Ralph T. Kanemitsu
Ralph T. Kanemitsu was born Aug. 28, 1938 and died June 25, 2020. Services will be held on June 25, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at the Veterans Cemetery in Ho’olehua. Drive-thru lunch to follow at the Molokai Seventh Day Adventist Church.…
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Add your commentKanemitsu Bakery Permit Reinstated, Open Tonight
Kanemitsu Bakery, after having been closed for five months, will be open in time for Thanksgiving this year. The bakery’s permit was reinstated today after the facility passed a Department of Health (DOH) inspection this morning.
Bakery manager Blossom Poepoe said staff will begin baking immediately, with the famed hot bread opening tonight starting at 8:30 p.m.
Inspectors visited the bakery Wednesday and found a few minor sanitation deficiencies, which contractors worked yesterday to correct.
“The improvement is tremendous [since the permit was suspended],” said Peter Oshiro, DOH environmental health program manager, who flew in for the Wednesday inspection.
While most of the violations had been corrected, DOH inspector Dean Kagawa said today he would reinstate the permit based on the understanding that several aspects of the facility, including the floors and some areas of the ceiling, would continue to be repaired.…
Kanemitsu Bakery Looks at the Options
The ovens of Kanemitsu Bakery remain cold since June, when the Department of Health (DOH) suspended their permit after a complaint was filed. Since then, the bakery has been making some of the sanitation improvements stipulated by the DOH. The operation has not been able to reopen as soon as owner George Kanemitsu had originally hoped, and now he said he’s looking into additional options — including establishing a bakery on Oahu.
In the meantime, work on the Molokai facility continues. The restaurant portion of the business remains open because it operates from a separate, permitted kitchen.
Kanemitsu said he anticipates a visit from DOH inspectors, accompanied by a governor’s representative, in the next couple weeks, after which he said he will have a better idea of a date to re-open.…
Kanemitsu Bakery Permit Suspended, Renovations Planned Soon
For the second time in four months, Kanemitsu Bakery’s permit has been suspended after a June 20th inspection found “serious deficiencies in the maintenance and manufacturing practices,” according to the Department of Health (DOH). The department says the makers of the famous Molokai hot bread and other sweet specialties won’t be baking until they correct sanitation violations.
The restaurant portion of the business remains open because it operates from a separate, permitted kitchen. Despite what bakery owner George Kanemitsu calls “this heavy bomb [of the] revoked permit,” Kanemitsu remains optimistic for a speedy reopening of the bakery. He said renovations of the facility are scheduled to start this week.…
Kanemitsu Bakery to Appeal $90,000 Fine
Dept. of Health cites sanitation violations
Kanemitsu Bakery plans to appeal $90,000 of fines in violations issued after failing to suspend operations for two days in March following a Department of Health (DOH) order. Kanemitsu Bakery, makers of the famous Molokai hot bread, distributes its products statewide. Customers have been giving their specialty breads rave reviews for over 75 years, but the DOH’s reaction wasn’t so enthusiastic.
“On March 7, an inspection by the DOH uncovered serious deficiencies in the maintenance and manufacturing practices conducted at the facility,” stated a DOH press release. Violations included improper cleaning of cooking implements, inadequate control of rodents, lack of hot water, and general unsanitary conditions.…
16th Annual Soup ‘R Bowl
By Léo Azambuja
The deeper the bowl, the better it is for pour decisions. But shallow bowls are more appropriate for a salad dressing to impress. There was no shortage of handmade ceramic bowls at the annual Soup ‘R Bowl last weekend. In fact, the bowls were the life of the party, more than 400 of them.
“This is our 16th Annual Soup ‘R Bowl,” Molokai Arts Center executive director Alice Kaahanui said. “It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year to help fund all of our programs.”
The event held at Lanikeha Community Center in Hoʻolehua March 7 attracted about 200 people who wasted no time noodling around to pick the perfect bowl to ramen-ticize their dinner. …
Keeping Molokai’s History Alive and Accessible
By Léo Azambuja
The Molokai History Project offers a unique experience for locals and visitors. The nonprofit organization is a small museum in Kaunakakai, providing both a window to the past and a bridge that helps to keep the island’s rich history alive.
“When we started, we didn’t classify ourselves as a true museum, so we just called ourselves a history project, a beginning,” board member Judy Mertens said.
The History Project opened almost two years ago, in October 2023. Its first location was in a tiny shop next to Ho‘ala Café at Ala Malama Avenue. Last May, they moved to their current location, a bigger space across the street from the iconic Mid Nite Inn.…
Wilfred Takahashi
Born June 24, 1932, Wilfred Takahashi, known as Willie, passed away on Dec. 19, 2024. He is survived by his wife Teresita, daughter Maricel and grandsons Benjamin Jr. and Treve.
Before moving to Molokai, Willie served his country in the Korean War, and worked in construction. He also worked at Wailea Golf Course, where he met his darling wife, Tessie. Willie was the last of his veteran friends to survive their daily breakfast club at either Kanemitsu Bakery or at Mrs. K’s. For years, Willie was our famous bell ringer for weekend masses at St. Damien.
Willie’s services will be held Jan.…
‘More than Ready’ – Celebrating the Class of 2024
On a breezy May evening, the Molokai High School community gathered to celebrate the graduation of the class of 2024. This year’s ceremony was particularly poignant, marked by a shared sense of triumph over adversity. As Principal Dr. Katina Soares took to the podium, she delivered a speech that resonated deeply with both the graduates and their families.
“There’s no point in sugarcoating it. Your high school journey hasn’t been easy,” said Soares, addressing the tumultuous years the students had endured. She recounted the significant challenges faced by the class, from navigating online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic to the constant upheaval of schedules and routines upon their return to in-person classes.…
Robotics Awarded at World Championship
Molokai High School (MHS) robotics concluded their memorable season with a trip to Dallas, Texas to compete in the Vex Robotics World Championship. Of the 820 robotics teams from across the world, the MHS robotics team was honored with the 2024 Vex Community Award. Sponsored by Google, the award recognized the MHS team for their contributions towards supporting the larger Molokai robotics landscape.
Coach Edwin Mendija explained that judges were “really impressed, just knowing how limited in resources we are.”
Mendija and the MHS team had helped restart robotics on Molokai following COVID. Mendija explained that the MHS students helped Molokai elementary schools gear up for robotics competitions by providing parts, training and funding.…
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