Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
Bayer News Release
A huge congratulations to Bayer Hawaii’s own Jill Coombs for being honored in Pacific Business News ’40 Under 40′ Class of 2024!
PBN’s 40 Under 40 recognizes outstanding young business professionals in Hawaii who have demonstrated excellence in business, contributed to the overall success of their company, and are strongly involved in the community.
Hailing from our Molokai farm, Jill is a passionate advocate for agriculture across our state. Through her leadership, she has significantly contributed to the health and well-being of our employees and championed STEM education initiatives in schools. Her dedication to sustainable farming and conservation is inspiring.…
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
Hokulani Children’s Theater News Release
The Hokulani Children’s Theatre of Molokai is thrilled to bring another community production to the island, thanks to the unwavering support of our community. Our mission to nurture and showcase the performing arts among Molokai’s keiki has been met with enthusiasm and generosity, allowing us to continue this vital work.
This season, we are proud to present “Jane and the Giant Peach,” featuring 11 talented student actors who will take the stage on Sept. 27 and 28 for two special performances. These performances will serve not only as a showcase of our children’s hard work and dedication but also as a stepping stone for their first off-island performance on Lanai in October.…
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
By The Molokai Dispatch Staff
The undefeated Molokai High School (MHS) girls volleyball team took on Maui Prep at the Barn this past weekend. The MHS girls competed in a close five-set game Friday before ultimately falling to Maui Prep 3-2. The Farmers likewise started out strong in Saturday’s rematch, taking the first set, but dropped the subsequent three in the 3-1 loss to Maui Prep.
The MHS inaugural 11-man football season continued last weekend with a game at Maui High School. After a 59-0 loss to start the season against Lahainaluna, the Farmers were resilient, battling in a tough 29-14 loss to Maui High School.…
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
MEO News Release
Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO)’s Youth Services team participated in a ceremony Thursday marking September as Suicide Prevention Month in Maui County.
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen read the proclamation. The event was organized by E Ola Hou Prevent Suicide Maui County Task Force and Mental Health America of Hawaii Maui County Branch, led by Danielle Bergan.
In his short talk, MEO Youth Services Director Dane Ka‘ae noted how suicide was a hush hush topic when he was growing up, but today “I can say the word ‘suicide.’ ” Ka’ae also noticed openness among youth on the topic of suicide.…
Wednesday, September 4th, 2024
By Jack Kiyonaga | Editor
From creating profitable ideas, to accounting for overhead costs, to filing taxes, running a small business anywhere is difficult, but it can be especially hard to do so from Molokai. As part of a nationwide initiative, representatives from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) made the trip to Molokai to help business owners and local entrepreneurs navigate the world of trademarks and patents.
“Our goal is always to drive inclusive innovation,” explained Mariessa Terrell, from the USPTO.
Terrell, along with other USPTO representatives, walked Molokai residents through the fundamentals of creating and filing a patent or trademark for an idea or business, as well as navigating the U.S.…
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