MAY DAY CELEBRATION  


FIRE BURNS 25 ACRES OFF MAUNALOA HIGHWAY  

E'OLA MOLOKAI DEMONSTRATES AT KI‘OWEA  

MIRACLE CURE PUTS FATHER DAMIEN CLOSER TO SAINTHOOD  

TREES FIRE UP DEBATE  

HO'OMAU DRAWS COMMUNITY TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION  






Molokai Ranch seeking to ‘dispose of’ its water utility
At Monday's meeting of the Molokai Action Team — appointed by Governor Linda Lingle to seek solutions to the island's long-term economic...

Shelter from the storm of domestic violence
“I don’t think enough people know that a place like this exists,” said Deb, whose name has been changed here to protect her identity...

OHA responds to state's appeal of ceded lands decision
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs expressed disappointment at the decision by the State of Hawai‘i to file an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court over...

Suicide prevention workshop planned
The Department of Health Injury Prevention Control Program is sponsoring a two-day suicide prevention workshop on May 8 and 9.Call Pua Kaninau-Santos ...

Drug Court offers congratulations to graduates
Friends of the Maui Drug Court offered a heartfelt congratulations to the following graduates of the Maui/Molokai Drug Court program, all of whom were...

Family Night creates food awareness
Community learns about diet, services and mental healthSocial services providers in Molokai convened at Kulana ‘Oiwi Friday to hold a family nig...

Maui Electric to address Governor’s Molokai Community Advisory Council
The Governor’s Molokai Community Advisory Council will meet on Tuesday, May 13, 3 p.m., at the Kūlana ‘Ōiwi, DHHL/OHA Conference...

Session wraps up, brings $18.5 million to Molokai
SB 2646 could change face of islandMolokai was awarded more than $18.5 million in capital expenditures for 2008. The legislature awarded this island 4...

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Columns


Hibiscus Bush: The thrill of the ride
Every once in awhile, on a cool night with tradewinds blowing, I dream of being on a huge wave and riding it in.As a shapely teenager, I’d visit...

Roving Reporter: Seniors need new meeting place
Aloha Molokai! Well, here's the latest scoop for the community of Maunaloa. At the end of April our kupuna will need to find another place to cong...

Seeing the future
I recently had a chance to visit Moloka'i High School's Hawaiian Immersion class to discuss the closure of Moloka'i Ranch and the impacts ...

Concerned Citizen: NATIVE HAWAIIAN
After the illegal overthrow of Queen Lililokalani, the U.S. Government set aside ceded land and Hawaiian Homestead Land for the betterment of native H...

Hawaii needs a constitutional convention
In November, residents of Molokai will have an opportunity to voice their opinion on the need to update our state’s constitution.I support a con...

Our kupuna deserve adequate long term care
There is only one bill remaining of seven bills crafted out of proposals by the Maui Health Care Initiative Task Force in this year's legislative ...

Pet of the Week: Bamboo
Name: BambooAge: 2Breed: BengalHobbies: Kills critters, plays with other cats in the neighborhood.I got Bamboo from the Simon and Friends owners. She ...

Final agreement
The final two weeks of the legislative session focus on a vital but sometimes misunderstood aspect of lawmaking: conference committees. This is the pr...

power line down. ...


RE: “We’re not trying to necessarily achieve anything."

Sorry, a similar saying has already been used by the Hui Ho’opakele Aina and A ...
If you don't believe in Damiens sainthood fine, but why is it so hard to respect other peoples beliefs without trying to shame them? ...
“We’re not trying to necessarily achieve anything."
Says it all! E ola Monsanto ...
Stay strong. The activists will try to belittle you and make you feel small. However, you are the only hope for Molokai and you must remain strong a ...
it would be interesting to know how the fire started. They don't start by themselves!!! ...
That's right, why talk to anyone else in the community, you might get confused. Remember, you got the EC and Monsanto behind you. E 'ola Monsanto! ...

Well said Keoni Lindo! I couldn’t agree with you more. It looks like we have found a true leader for this group. Its people like you and what yo ...
The CDC or Community Development Corporation is a part of the scam that the EC put together. This is the same group that received $400,000 for instruc ...
You guys say you are about unity but the only folks you talk to is yourselves. You talk about jobs and you have no plan. Either come to the table with ...
If your going to use my name use Keoni Lindo. And it will be good to know your name as well.

I don't normally follow the write-ups on these pos ...
Maybe Ritte can get a grant to run it?? ...
With the okina in front of ola it means to gurgle. This seems like a good name for this group. "Gurgle Molokai" I think green shirts that say "Gurgle ...
no 'okina?

phew! good thing they held off on ordering those GREEN t-shirts!!!

GREEN is a great color for the group,too. ...
It seems that the E 'ola Molokai gang don't know what E 'ola means either. There is no such word as 'ola in the Hawaiian language. If what you mean is ...
Didn't Mr. Lindo just say "they're not getting paid", so don't be getting suspicions on these people for holding signs!

Another thing, do any ...
Lindo and the E ola Molokai gang may not have community support but at least they got Somedumbhaole behind them. Remember just stay positive! ...
And again all the Monsanto workers protesting on company time. Kind of mysterious I Wonder who is behind this. ...
While your at it- audit Colette, Cheryl and the other criminals on the EC Board who have taken millions of dollars from tax payers for their special i ...
I think the IRS should audit Walter Ritte and all that grant money he received as well as other so called non profits on Molokai that play fast and lo ...
The only discipline this group seems to demonstrate is the ability to hold signs and complain. Real planning takes real discipline and really educatin ...
Mahalo again to our courageous firefighters for keeping this blaze relatively small despite rough terrain and strong trade winds. ...
I know my post was long...I am the native American from Oregon who posted below. The main point I was trying to make is "manage your island like a bus ...
How about the people of Molokai raise fish in there fish ponds and sell the fish to the other island ??? That's why Walter built the ponds right ?? to ...
So where do these people get there money from ???? for airline tickets, gas and rent ??? Please do tell ...
Stand up Molokai....fight for our way of life , Our children, and Not Walter's way.

