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Happy Birthday, St. Marianne

Thursday, February 1st, 2024

Community Contributed
By Fr. Pat Killilea ss.cc., St. Francis Church, Kalaupapa
Glory be to God, Mokulele Flight 999 touched down and taxied to a stop at Kalaupapa Airport only a few minutes behind schedule. We had neglected to lay down the red carpet, but who needs that when there is a warm welcome awaiting. Down the steps came Msgr. Robert Sarno, his golden dome glowing in the morning light. He was accompanied by Dr. Maria DeVera, Sisters Joan Souza, Davilyn Chick and Margaret Burnett, James Jackson, and Fathers Andrew Baranski and Paul Houlis. They received a standing ovation on arrival at Terminal 1.…

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New UH-Hilo Pharmacy Dean Visits Molokai

Thursday, February 1st, 2024

New UH-Hilo Pharmacy Dean Visits Molokai

Molokai Drugs, Inc. News Release
For 16 years, Molokai Drugs has been a preceptor site for interns from the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy (DKICOP) at the University of Hawaii-Hilo. As you can imagine, it was an honor to host Dr. Rae Matsumoto, the new dean at DKICOP, and Dr. Jarred Prudencio, the professor in charge of internships and experiences, on their first ever trip to Molokai. They were hosted by Molokai Drugs’ staff and were able to see first-hand the benefits and challenges of managing a rural, community pharmacy on an island with 7,000 residents.
Pictured left to right: Nooeree Samdani, year four intern, DKICOP; Dean Matsumoto; Dr.…

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Boys Soccer Sweeps Kihei, Girls Basketball Headed to States

Thursday, February 1st, 2024

Boys Soccer Sweeps Kihei, Girls Basketball Headed to States

With their first season in over 20 years coming to a close, the Molokai High School (MHS) Boys Soccer team took on Kihei Charter. The re-match also coincided with senior day for the boys.

In Friday’s game, Matthew McGuire found the back of the net early, notching a 1-0 lead for Molokai, which they would hold through the second half, securing the first win of the season. The victory was the first for the MHS Boys Soccer team since 1999, according to reports on social media.

In Saturday’s game. Molokai emerged victorious with a final score of 4-1. The game’s scoring action began in the first half with Braeden Cabael-Kaahanui finding the net, giving Molokai an early lead of 1-0.…

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Molokai Teens to Play in HI Youth Symphony

Thursday, February 1st, 2024

Molokai Teens to Play in HI Youth Symphony

For the Scherlings, music is foremost a family affair.

Alena, 19, and Mattayus Scherling, 15, were introduced to violin and cello back in 2017 after their mom saw an ad for free music classes in The Molokai Dispatch.

Now, Alena and Mattayus are the first Molokai kids to be invited to play with the Hawaii Youth Symphony. They will be performing with the youth symphony’s top orchestra, Youth Symphony I, on Feb. 19 at Maui’s Castle Theater.

The Scherlings started their music careers on borrowed instruments at Kaunakakai Elementary School under the tutelage of Bob Underwood. Now, they’ve continued to learn with the Molokai Community Strings Class, and from each other.…

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In Unity for Lahaina

Thursday, February 1st, 2024

In Unity for Lahaina

A number of Molokai residents traveled to Maui to join in the Ho’ulu Lahaina Unity Gathering on Saturday, Jan. 20. The event drew thousands of attendees from across the state, walking more than four miles in support of Lahaina residents and the community’s recovery from the devastating fires that engulfed the town last August.
‘[I came] to represent Molokai,” said resident Authur Ainoa. “We were here in the beginning when it all happened and the boatloads of food coming over, but I just wanted to be a part of it, be on the ground with them and gather and stand strong.…

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Ka Molokai Makahiki 2024

Thursday, February 1st, 2024

Ka Molokai Makahiki 2024

Ka Molokai Makahiki festivals for 2024 kicked off on Jan. 24 with the shouldering of the lei-draped Lonomakua banner in Halawa. The Ka’ahele A Lono procession began their four-day journey on foot across Molokai, stopping for community ho’okupu along the way, ending on Sunday at Kaiaka.

The theme of this year’s Makahiki was “Aia i Molokai ku’u aloha,” or “there upon Molokai is my love, my lineage, my connection, my ‘ohana.”

“May we be reminded of the unwavering aloha we have for our island and our ‘ohana, anchoring our aspirations in a steadfast commitment to love and uplift all that is around us,” wrote Ka Molokai Makahiki committee on their Facebook page.…

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Diana Hanae Misaki

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Diana Hanae Misaki, age 96, of Kaunakakai, Hawaii peacefully passed away at home on Dec. 15, 2023. Diane was born on Maui and raised in Spreckelsville. After attending a cafeteria management school, she came to Molokai to work at Holomua School and later Kilohana School.
She met Mike Misaki and married on Maui. After having three children, she worked at Misaki’s. In her spare time, she volunteered as a leader in Cub Scouts, Brownies and 4-H. Mike and Diane loved to travel, but her passion was singing!
She is survived by her children Kevin, Gil and Lorri, grandchildren Kristen, Kory and Kumu, and four great-grandchildren.…

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Violet Rodrigues

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Violet Rodrigues

Violet Rodrigues of Kalamaula, Molokai passed away on Dec. 25, 2023, at the age of 98.

Born on Dec. 13, 1925, Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Major A. Rodrigues and daughter Nadine Rodrigues. She is survived by her sons Hamilton K. Rodrigues (Judy), Major A. Rodrigues Jr., Bradford K. Rodrigues (Shirley), her daughter Bette Lou K. Rodrigues, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Kalaiakamanu Hou Church in Kalamaula, Molokai. Family viewing will be from 8-9 a.m., with public viewing from 9-10 a.m and a service from 10-11 a.m.…

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Filemon M “David” Nanod

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Filemon M “David” Nanod

Filemon “David” Nanod, 97, died on Dec. 25, 2023 in Kaunakakai with his family. He was born in Makaweli, Kauai in 1926. He worked as an administrative and supply technician for the Hawaii National Guard for 37 years. Also known as “The Professor,” he was known for his love and service to the community for Little League baseball, from 1959-2016. He was predeceased by his wife, Carnation H. Nanod and seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his sons David Sr., Glenn, and Lance, and daughters Valerie Gonzalez and Madeline Brown. He cherished his love for his 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.…

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Fiber Internet Service Available for 95% of Molokai

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

Hawaiian Telcom News Release

Hawaiian Telcom expanded availability of its fast, reliable fiber internet service Fioptics to four of Molokai’s five zip codes, which equates to more than 95 percent of the island. Many Molokai residents may qualify for free service from the HI Connect Broadband Project.

Nearly 4,500 residents and businesses of Ho‘olehua, Kaunakakai, Kualapu‘u, and Maunaloa can access Hawaiian Telcom’s Fioptics internet service that delivers the fastest upload speed in the state of 500 megabits per second and 1 gigabit per second download, which is among the fastest speeds in Hawaii.

“We are grateful for Hawaiian Telcom’s investment to provide the high-speed connectivity that families and businesses need to thrive,” said Senator Lynn DeCoite who represents Molokai, Lanai, East and Upcountry Maui.…

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