Christy Chung is MEO’s New COO

Thursday, March 5th, 2026

MEO News Release

Christy Chung has joined Maui Economic Opportunity as Chief Operating Officer. Her job is to manage, coordinate and support MEO’s day-to-day operations and more than 30 programs in the agency’s five departments and offices in Hana and on Molokai and Lanai. She also is overseeing facilities and ensuring contract compliance.

Currently, Chung holds the third highest leadership position in MEO behind CEO Debbie Cabebe and Executive Director Maggie Batangan.

Across her career, Chung has led complex projects, coordinated multidisciplinary teams and navigated regulatory and interagency processes on Maui and the mainland. Prior to joining MEO, she was employed by the County of Maui Department of Public Works, where she oversaw infrastructure projects, supported grant-funded projects and worked on wildfire debris removal in collaboration with federal and state agencies. …

MAC’s 16th Annual Soup ‘R Bowl

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

MAC News Release

It’s that time of year! Come celebrate all that the Molokai Arts Center has accomplished in 15 years and help us continue our efforts to create outstanding educational opportunities in the visual and performing arts.

What’s the Soup ‘R Bowl you ask? It’s the MAC’s premier event that visitors and part-time residents plan their visits around. It’s the art lover’s haven for unique finds, primarily by Molokai artists (all donations welcome). And for each ticket holder, it’s a chance to find, among over 500 pieces in various colors and styles, THE ceramic bowl or mug, made by Molokai artisans, that calls you to take it home.…

Hawaiian Council Assisting OHA’s Emergency Fund

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Hawaiian Council News Release

The Hawaiian Council is continuing its statewide effort to assist Native Hawaiian beneficiaries applying for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs I Ola: OHA’s Emergency Relief Fund.

The program, funded by OHA, is designed to support Native Hawaiian SNAP recipients without minor dependents who experienced financial hardship during the 2025 government shutdown. Eligible applicants may receive up to $350 in grocery stipend check, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. To date, more than $500,000 in grocery assistance has been distributed across the pae ʻāina.

Members of the Hawaiian Council outreach team will be on Molokai to provide in-person assistance to eligible Native Hawaiian residents.…

Printmaking Classes

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Paʻa Printmakers News Release

Paʻa Printmakers is offering two new classes at the Molokai Center, located next to American Savings Bank. Below are the course details:

Mokuhanga Woodblock Workshop

– Instructor: Faith Stone

– Technique: Traditional Japanese water-based woodblock printing (no press required).

– Schedule: Saturday, March 14 (9 a.m.- 4 p.m.) and Sunday, March 15 (9 a.m.-1p.m.).

Link: honoluluprintmakers.org/classes/japanese-mokuhanga-with-faith-stone

Make a Flag Book

– Instructor: Tamara Moan

– Technique: Constructing an accordion-spine flag book using stencil prints.

– Schedule: Saturday, March 21st (10:00 am – 4:00 pm). Please bring your own lunch and snacks.

Link: honoluluprintmakers.org/classes/on-molokai-flag-book-with-stencil-imagery-with-tamara-moan…