Thursday, August 6th, 2026
Office of Elections News Release
Voter service centers will be open until August 8 to provide in-person election services, including voter registration and accessible voting.
To beat the long lines on August 8, officials urge voters to take advantage of the opportunity to vote early.
“We encourage Hawaii voters to adopt the mindset that voting is no longer a single-day event. Instead, voters now have an extended window of time if they want to vote in person,” Chief Election Officer Scott Nago said.
What to Know Before Visiting a Voter Service Center
Voter service centers opened July 27 and will remain open until August 8, 2026.…
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
Rosie Shimae Arinoki, born on January 2nd, 1932, of Kualapuʻu Molokai HI, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026 in Kaneohe at the age of 94.
She is survived by her two sons, David and Craig, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 22 at The Gospel Shoes of Christ Jesus Church, located at 9997 Kamehameha Highway in Waialua, Molokai.…
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
Kiaʻi Kanaloa News Release
The people of Molokai have been privileged to witness an extraordinary presence over the past several months: A mother koholā (humpback whale) and her calf chose to forgo migration at the end of the Makahiki season, remaining on Molokai’s south shore. Various aquatic agencies monitored the pair and made several unsuccessful attempts to coax them to return to sea. On July 11, Mama ended her journey.
In response, Kiaʻi Kanaloa Molokai convened as the cultural authority for this event, bringing together kamaʻāina from Kalamaʻula and Pālāʻau whose knowledge of the area’s history and ecosystems served as the foundation of the discussion. …
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
DLNR News Release
Funding for approximately $8 million in community projects is now available through the Green Fee, the landmark climate impact fee established in 2025 to support Hawaii’s environmental stewardship, hazard mitigation, sustainable tourism and economic sustainability.
Applicants are invited to respond to the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) request for proposals (RFP) titled: Hoʻōla ʻĀina (healing land).
“This is a great opportunity for people to get on the landscape and help restore ʻāina,” said DLNR DOFAW Watershed Planner Jon Brito. “Protecting and restoring our natural areas is an all-hands-on-deck activity in Hawaii, and we’re excited to support these partnerships.” …
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
By Dayanti Karunaratne | Editor
As the only pharmacy on the island, Molokai Drugs plays a special part in the community. From cream for diaper rash to walkers for tutus, products in the store often play a critical role in our lives. This month, the establishment was recognized for its work with seniors.
“This [award] gave us the opportunity to be recognized as a pharmacy that is specifically looking at older people as very important people — people who we need to make sure we take care of so they can stay and age on Molokai,” said Kelly Go, Pharmacist at Molokai Drugs.…
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