Molokai Dispatch

01/10/2025

Late addition to this week's community calendar! I Ola Ka 'Aina - That the Land Be Healed, is a short film by Molokai's Matt Yamash*ta. It will be screened this Monday, Jan. 13, at the Kaunakakai Elementary School cafeteria starting at 5:30 p.m. Free event.

12/13/2024

11/21/2024

Just a friendly reminder that our office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving. Due to the holiday, we will have an early deadline for the Dec. 4 issue, which is Tuesday, Nov. 26, by 4 p.m. for any new ads, updates to existing ads, and/or stories. Anything that comes in after the deadline will go in our Dec. 11 issue.

Mahalo and hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

10/31/2024

Aloha,

It's that time of year again, the holidays are rolling in.

We will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the deadline for submissions to the Dec. 4 issue will be Tuesday, Nov. 26 by 4 p.m. for any news ads, updates to existing ads, and/or stories. Anything that comes in after the deadline will go in our Dec. 11 issue.

Mahalo and have a great Halloween.

10/10/2024

Aloha Molokai, just FYI this weekend's home football game has been called off. See Coach Kahale's announcement for more information. Have a great Thursday.

09/25/2024

Maui Fire officials say the fire is 60% contained as of 5 pm, with no active threats, evacuations or road closures at this time. Firefighters continue to mop up the 100-acre Ho’olehua fire and strengthen containment lines

09/24/2024

Stay safe, Molokai, there's a large brushfire currently burning in Ho'olehua. The following information is directly from the County of Maui as of 12:30pm today:

"Door-to-door, voluntary evacuations by Maui Police Department were under way midday today for Molokaʻi homes in the vicinity of a brush fire of approximately 100 acres near the Molokaʻi Airport. Evacuations are being conducted as a precautionary measure, according to Maui Fire Department (MFD) officials.

Portions of roads near the airport were closed and are subject to change depending on conditions, officials said. One structure and one vehicle were consumed in the fire, according to MFD. No injuries have been reported.

MFD Engine 4, Engine 9, Engine 12, Tanker 4, Mini 9, Relief Tanker 4, Relief Tanker 9, Relief Tanker 12, Air 1, Air 2, MFD battalion chief, County Public Works and state Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting are responding to the brush fire.

The Molokaʻi brush fire was first reported around 11:30 p.m. today, Sept. 24, 2024. Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) was partially activated as of 10:57 a.m. MEMA sent an informational message about the brush fire at 11:21 a.m.

Area residents are encouraged to monitor radio, TV and mobile devices for official information."

08/14/2024

Aloha, regarding this week's (8/14) community calendar, registration for the Mana of Keawi Beans workshop is already closed. Apologies for the confusion.

Make sure to check out this week's issue of the Molokai Dispatch for the latest Molokai news, including photos from the Obon Festival.

04/06/2024

Aloha Molokai, make sure to check out this upcoming meeting for information on the dredging project for the Kaunakakai Harbor. Happy Aloha Friday!

USACE Honolulu District, on behalf of the Hawaii Department of Transportation Harbors Division, is hosting a community information meeting to present the construction plan for the Kaunakakai Harbor Maintenance Dredging project, Monday, April 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Duke Maliu Regional Park Pavilion in Kaunakakai. The public is invited to attend.

USACE is responsible for maintaining the project depths in the federal limits of Kaunakakai Harbor. The purpose of the maintenance dredging is to remove sediment that has accumulated over time, so vessels that deliver food, fuel and supplies to the island of Molokai may safely enter, exit and maneuver within the harbor.

Visit the Kaunakakai Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project website to learn more: https://www.poh.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Civil-Works-Projects/Kaunakakai-Harbor/

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters
Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
MauiNow.com
Molokai Dispatch
Senator Lynn DeCoite
County of Maui
Hawaii Department of Transportation
Representative Mahina Poepoe
Council Member Keani Rawlins-Fernandez
Molokai Canoe Club

03/27/2024

**Location change for the Molokai Town Hall meeting tonight, hosted by Councilmember Keani Rawlins-Fernandez. The 6 pm meeting will now take place at Home Pumehana. Join to learn more about the proposed sea glider plane, county updates and other community announcements.

02/10/2024

Apologies for the late notice, but we have an early deadline for our February 21st issue due to Presidents' Day. Our early deadline for the February 21st issue is Tuesday, February 13th by 4 p.m. for any new ads, updates to existing ads, or letters. Anything sent in after the deadline will be in our following issue, February 28th.

01/24/2024

2024 Kā Molokaʻi Makahiki ✨

Aloha Molokaʻi,

Please take a moment to check out the flyer below regarding the upcoming Kā Molokaʻi Makahiki events. Per your request, this year's keiki and ʻōpio games will be held in the evening once again. 🌙

There will be no hoʻolauleʻa this year, however there WILL be food booths on Friday night.

Save the dates! We look forward to seeing you all soon! 🤗🤙🏽

Please share with your friends and family.