Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
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Ka hana lei is a skill and art of our kūpuna which is still practiced today. Lei were carefully made and gifted as a symbol of affection and aloha. The word lei is also used to describe a loved one, especially a beloved child.
Lei piko is a lei that is made and placed at the center of a place or hale which signifies lōkahi, aloha and new beginnings.
At AkaʻUla, students and teachers and families carried on the tradition of lei piko to start the new school year, to represent all of the ʻohana coming together to contribute healthy manaʻo, aloha, and kākoʻo into this lei.…
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
By Rick Schonely
Ronald “Naka” Nakagawa is the August Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club.
Nakagawa, one of the senior professional golfers on Molokai and a retired Federal Postal Employee who always gives back to his home course, shot 39-40 for a gross total of 79 and with his 13 handicap his net 66 got him the victory. Congratulations Oda Nobu Naka!
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.…
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Hawaiian Eye Center News Release
As children across Hawaii head back to school, their parents, grandparents, teachers and caregivers are encouraged to make eye health a priority. For Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month this August, Hawaiian Eye Center is raising awareness about the importance of protecting children’s vision and establishing healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
Children rely heavily on their eyesight to learn, understand, play and explore. Yet many are susceptible to vision problems, eye injuries, infections and increasing rates of nearsightedness (myopia). Early detection and prevention are essential to preserving healthy vision and helping children succeed both in and out of the classroom.…
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Hawaiian Council News Release
Hawaiian Council is encouraging eligible kūpuna, 62 years old and older, on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) waiting list to apply for the DHHL Kūpuna Rental Subsidy Program that can help cover their monthly rent.
Administered by Hawaiian Council in partnership with DHHL, the DHHL Kūpuna Rental Subsidy Program is available to Hawaii residents who are renters, are at least 62 years old and are a primary applicant on the DHHL wait list. The program is intended to help kūpuna remain safely housed in their rental units and position themselves to accept a DHHL lease when one is awarded. …
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Hōkūlani CTOM News Release
Hōkūlani Children’s Theatre of Molokai (CTOM) is inviting students ages 10 and up to try out for its upcoming production of A Thousand Cranes. Tryouts will be held Wednesday, Sept. 9.
This production will be unlike anything CTOM has attempted before. More than a theatrical performance, A Thousand Cranes will be presented as a cultural and educational experience, using the arts to explore history, empathy, courage, peace and the power young people have to make a difference.
A Thousand Cranes is a small-to-medium cast production, allowing participating students to take on meaningful roles and work closely together as an ensemble.…
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