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MHS Cross Country Goes to States

Wednesday, November 8th, 2023

MHS Cross Country Goes to States

By Maria Angst | Community Reporter

On Oct. 21, Molokai High School had three runners qualify for the 2023 Hawaii Cross Country State Championship on Oahu. Head coach Mahina Hou Ross explained that he was proud of all the runners and their continued efforts this season. 

Qualifying runners for Molokai boys at the MIL Championship included Jericho Ku Adolpho, who placed 18th with a time of 19:12.4 and Sunny Dunham, placing 19th with a time of 19:14.1. Kaia Yamashita was the only qualifying girl runner for the Molokai team, placing 18th with a time of 24:42.2. 

In total MHS had eight boys and three girls compete in the MIL Championships.…

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Live Like Tre Foundation Announces Scholarship Awardees

Wednesday, November 8th, 2023

Live Like Tre Foundation Announces Scholarship Awardees

LLFT News Release

The Live Like Tre Foundation (LLTF) is proud to announce the recipients of the LLTF Scholarships for the academic year 2023-24. These exceptional individuals embody the spirit of the foundation’s mission to inspire acts of kindness, love, and positive impact in their communities. Their dedication and aspirations mirror the values of Tre’ Evans-Dumaran, in whose honor these scholarships were established. 

The scholarship recipients have demonstrated their commitment to “Living Like Tre” in various ways. One awardee was Genesis Gomez-Kahookano, from Molokai. Genesis’s dream is to become a nurse and make a positive impact in her community. As a student athlete, she played for the Molokai High School softball team and is continuing her softball career at Lake Region State College. …

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Hokulani CTOM Experiences Molokai Magic

Wednesday, November 8th, 2023

CTOM News Release

In a true testament of aloha, the people of Molokai and beyond have come together to create magic on the island, providing its youth with unprecedented opportunities in the performing arts. The Hokulani Children’s Theatre of Molokai (CTOM) initiative, born out of the collective love for arts, has become a beacon of creativity and mentorship, shaping the dreams and aspirations of Molokai’s talented young performers. 

This remarkable endeavor is preparing for a new awe-inspiring performance “Christmas, Peter Pan” after a transformative summer enrichment program. These events are made possible through acts of generosity and mentorship from individuals who have selflessly devoted their time, talent, and love for the arts.…

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Hole-in-One

Wednesday, November 8th, 2023

Hole-in-One

By Rick Schonely

On Wednesday, Sept. 20 some magic happened at Iconic Ironwood Hills golf course. Kamoana Spencer, the pride of Spencer’s Bus Service, Maui County Firefighter extraordinaire and all-around awesome guy, got his first ever hole-in-one! Spencer got his hole-in-one on the number 16 hole of the back nine of the skins tournament that day and he used a nine iron from 204 yards for his first ace! The 16th hole is the number 7 hole, the iconic downhill par three with the million-dollar view. Spencer’s first ever ace was witnessed by his twin brother Kawai Spencer, and Dana Takashima, Ronald “Naka” Nakagawa, Jeff Egusa and Rick Schonely.…

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See What We Can No Longer See, Hear What We Can No Longer Hear

Wednesday, November 8th, 2023

By Keomailani Hanapi Hirata

A Pu was blown from deep within our ‘aina kupuna o Molokai, vibrating from Komohana. The kahea was felt and answered; from the east, Mililani Hanapi, Keo Hanapi-Hirata and La’akea Poepoe; from the north, Keoki and Miki’ala Pescaia; from the south, Kawehi Soares; from Moku o Keawe, Halealoha Ayau. Nahulu and Pulama Maioho could not be with us this day but sent their mana with us. Within one week, and with the support of Molokai Ranch management and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Molokai, we planned our visit to Mo’omomi. None of us were prepared for the ‘eha and kaumaha we were walking into.…

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Small Business Boost

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

Small Business Boost

By Jack Kiyonaga, Editor 

Running a small business on Molokai can be challenging – but a business training program has given entrepreneurs a boost to excel. Twelve Molokai residents recently proved they have what it takes, graduating from the Pulauhala program on Oct. 25. 

This first cohort of the Pulauhala program, run by Ho’aka Mana Native Hawaiian Organization, completed 14 workshops as part of their year-long class. 

Pulauhala is an accelerator program whereby participants develop the concepts, brands and logistics behind their business ideas. Graduates from the program ranged from established companies to people just starting out with an idea. Part of the Pulauhala program included taking concrete steps like registering a business name with the Dept.…

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Candid Discussion at the Youth Summit

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

Candid Discussion at the Youth Summit

By Maria Angst, Community Reporter 

Last Saturday, the students became the teachers at the Molokai Youth Summit. 

This year’s summit featured a panel of students, ages 12 to 18, discussing serious issues affecting today’s youth with the parents of students. 

“The parents really appreciated hearing it from the students. It almost felt like they were hearing it for the first time,” explained Molokai High School (MHS) teacher and one of the organizers of the event, Ric Ornellas.

This year’s theme aimed to communicate a 21st century focus on student learning by addressing social issues such as LGBTQ+ awareness, child abuse, poverty, bullying, drug use, vaping and suicide.…

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Haunted Homestead Brings Halloween Fun

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

Haunted Homestead Brings Halloween Fun

By Maria Angst, Community Reporter 

This Halloween season, the Adolpho ‘ohana continued their cherished tradition of hosting a Haunted Homestead event for the community. Last Wednesday through Saturday, families gathered at the Adolpho homestead to partake in several nights of Halloween festivities. 

The event featured a mesmerizing light show, exhilarating haunted maze, lively jumping castles, family games, a diverse array of vendors, delectable snacks, and more. Adhering to time slots accommodating over 400 community members, this beloved tradition continues to be a favorite for many on Molokai. 

“This event executed that ‘homestead charm’ perfectly. You can see the maze being built with pallets intricately designed — so well-crafted that I ventured in twice and emerged from two different exits,” said Robert Shizuma, a homesteader who attended with friends and family.…

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20th Anniversary for Country Fair

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

20th Anniversary for Country Fair

The St. Damien Catholic Church celebrated its 20th annual Country Fair on Oct. 21 at the Mitchell Pauole Center. Featuring foods from baked goods to shrimp plates, the fair also included a well-stocked silent auction, raffle, and games for keiki. Proceeds from the event contribute to the cost of running Molokai’s Catholic parish, helping to fund their community outreach and social ministry programs. 

This year’s fair happened to fall on the same day as the ‘Ohana Fun Fair in Kualapu’u and youth soccer games in Kaunakakai. 

Diane Jensen, one of the organizers for this year’s fair, explained that it can be difficult to coordinate dates across events. …

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Puko’o Fire Station Relocation Moving Forward

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023

Puko’o Fire Station Relocation Moving Forward

A new fire house in ‘Ualapu’e is one step closer to becoming a reality. After years of planning, the East Molokai community gathered last week to discuss one of the final steps before the station’s completion. 

The three-bedroom home intended to serve as the new station is located at 7451 Kamehameha V Highway. Purchased by the county back in 2022 for $300,000, the house was built in 1978, and requires renovations to the home and driveway before it becomes functional. The plan is to use ‘Ualapu’e Tank Access Road as the primary transport lane for the fire trucks, with the driveway serving as backup access. …

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