Friday, January 16th, 2026
The descendants of Josiah Lanakila “Black” Hoohuli Sr. honor our beloved makuakāne, who departed this life on Nov. 9, 2025, in his 86th year, at Moanalua, Oahu. Born Dec. 30, 1938 at Nānākuli, Oahu, he was the fourth son of Joseph Kahapea Paʻahao and Kulani (Lima) Hoohuli. Of chiefly, priestly and warrior ancestry, he was the last of his generation, all seven brothers and seven sisters now gathered to Ke Akua in Heaven. He wed his one true love, Velma Lou Leinaala “Leina” Adams, on Aug. 17, 1963 at Nānākuli. Together for 39 years, they lovingly raised our ʻohana until her passing in 2002.…
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Glenn K. Nanod, 70, was born on Molokai on Nov. 20, 1954, and died at in Wailuku on Sept. 26, 2025. He valued education, was concerned for community issues and had a love for his daughter and family.
Glenn’s education included MHIS 1972; Lahainaluna HS (3 years); University of Hawaii with an emphasis in Archeology; Cannons Business College; and MCC.
He worked as a substitute teacher; as an archeologist at various island locations while supporting the Molokai community with his research; at Ah Fook’s Supermarket until the store was destroyed by fire 2005 and then sold. Employers Options hired Glenn after he volunteered and travelled by bus to Lahaina to support and feed the fire-impacted residents. …
Friday, January 16th, 2026
By Rick Schonely
It was a typical Wednesday on the last day of the year, Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, and the Molokai Skins Golf gang was playing their regular Wednesday game at Iconic Ironwood Hills Golf Course.
Little did we know that Scott Shelton would take out his number-seven iron on the 16th hole (#7 on the back nine) and get his first hole-in-one of his career — from the white tee at 204 yards.
Shelton, a long-time resident of Molokai and the head coach of Lady Farmers soccer team for many years, hit a beautiful shot that rolled onto the green and dropped into the hole.…
Friday, January 16th, 2026
NTBG News Release
Grow Aloha, the statewide initiative dedicated to restoring Hawaii’s native plants and our relationships with them, is proud to announce the extension of its free, monthly plant adoption program through June 2026. This extension ensures continued access for residents across Hawaii to native plants, Hawaiian heritage crops and educational resources.
Since its launch, Grow Aloha has placed more than 5,000 native plants and Hawaiian heritage crops into the hands of local residents through free monthly plant adoptions. These plants — representing over 100 species and varieties — are now growing in backyards, schools, and community spaces statewide, helping restore our built environment collectively. …
Friday, January 16th, 2026
By Ric Ornellas
On Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, the Kaunakakai Elementary School Cafeteria will transform into a hub of student advocacy and community connection for the 4th Annual Molokai Youth Summit. Running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the summit continues its mission of bringing forward to the Molokai community the voices of our 21st-century youth and future leaders.
Since its inception, the summit has prioritized providing opportunities to hear the authentic voices of keiki o ka ʻāina, Molokai students. This year’s theme poses a direct, provocative question to students in grades 1–12 across both public and private schools: “What do I want from my school?”…
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