Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
Edwin R. Kaawa, 82, of Hoʻolehua, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving daughters.
Born on January 19, 1944, on Oʻahu, Edwin attended Molokaʻi High School before proudly serving in the United States Army. He later dedicated nearly 30 years of service to the Maui County Fire Department as a firefighter.
Edwin was preceded in death by his sweetheart, Winona Kamakana.
He is lovingly survived by his children: Kuʻulei Kaawa of Molokaʻi, Lanakila (Roger) Apuna of Molokaʻi, Hauʻoli (Steven) Nawahine of Oʻahu, and Jay Kaawa of Maui; his hānai daughters, Melani (Hale) Rawlins Domingo and Mahealani Rawlins, both of Molokaʻi; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.…
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
Wren W. Wescoatt, 81, of Ualapu’e, Molokai, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026.
Born March 20, 1945 to “Bobbie’ Ka’iulani Atcherley (Kinimaka/Leleo ‘ohana) and Wallace W. Wescoatt (Gibson/Hayselden ʻohana). He attended Roosevelt High School and the California Maritime Academy, and moved to Molokai in 1970 to build his home and raise his family.
Wren worked as a marine engineer, welder, mechanic, carpenter and boat builder who loved sailing, fishing and diving. Eventually, he “retired” to the Molokai Fire Department where he worked from 1980 to 2008.
He leaves his wife Nancy and four sons: Wren (Jamie), Taylor (Elena), Smylie (Kelly/Ruby), and Sam (Helen) as well as grandchildren: Ethan (Erica), Jayna, Fiamma, Mario, Nalu, Luka Emhof, Heron, Imaka, Kaʻiwa, and Hulali.…
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
Greig Len Wai is the July Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. Len Wai, The Pride of Friendly Market Center and one of Molokai’s top professional golfers, shot 40-34 for a gross total of 74 and with his nine handicap his 65 net got him the victory. Congratulations Greigo!
Starting in early 2026, the club held a match play tournament set up by retired Athletic Director Lee Derouin. After all the matches were played the winner was Etta Helm. Helm beat Dana Takashima in the final match. Congratulations Etta!
The Hui O Kukui Golf Club would like to thank the staff and management of the iconic Ironwood Hills Golf Course for perpetuating the game of GOLF on Molokai. …
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
HCC News Release
The congregation of Hoʻolehua Congregational Church is honored to celebrate its 100th Anniversary this August, marking a century of worship, fellowship, and service to the people of Molokai.
Established in 1926 to serve the growing Hoʻolehua Homestead community, the church has been a spiritual home for generations of families. Through times of joy and hardship, Hoʻolehua Congregational Church has remained a place where faith, Hawaiian values, and community come together.
The congregation is part of the rich tradition of Congregational churches in Hawaii, whose roots date back to the arrival of the first Protestant missionaries in 1820. Mitchell and Gertrude Pau’ole, Harry and Emma Purdy, Bessie Kalua, Manuel Spencer, David Kalauhala Pa Sr. …
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
Department of Transportation News Release
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will temporarily close Runway 5-23 at the Moloka‘i Airport (MKK) nightly from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., July 20 through July 23. The runway will reopen July 24 at 5 a.m. During these closures, the airport will be closed to air traffic.
The closure is needed to perform runway grading, paving and grass seeding, as well as hydro-mulching, to maintain airfield compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration standards. All work is weather permitting.
HDOT appreciates the community’s patience and understanding while the needed work is conducted to continue safe operations at MKK.…
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