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Bissen Targets Storm Relief, Readiness at Meeting

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

Bissen Targets Storm Relief, Readiness at Meeting

By Léo Azambuja

Many Molokai residents are still dealing with the impacts of March’s Kona Low storms. Mayor Richard Bissen Jr. and several county officials visited the island to address disaster preparedness, response, relief and recovery in a community meeting held at Mitchel Pauole Center last week. 

“We’re here to listen. We’re going to learn. Those are the two main reasons we’ve come here today,” Bissen told about 40 people attending the April 19 meeting. “We’re also going to provide you with information that we think you need and that you want.”

Some of the key points discussed included the importance of signing up for emergency alerts, the need for better communication and community cooperation during emergencies, planning for future evacuations, flooding, debris management, and maintenance of culverts and streams.…

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Earth Day, Kūpaʻa Ka Mauli

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

Earth Day, Kūpaʻa Ka Mauli

By Léo Azambuja

Hundreds of residents celebrated Molokai Earth Day 2026 at Mitchell Pauole Center last week. The event showcased dozens of conservation agencies, groups and organizations, while offering live entertainment and local food.

“This year’s theme is Kūpaʻa Ka Mauli, which could be translated as Stand Firm,” said Russell Kallstrom, program manager at The Nature Conservancy on Molokai. “Oftentimes, we know what we need to do, but we need to have the courage to do it and to stand for it.”

Between attending public, volunteers and exhibitor staff, organizers estimated about 800 people went through the free event April 18.…

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Wayne Tadashi Yamamoto

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

Wayne Tadashi Yamamoto, 70, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on March 5, 2026 at his residence. He was born on February 2, 1956, in Molokai, Hawaii.

He graduated from Molokai High School in 1974. After graduation, he enlisted in the army and traveled the world. Upon his return home to Maui, he attended Maui Community College, obtained his Associates of Arts Degree and his Surveying and Mapping Certificate. He worked for Akamai Land Surveying for a short time and then the County of Maui, Department of Water Supply where he retired in 2004.

Wayne was a man of few words, with a generous heart.…

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Island Energy Services Ends Partnership with Rawlins Service

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

Island Energy News Release

Island Energy Services announced the conclusion of its fuel supply partnership with Rawlins Service in Kaunakakai, Molokai effective April 9, 2026. The transition follows Rawlins Enterprises Inc.’s recent announcement that founding matriarch Aunty Shirley Rawlins will step back from day-to-day operations after 67 years of family stewardship, a milestone that IES recognizes with deep respect and admiration.

For more than 50 years, IES has been honored to serve as the fuel supplier for Rawlins Service, one of Molokaʻi’s most enduring and beloved businesses. That partnership has been grounded in shared values: dependable service, integrity, and genuine commitment to the people of Molokai.…

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HECO Using Drones as Wildfire Tools

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

HECO News Release

As part of its ongoing wildfire safety strategy, Hawaiian Electric will begin this month using unmanned aircrafts, or drones, for aerial inspections of its electrical infrastructure in identified wildfire risk areas throughout Molokai. Inspections will continue through May 2026. The drones play a critical role in the inspection process in Maui County, and on Hawaii Island and Oahu as the technology enables Hawaiian Electric to more quickly identify issues to prevent or lessen the risk of wildfires.

On Molokai, Hawaiian Electric has contracted with Cyberhawk to conduct drone inspections alongside the company’s own staff. Inspections typically will be conducted weekdays between 7:30 a.m.…

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Green Authorizes Relief for Storm-Impacted Taxpayers

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

DOTAX News Release

Gov. Josh Green has authorized the state Department of Taxation to provide relief to eligible impacted local residents and businesses from the filing and payment deadline for state income taxes to July 20, 2026 from April 20, 2026.

“People’s lives were turned upside down and activity at businesses in some cases came to a screeching halt with the recent Kona Low storms,” Green said. “For many local residents and business owners, there is no doubt that paperwork vital to filing state tax returns would have been badly damaged or destroyed. It will take our local people and impacted businesses time to gather the information needed to complete their tax filings.…

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Green Secures IRS Extension for Storm-Affected Residents, Businesses

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

DOTAX News Release

Resulting from a request for disaster relief by Governor Josh Green, the Internal Revenue Service has announced federal tax relief for individuals and businesses in Hawaiʻi affected by the severe storms, flooding and mudslides during the recent state-declared Kona-Low disaster that began on March 10, 2026. 

Residents and owners of businesses in the federally declared Hawaiʻi severe storms disaster area, which includes the counties of Hawaii, Honolulu, Kauai and Maui, now have until July 8, 2026, to file federal tax returns and make tax payments that were originally due on or after March 10, 2026.

“I am pleased and grateful that our request for a federal disaster declaration could also bring relief to Hawaiʻi taxpayers,” Green said.…

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New Chapter for Longtime Molokai Station

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

New Chapter for Longtime Molokai Station

Aloha Petroleum News Release

After more than 60 years serving the Molokai community, Rawlins Service has entered a new chapter, with operations transitioning this week to Aloha Petroleum.

The change comes after careful consideration by the Rawlins ʻohana, who have operated the station for generations. While Aloha Petroleum will take over day-to-day operations, the Rawlins family will retain the land lease.

“This was not a quick decision,” said Shirley Rawlins. “We took our time to find the right partner, someone who understands the importance of this station to Molokai and will continue to serve the community the right way.”

Maintaining continuity was a priority for the family, who wanted to ensure the station would remain a reliable resource for residents while adapting to the challenges of operating a small business today.…

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New Dates Set for Kamp Kaohi

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

New Dates Set for Kamp Kaohi

MEO News Release

Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services invites Molokai 6th to 12th graders to the 4th Kamp Kaohi — on its new dates of May 1 and 2 — for an overnight of fun while learning and discovering the inner strength to handle the difficulties of teenage life on the island.

The camp is offered at no cost to youths 11 to 18 years old. It will be held at Molokai Baptist Church, 495 Puupeelua Ave., Hoʻolehua.

Drop off is set for Friday, May 1 at 3 p.m. with pick up Saturday, May 2 at 3 p.m.

The overnight camp will feature fun activities, such as s’mores and games, while highlighting the Sources of Strength philosophy. …

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Residents Address Tokuda in Townhall Meeting

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

Residents Address Tokuda in Townhall Meeting

By Léo Azambuja

Despite being stuck on Oahu because of flight cancellations due to bad weather, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda attended a townhall meeting remotely via Zoom last weekend. A couple dozen residents came to Mitchell Pauole Center to voice issues affecting the community.

Residents highlighted the need for an evacuation center, better waterway management to mitigate storm-related flooding and better emergency access routes. They also asked for updates on the war with Iran and on the first coconut rhinoceros beetles found on Molokai.

“We had three different flights trying to get to Molokai. Two planes were turned around in the air.…

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