Development can be good...we must allow it in. Control it f ...
somedumbhaole asked a public relations friend to weigh in on the "new" group's approach-

all that was said was to "take a positive approach"... ...

I would say that Monsato employees and the majority of the Molokai community in general are concerned that the “My way or no way” activists will b ...
Home based businesses are not the answer for all of Molokai. You have to have a corporate / company based business for any community to survive in tod ...
A better name might be "Blowing hot air"!! ...
If the company was founded in Massachusetts, why did they set the company up in Italy? Also, the $50 million dollar pledge means nothing because the R ...
Let's call this what it is. Monsato employees are terrified they are next. This shows that this "group" needs better leadership. It seems that they ha ...
Forget the Church...they are mired in the middle ages and irrelevant to modern times. Calling something a miracle because we don't know why it happene ...
right on, the last comment. i am always expecting to read about the alternatives suggested to unemployment, and then see citizens go after stupid rest ...
I quote “We’re not trying to necessarily achieve anything". Makes no sense, why waste your time??? ...
I would suggest to Scott that in the future he check facts before making statement about Ritte "living off the land". ...
Walter living off the land? I don't see him walking into town. Has he renounced the use of manufactured goods? Does he use a mule to pull a plow? ...
You have to wonder why...what are they trying to leave behind? Dirty laundry in the closet? ...
I don't understand the people of Molokai,
if Walter can live off the land why can't the rest of Molokai live off the land.Go ask Walter how to do t ...
somedumbhaole here -

let's see, "9900 acres" @ 2 acres per would yield how many "pentamillionaire" homes?

i'm somedumbhaole and i approv ...
to me he has always been a saint. but this move by the catholic church will have a positive impact on our economy as catholic faithfuls will pilgrimag ...
How can we keep Molokai, Molokai
without it's people!

No Jobs, No Money, No People!

I lost alot of my family to different islands & s ...
What am I missing here, Father Damien died over 100 years ago, how could he intercede on her behalf in 1997 ??? ...
i just hope these changes to allow home-based businesses to make a living here legally will get done quickly instead of diddle-daddling in meetings fo ...
one of the world's most common excuses for wrongdoings is: "i had orders". even if that person's conscience says "no, this is just wrong!" any leader ...
right on! ...
Will the real Molokai people please speak up?
As a regular guest of your island I have followed the development issue and spoken with my friends t ...

Well said! I agree, its time for change in Molokai. Do not let the activists take you down the wrong path, the future of Molokai and your childr ...
What are you talking about ??
Scott ...
How sad... activists cry to preserve the island and culture. But at what costs? To see their brothers and sisters loose their jobs? I sit and work nex ...

Obituaries


JOSEPHINE LEILANI LORICO
JOSEPHINE LEILANI LORICO, 82, Kala'e, died April 17 at the Molokai General Hospital, Kaunakakai. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Lorico; da...

JOSEPHINE LEILANI LORICO
JOSEPHINE LEILANI LORICO, 82, Kalae died April 17 at the Molokai General Hospital, Kaunakakai. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Lorico; daughter...

Beamer ohana bids farewell to Aunty Nona
Our beloved Kupuna, Winona Kapuailohia Desha Beamer, fondly known as Aunty Nona, passed away quietly in her sleep the night of April 9 at home in Laha...

Obituary: REYNALDO CABALO CABLAYAN
REYNALDO CABALO CABLAYAN passed away April 15 in Kaunakakai. He was born Jan. 20, 1920 in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Phillipines. He came to Hawaii in 1946...

JAMES KEAUPUNI LOW
JAMES KEAUPUNI LOW, 64, of Honolulu, died April 5, 2008. Born on Oahu, "Jimmy" was raised in Maunaloa, Molokai and graduated Molokai High Sc...


FARMERS WIN DIVISION II TOURNEY



Softball team to play Kawai for states berth...
Goto: Full Story

Farmers plough into semis
Mercy rule ends game
Radford gets rammed
Farmers advance to quarters with eighth inning win
Farmers burnt by Dragons
Volleyball team ousted in semis
Best turnout yet for Kaiwi Channel Race
Conditions favor out-rigger racers
Farmers give personal bests
Adolpho on her way to states
Kime Kala Volleyball Club takes 2008 Haili Championship
Kime Kala Volleyball Club takes 2008 Haili Championship
LKK Ke Ola ‘O Molokai competes at tourney
School takes 13 first-place finishes
Thursday's Little League (Majors)
Yankees continue winning streak; Indians still without win
Wednesday’s Little League
Third time’s the charm; White Sox gets win from Indians
Madani nets spot at states
Tennis team gets wins at MIL Tourney



New sound from Teresa Bright on 'Hawaiiawa' CD release
Teresa Bright is universally recognized as one of Hawaii's top singers. Her...
Ukes: A musical key to cultural preservation - Ukes for Kids program gives 300 kids a chance to strum
All around Molokai - in schools and youth centers alike - children are stru...
Swamp Critters
San Diego-based musicians BSan Diego-based musicians Bill Corwin and Sandra...

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