In observance of National Drug Court Month 2022, the Second Circuit’s Drug Court programs held graduation events on Maui and Molokai.

The seven members of Maui Drug Court’s 78th graduating class celebrated completion of the intensive program when Judge Kelsey T. Kawano closed their cases on May 19. In a ceremony that followed, the graduates talked about their battles with addiction and gains made through programs like https://www.addictiontreatmentrehab.co.uk/. Family and friends cheered and applauded them for their many achievements. The event also featured an alumnus as guest speaker from the 63rd Maui Drug Court graduation of 2018.…

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Hospice Yard Sale

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

Hospice Maui Molokai News Release 

Hospice Maui Molokai is happy to announce that we are accepting donations for the seventh Annual Yard Sale.  Nicely used or new items are welcomed; no books, DVDs or videos please.  The sale is Saturday, July 2, in Dr. McGuire’s parking lot from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, no early birds please. All proceeds go to Hospice Maui Molokai.

Contact Dan at 808-658-1015 or Maile at 808-658-6030 for pick up or drop off area and any questions you may have. …

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PALS Program Gives Free Keiki Meals

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

Maui County News Release

The County of Maui’s Summer PALS program is providing free meals at sites on Maui and Molokai to make sure that no children in the County of Maui go hungry while school is closed for summer break.
The Summer Food Service Program is a federal program made available to eligible areas to ensure that children receive nutritious meals. All youth 18 years old or younger are eligible to receive a free meal any weekday.

Many children in the County of Maui receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year, but many of these children do not get enough to eat when school is out.…

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Call for Water Conservation

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

Maui County News Release

With parts of Maui County under severe to extreme drought conditions, the Department of Water Supply is asking everyone to conserve water as much as possible during these hot, dry summer months. When you have hot water heater low pressure issues, call a plumber to have your system inspected. Searching for a plumber near me Port Charlotte? Our local plumbing team is ready to help with same-day service and fair pricing. We fix leaks, unclog drains, repair pipes, and more. When you need dependable solutions from trusted professionals nearby, we’re just a call away.

Addressing water pressure concerns and conserving resources go hand in hand, especially when systems are under added strain from heat and increased usage.…

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June Arts Programs

Wednesday, June 8th, 2022

June Arts Programs

MAC News Release

April showers brought May flowers and at the Molokai Arts Center (MAC), programs sprung open with a kanaka maoli Artist in Residence, a Balinese painter/dancer, accomplished musicians Galliard String Quartet with Molokai Instrumental Music Education (MIME) Septet and a surprise guest from Europe.

Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti, who was recently featured at the Lahaina Noon program at Honolulu Civic Center, spent a couple of weeks on Molokai completing a music composition for her residency. Her next big project is an opera based on the works of Queen Lili’uokalani. The East-West Center partnered with the MAC to bring Balinese painter and dancer I Made Moja to Molokai.…

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Memorial Scholarships Awarded

Thursday, June 2nd, 2022

FMHMSF News Release

Two Molokai High School graduates have been awarded $2,000 each and a Da Kine backpack by the Kukui Malamalama Scholarship program in memory of Kekuhaupio Likua.  The scholarship award is administered by the Friends of Molokai High and Middle Schools Foundation (FMHMSF).  The Kukui Malamalama Scholarships are funded by local residents that are interested in seeing more of our students continue their education after high school.

This year’s recipients are Steven Arce and Dianthe Kaili.

 Steven plans to attend Hawaii Community College and major in national resource management of our forests ecosystems and agroforestry.

Dianthe Kaili will be attending college to pursue a degree in art.…

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