MHS State Winners Head to National Educators Rising Conference

Thursday, June 25th, 2026

Four talented Molokai High School (MHS) Educators Rising (EdRising) state winners departed Molokai on June 1, to showcase their skills on the national stage. Kealaula Pali, Kruz Lani, Leila Pereira and Mark Ragonton are traveling to Portland, Oregon, to compete in the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference, running from June 20–23.

The students earned their spots after a stellar performance at Hawaii’s first in-person Educators Rising State Conference and Competition, held on February 5 – 6, 2026, at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Education.

Educators Rising is a vital national program active in 42 states.…

Bissen Bringing Holomua Kakou back to Molokai

Thursday, June 25th, 2026

Maui County News Release

Mayor Richard Bissen is bringing Holomua Kākou back to Molokai on Monday, June 29, and Tuesday, June 30 as part of his ongoing effort to take county government directly to Maui County’s rural communities.

“Holomua Kākou is about ensuring every community — no matter how rural or remote — has meaningful access to county services, information and the people responsible for serving them,” Bissen said. “This effort reflects our commitment to meeting residents where they are and listening to what matters most to them.”

Bissen will host a community talk story from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, at Kaunakakai Elementary School Cafeteria, 30 Ailoa St.,…

Common Cause Hawaii Hosts Town Hall

Thursday, June 25th, 2026

Common Cause Hawaii News Release

Common Cause Hawaiʻi will host a town hall on Tuesday, June 30th from 5–6:30 p.m. at the Molokai Public Library (15 Ala Malama Ave.). This gathering is an opportunity to come together, stay informed and share your voice. State Director for Common Cause Hawaiʻi, Camron Hurt, will discuss highlights from the recent legislative session, provide updates on flood impacts and relief efforts and open the floor for community questions, concerns and ideas.

Common Cause is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy.  The organization works at every level of government on priorities that impact each of our lives.…

Eight Athletes Compete in Special Olympics Summer Games

Thursday, June 25th, 2026

Special Olympics Molokai News Release

Earlier this month, eight athletes, including five in track and field categories and and three swimmers,  along with their coaches and chaperone waited patiently to board their flight and head to Honolulu for the Special Olympics 2026 Summer Games. 

Out of the eight athletes, Blake Eddy and Donovan-Wyatt Bicoy are new to the program. Eddy joined the track and field team and Bicoy chose to swim. 

“These eight athletes worked hard practicing for ten weeks, and with such amazing support from the coaches, they were able to hold area meets for both sports so that the athletes qualified,” said Rita Kalahiki with Special Olympics Molokai.…