Thursday, March 5th, 2026
By Rick Schonely
Lee Derouin is the February Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club.
Derouin, a recently retired Molokai High School teacher and athletic director, and also one of Molokai’s professional golfers, shot 39–38 for a gross total of 77, and with his 14 handicap, his 63 net got him the victory. Congratulations Coach D.
The Hui O Kukui Golf Club would like to thank the staff and management of iconic Ironwood Hills golf course for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai.
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Thursday, March 5th, 2026
WPRFMC News Release
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, in partnership with the Pacific Islands Fisheries Group, hosted the region’s first shark depredation workshop Feb. 10–11, 2026, to address the issue and develop mitigation strategies for U.S. Pacific Island fisheries. Fifty-two participants from four countries and all three U.S. Pacific Island territories attended.
Shark depredation was repeatedly raised during the Council’s community consultation meetings held region-wide in 2025. Fishers described lost catch, damaged gear and safety concerns during bottomfishing and trolling—what many called a growing “tax” on their livelihoods. The issue was highlighted in Molokai, Kauai, Waianae, Kona, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the Manu‘a Islands, where fishers reported more frequent interactions both nearshore and offshore.…
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
AlohaCare News Release
AlohaCare and Circadian Health announce the successful launch of Circadian’s first Virtual Care Program in Hawaii for members diagnosed with “heart failure.” The term heart failure is used to describe the most severe form of heart disease, making it difficult for the heart to pump effectively.
From August to December 2025, the program yielded impressive results – 127 members enrolled, 81 fully onboarded and 39 Emergency Department visits/ hospitalizations avoided for 16 participants.
In the U.S. and Hawaii, heart disease continues to be the number one cause of death. AlohaCare members diagnosed with stage B, C or D heart failure qualify to receive personalized remote monitoring, giving members an additional layer of support for what can be a challenging medical condition.…
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
MEO News Release
Christy Chung has joined Maui Economic Opportunity as Chief Operating Officer. Her job is to manage, coordinate and support MEO’s day-to-day operations and more than 30 programs in the agency’s five departments and offices in Hana and on Molokai and Lanai. She also is overseeing facilities and ensuring contract compliance.
Currently, Chung holds the third highest leadership position in MEO behind CEO Debbie Cabebe and Executive Director Maggie Batangan.
Across her career, Chung has led complex projects, coordinated multidisciplinary teams and navigated regulatory and interagency processes on Maui and the mainland. Prior to joining MEO, she was employed by the County of Maui Department of Public Works, where she oversaw infrastructure projects, supported grant-funded projects and worked on wildfire debris removal in collaboration with federal and state agencies. …
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
MAC News Release
It’s that time of year! Come celebrate all that the Molokai Arts Center has accomplished in 15 years and help us continue our efforts to create outstanding educational opportunities in the visual and performing arts.
What’s the Soup ‘R Bowl you ask? It’s the MAC’s premier event that visitors and part-time residents plan their visits around. It’s the art lover’s haven for unique finds, primarily by Molokai artists (all donations welcome). And for each ticket holder, it’s a chance to find, among over 500 pieces in various colors and styles, THE ceramic bowl or mug, made by Molokai artisans, that calls you to take it home.…
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