Kalaupapa Celebrates New Air Service

Kalaupapa Celebrates New Air Service

As Makani Kai Air Charter’s nine-seat plane shook in unusually strong winds last Tuesday, Father Ambrose Sanar of St. Francis Church in Kalaupapa... Read More
Security Measures, Peaceful Protests Greet Yacht’s Return

Security Measures, Peaceful Protests Greet Yacht’s Return

Nearly 50 U.S. Coast Guard personnel, as well as dozens of county, state and federal law enforcement guarded a security zone around Kaunakakai Harbor... Read More
Celebrating Alternatives

Celebrating Alternatives

Caption by Catherine Cluett, photo ©PF Bentley/PFPix.comMolokai hosted its first Alternative Energy Festival last weekend, organized by I Aloha... Read More

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Makani Kai Begins Service to Kalaupapa

Fri, January 20, 2012

Kalaupapa residents have a lot to celebrate at their airport this month. With air service into the peninsula now provided by Makani Kai Air Charters at a fraction of what residents were charged by...

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Security Measures Planned for Ship’s Visit

Thu, January 19, 2012

The U.S. Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will be establishing a temporary security zone at Kaunakakai Harbor as the 36-passenger vessel, the Safari Explorer, resumes...

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Meeting To Discuss Reduced Harbor Security

Thu, January 26, 2012

DNLR News ReleaseDepartment of Land and Natural Resources is holding a community meeting regarding the security perimeter at the Kauanakakai Wharf to accommodate American Safari Cruises visits to Molokai. The meeting is on Monday, Jan. 30 at Mitchell Pauole Center at 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We will address the experience last weekend and respond to the community. Reduced security to accommodate fishermen and canoe paddlers and lessen the inconvenience to the community will be discussed. All are invited. 

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US Coast Guard Support to Ka Molokai Makahiki

Sun, January 22, 2012

Coast Guard News Release The crews of the US Coast Guard cutters Kiska, a 110-foot island class patrolcutter stationed in Hilo, and the Ahi, an 87-foot patrol cutter stationed in Honolulu are  scheduled to participate in Ka Molokai Makahiki games this weekend .  The cutters will be open for tours to Molokai residents on Saturday morning and afternoon starting at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.Please meet at the ferry enclosure for each escorted tour and learn moreabout the Coast Guard Ohana in Hawaii.   Additionally, the 45-foot ResponseBoat Medium and its crew from US Coast Guard Station Maui in Maalea alsoexpect to be here and  participate in the games.  

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Learn to Protect Bees on Molokai

Sun, January 22, 2012

UH CTAHR News ReleaseCalling all Molokai beekeepers – it’s time to bee proactive! Bee responsible! Bee informed! And bee a part of the plan to control small hive beetles on Molokai.

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Theopista Kealohaonalani (Sakuma/Ka`anapu) Purdy

Fri, January 20, 2012

Obituary

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State to Update Molokai Community on Operations at Kaunakakai Harbor

Sat, January 14, 2012

Governor's News Release

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