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‘Farmers of Land and Sea,’ Molokai High School Class of 2025 Graduate

Thursday, June 12th, 2025

‘Farmers of Land and Sea,’ Molokai High School Class of 2025 Graduate

By Léo Azambuja
It was the last time Molokai High School’s Class of 2025 walked into The Barn as students. They are now Farmers for life.
“No matter where you are in life, even if you fall off the rails, put your trust in God and he will guide you. Class of 2025, I hope you take this advice with you in all your future endeavors. With that being said, congratulations, we made it,” Senior Class President Chloe Tancayo told her fellow seniors at the beginning of their graduation ceremony a couple weeks ago.
Family and friends of the school’s Class of 2025, themed Farmers of Land and Sea, packed the The Barn to celebrate 74 senior students graduating May 23.…

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Yolanda Hiilani Kealohapauole Uahinui

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Yolanda Hiilani Kealohapauole Uahinui

Yolanda Hiilani Kealohapauole Uahinui, 70, of Kalama‘ula, Molokai, died April 25, 2025 at Queens Hospital in Honolulu. Born May 16, 1954, she was a graduate of Molokai High and Intermediate School, class of 1972, and a graduate of Cannon’s Business College in Honolulu. She was a retired manager with Enterprise Holdings Alamo in Hoolehua, Molokai. Survived by: daughter Hamau (Joseph) Howe and hanai daughter Jessyli (Vandale Dudoit III) Domingo Kupau, brothers Abraham Kalei (Ellenbelle) Kaulia of Honolulu, Wilfred Kalani Pieper of Wisconsin, Kaihehau Uahinui of Washington, and Ekela (Cheryl) Uahinui of Molokai, sisters Rebecca Kolo of California, Ruth Domingo of Molokai, Frieda Uahinui of Las Vegas, and Kamakea Uahinui of Molokai, nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.…

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Shaynah Haunani Colipano Delacruz 

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Shaynah Haunani Colipano Delacruz 

Shaynah Haunani Colipano Delacruz was born on July 5, 1971, at the Molokai General Hospital. She passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025 in the hospice at the Molokai General Hospital. Shaynah loved finding shells, drawing, baking and cooking. She leaves behind six children, seven grandchildren, her mother, Annette H. Colipano English (Clayton), and her father, Richard (Chocum) Dela Cruz (Jackie). Shaynah’s celebration of life will be held July 26 at Lanikeha in Ho‘olehua, Molokai at 9 a.m.…

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A Gathering to Celebrate Success

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

A Gathering to Celebrate Success

Community Contributed
By Dara Lukonen

Whistles and cheers from proud family members and friends rang out on Aka ‘ula School’s campus throughout the school award and promotion ceremony and high school commencement.
It was evident that students, staff, and families had formed strong bonds this year. This close-knit ‘ohana celebrated the awards ceremony where students were recognized for their academic achievement and growth, their citizenship, and their commitment to learning and community.
Following the awards ceremony, parents of eighth-grade students were called on stage to present a school kihei to their new high-school students. Donning the school kihei symbolizes the community leaders that students are anticipated to be.…

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MEMA Urges Residents, Visitors to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

By MEMA News Release

As hurricane season approaches, the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging all residents and visitors to take proactive steps now to ensure safety and resiliency. The Central Pacific hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
“Being prepared ahead of time is critical,” MEMA Administrator Amos Lonokailua-Hewett said. “By getting ready now, we strengthen our ability to care for our families, neighbors, and community. E hoʻomākaukau kākou a e mālama pono.”
The 2025 season is expected to bring near-normal tropical cyclone activity, with an estimated four-to-five tropical cyclones anticipated, according to the National Weather Service.…

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Ranch Camp Fire Comes Too Close for Comfort

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

Ranch Camp Fire Comes Too Close for Comfort

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff
Residents in Ranch Camp had a close call with a brush fire on Saturday, May 24. Around 2:30 p.m., about three acres went up in flames, coming close to homes at the top of the residential area. As firefighters worked to control the blaze with air assistance from a helicopter making water drops, residents assisted with garden hoses to protect their yards.
No buildings were damaged and the fire was under control just after 3 p.m., and extinguished around 7 p.m. that evening. The Maui Fire Department says the cause of the fire is undetermined.…

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‘A Special Homecoming:’ Canoe Iosepa Visits Molokai

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

‘A Special Homecoming:’ Canoe Iosepa Visits Molokai

By Catherine Cluett Pactol

Over the past week, Molokai hosted some special guests: a double hulled canoe named Iosepa and its crew. Arriving last week Wednesday after a 12-hour sail from Oahu, Iosepa was docked at Kaunakakai Wharf for about a week while community members were welcomed on board and its crew did outreach on the island.
The nine-ton vessel is made out of solid wood, lashed together with no nails or screws. Slightly smaller than voyaging canoe Hokule’a’s 64-foot length, Iosepa is 57 feet long and sailed by a crew of 16.
Crewmember Chris Muhlestein said because of the wa’a’s weight, Iosepa has two steering blades that are manned by several crewmembers on each blade during channel crossings.…

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May Day Across the Island

Thursday, June 5th, 2025

May Day Across the Island

By The Molokai Dispatch Staff

Molokai students celebrated May Day at schools across the island last month. Keiki draped in colorful lei represented each island in their school’s May Day courts, while each class performed a hula or mele for their ‘ohana and friends.
According to Kamehameha Schools, Reverend Samuel Kapu of Maui wrote a mele called “Na Lei o Hawaii” which mentioned the flower symbol for each island. The first May Day celebration was held in 1928, and the floral symbolism continues today: Hawaii Island is represented by red ‘oh‘ia blossoms, pink lokelani for Maui, yellow ilima for Oahu, Molokai is the green kukui leaf, Lanai represented by light orange strands of kauna‘oa, gray hinahina is for Kahoolawe, Kauai is the purple berries of mokihana, and Niihau is symbolized by white pupu shell.…

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Everything from Greased Pigs to Manicures

Monday, June 2nd, 2025

Everything from Greased Pigs to Manicures

By Jack Kiyonaga, Editor

It was a busy Mother’s Day weekend on Molokai with events happening across the island. In Ho’olehua, at the Lanikeha Center, almost 2,000 residents passed by to check out the happenings at the annual Molokai Resource Fair.

The fair tries to “go the extra mile,” explained Rosie Davis from the Molokai Homestead Farmers Alliance, who organizes the event. The fair’s information booths ranged from agriculture to emergency services to job training. Along with a free petting zoo and greased pig contest, the fair had music, food, games and more. Participants competed for grand prizes like tickets on Hawaiian Airlines and gift cards to Hiro’s ‘Ohana Grill while browsing craft booths or getting their nails done courtesy of Nail Bar Molokai.…

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Bigger Space for Molokai History Project

Monday, June 2nd, 2025

Bigger Space for Molokai History Project

By Jack Kiyonaga, Editor

The Molokai History Project (MHP) has a new location from which to steward many of Molokai’s historic treasures. On May 9, MHP packed up their collection and moved up the street to a larger space across from Friendly Market Center.

The museum was founded in October 2023 with the mission of “preserving and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the island.”

Originally, MHP was housed in a one room office space in the Storehouse building next to the Credit Union.

“We had totally outgrown [it],” explained Judy Mertens, executive director of MHP. “There was not space to hang one more picture.”…

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