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Lanai Solar Farm Generating 1.5 MW

Friday, April 27th, 2012

Lanai Solar Farm Generating 1.5 MW

Castle & Cooke News Release

La Ola, the largest solar farm in the state, is now producing at its full capacity of 1.5 megawatts (MW) DC (or 1.2 MW AC) of clean solar energy on Lanai. The renewable energy generated by La Ola will help to stabilize electric rates on Lanai and reduce Lanai’s importation and burning of foreign oil.

La Ola is the world’s first utility-grade photovoltaic (PV) project to incorporate battery storage. The 1.5 MW large scale solar farm located on the Island of Lanai, is capable of supplying up to 30 percent of day-time peak electrical demand on Lanai, and 10 percent of the island’s total power needs.…

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Kualapu`u School Receives $2.75M for Improvements

Friday, April 27th, 2012

Rep. Mele Carroll News Release

Gov. Neil Abercrombie announced the release of $34.5 million in Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) for education, health services and communications projects statewide. As part of those funds, Kualapu`u School will receive $2,750,000 for construction of a new water line.

Rep. Mele Carroll and Sen. J. Kalani English who represent East Maui, the islands of Lanai, Molokai, Kaho`olawe and Molokini worked together with their colleagues and appropriated $2,750,000 in the budget.

“Kualapu`u Elementary School has needed to improve its infrastructure,” said Rep. Carroll. “The $2,750,000 would cover design and construction for a new water line and/or provisions for fire suppression; ground and site improvements and equipment are a major step in our continued school maintenance initiatives.”…

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Making the Team

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

Making the TeamTwo MHS Lady Farmers named to All-Star Basketball Team

Two of Molokai High School Girls Basketball captains, Brianna Tangonan and Kalyn Kaulia-Makaiwi, were named to The Maui News Maui Interscholastic League Division II All-Star first team for their performance on the court last season. Selections are made by coaches in the league, according to The Maui News.

“To make first team means a lot, because we were a fighting team to the end,” said first-year coach Addie McCreedy. “They should be proud of themselves, even if it wasn’t the season we hoped for. The team is very proud of them.”

The Lady Farmers’ four-year run as MIL D-II champions ended this year when Seabury took the title.…

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Undersea Cable Impacts and Costs Too Severe, Says National Grid

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

I Aloha Molokai News Release

A high-voltage undersea transmission cable planned for Massachusetts has been killed by one of the nation’s major utilities because it would be a “high-risk” installation, too expensive to construct, with too many severe environmental impacts and too difficult to maintain.

The National Grid, which serves much of New England and New York State, released the findings of its Cable Feasibility Study this week. The cable would have been built using the latest technology called horizontal direct drilling – the same technology planned for sections of the interisland cable proposed by Governor Neil Abercrombie and HECO, and now being considered by the Hawaii Legislature.…

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Talking Mandarin

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

Community Contributed

By Glenn I. Teves, County Extension Agent, UH CTAHR CES

A cold, sweet, juicy mandarin is just the fruit for a hot day, and is high in Vitamin C. But what exactly is a mandarin? Mandarins are a group of closely related citrus, including tangerines, tangors, tangelos, and tantangelos. Tangelos are created by crossing a grapefruit or pomelo with a tangerine, while a tangor is a cross between a tangerine and an orange. A tantangelo is a tangerine crossed with a tangelo or between two tangelos. A mandarin crossed with a lemon is a lemandarin. After that, the rest are called citrus hybrids.…

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Be Fire Safe: Tips To Prepare

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

Be Fire Safe: Tips To Prepare

Community Contributed

By Richard Schonely, Fire Inspector

Recent heavy rains have created new brush growth. Check your house or lot now and take steps to protect your property from fire hazards.

The Department of Fire & Public Safety asks property owners to make sure their land is in compliance with the Uniform Fire Code pertaining to brush as adopted by the County of Maui. Fire personnel will be inspecting parcels yearly throughout Molokai.

Visit the nearest fire station to pick up a brochure on how the parcel should be maintained. You can also visit firewise.org to get tips on making your home safe from a brush fire.…

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Ka Hula Piko Festival 2012

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Ka Hula Piko Festival 2012

Halau Hula O Kukunaokala News Release

This year’s Molokai Ka Hula Piko festival will be held Thursday May 3 to Saturday May 5. This year’s theme celebrates our kupuna and is “Lei `ia Molokai ke aloha hulu mamo,” or “Molokai wreath in the love of the ancestors.” We honor our kupuna both living and of old who have perpetuated and preserved the traditions and knowledge of our culture that we have today.

Thursday’s festivities include two on-site excursions and an evening lecture. Friday we will be showing a documentary film titled “The Hidden,” featuring the late Kumu Hula John Kaimikaua, with a short Q&A to follow.…

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Kudos for Kumu Farms

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Kudos for Kumu Farms

Molokai farm commended for business and service.

As one of Molokai’s longest-standing and most successful farms, Kumu Farms knew they were headed in the right direction. Over the past 30 years, they have become the largest exporter of organic papaya to the U.S. mainland, according to owner Grant Schule. About four years ago, they expanded their market to serve the local community, offering residents and visitors of Molokai a variety of organic produce fresh from the fields of the 120 acre-farm in Ho`olehua.

Their efforts were confirmed last month, when Kumu Farm’s commitment to agriculture and the community won them two awards — Edible Hawaiian Islands Magazine’s Local Heroes farm category, and the County of Maui’s Exceptional Small Business Award.…

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Aloha Honua

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Aloha Honua

Biologist Bill Puleloa receives first ever Malama Kuleana Honua Award.

This year’s annual Molokai Earth Day celebration, hosted by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) marked the beginning of a new tradition –the “Malama Kuleana Honua” (Caring Responsibly for Earth) Honorary award. William “Bill” Puleloa, a recently retired aquatic biologist for the state’s Department of Land and Resources, was its first recipient. He was commended at Earth Day for his work with monitoring the conditions of Molokai streams, collaborating with local fishermen and researching the native honu, or green sea turtles.

“Bill has always been a resource and supporter to conserving our resources,” said Ed Misaki, TNC’s Program Director.…

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Ultimate Diva Pageant 2012

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Ultimate Diva Pageant 2012

Runner up Alara Deschanel, Ultimate Diva Kyelah West Williams, and Second up Runner Cloe Jaycins pose with last year’s Ultimate Diva Miss Bubbalicious at this year’s 4th annual Ultimate Diva Pageant.  The event, hosted by Hotel Molokai, featured transgender talents who shimmied, shook, and strutted their stuff last Saturday night.…

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