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Ho‘aka Mana’s Program Strengthens Laka Connection

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Ho‘aka Mana’s Program Strengthens Laka Connection

By Léo Azambuja
More than a dozen children spent two days at Molokai Public Library last week, planting several Native Hawaiian plant species around the property. But the purpose wasn’t to beautify the 88-year-old historic building; it was part of Ola O Laka, a program to strengthen Native Hawaiian identity.
“It’s a program that we created to honor Laka. Laka is the native forest. As Native Hawaiians, we are just trying to revitalize it, bring more education around it, but specifically the connection to Laka,” Ho‘aka Mana executive director Kanoe Davis said. “She is all things hula, and she is all things forest.”…

Sailing Canoe Brings Living Culture to Molokai

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Sailing Canoe Brings Living Culture to Molokai

By Léo Azambuja
In less than five hours, the 62-foot, 5-inch Hawaiian double-hulled sailing canoe Mo‘okiha O Pi‘ilani sailed from Ma‘alaea Harbor on Maui to Molokai’s Kaunakakai Wharf last week. Its 17 crewmembers used ancient Polynesian voyaging skills to guide them throughout the voyage.
“The purpose of this is to practice. We practice our culture. We practice being safe on the water. We are practicing sharing and teaching voyaging and non-instrumental navigation with people of all ages, which is what Papa Mau taught us,” crewmember Malanai Kane Kuahiwinui said following the canoe’s arrival July 9.
Pius “Mau” Piailug, better known as Papa Mau, was a navigator born in 1932 on Satawal, a remote atoll in the island chain of Yap, in the Federated States of Micronesia.…

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Spencer is the July Ace Winner

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Spencer is the July Ace Winner

By Rick Schonely / Community contributed

David Spencer is the July Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. 

Spencer, an avid golfer for many years on Molokai and recently retired Molokai High School security guard and all-around great guy, shot 43-48 for a gross total of 91 and with his 25 handicap his 66-net got him the victory. Congratulations, Big Dave.

The Hui O Kukui Golf Club would like to thank the staff and management of iconic Ironwood Hills golf course for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai.…

Hospice Maui Molokai Offering Free Education/Grief Support Group

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

HMM News Release
Did someone you love die? Hospice Maui Molokai is offering a closed educational/grief support group to everyone in the Molokai Community who has experienced the death of a loved one. When a person experiences a death, their life is forever changed.
A 12-week (once a week) closed group means after one week, the group is closed to new participants and the group creates a bond and trust as they learn together and support each other,
An educational/grief support group is:
Educational material giving language to understand grief and to not be alone in your thoughts.
Introduce others who have had similar experiences, thoughts and feelings.…

Special Fundraiser Event at Molokai Library

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

The Friends of the MPL News Release
The Friends of the Molokai Public Library are excited to share that we are hosting a special fundraiser event on August 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Molokai Public Library.
Come ready to enjoy a fantastic lineup of games, prizes and ono treats. Scrips will be available for purchase at just $1 each, and all proceeds will go directly to support our beloved local library and help us bring even more exciting events to our community in the future.
As a special highlight, the Molokai Public Library will announce the branch drawing prize winners for the Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) during the event.…

Fire Prevention Tips

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

HWMO News Release
Did you know 99% of wildfires in Hawaii are started by people, usually by accident? Be wildfire-aware by visiting hwmo.org for preparedness information for you and your ‘ohana.
Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization is here to support you in wildfire preparedness and community resilience.…

Small Ruminant Health Basics Webinar

Thursday, July 17th, 2025

By CTAHR News Release
Aloha Molokai Livestock Producers. We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Small Ruminant Health Basics webinar, designed to provide practical and sustainable tools for your sheep and goat care routines.
Whether you’re new to raising small ruminants or looking to sharpen your skills, this session offers foundational knowledge and updates for all producers.
We look forward to seeing you there and supporting your success.
Date: Wednesday, July 30
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Zoom – Join from anywhere
Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/84434923333
Meeting ID: 844 3492 3333
Passcode: 655879
For questions, reach out to:
(808) 567-6061 | (808) 453-6061
mabran@hawaii.edu…

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