Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
The Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2026 Na Wahine O Ke Kai, scheduled for Sunday, September 27, due to the potential wind, ocean and community impacts associated with the developing tropical weather system approaching Hawaiʻi.
Molokai Canoe Festival Kulaia Hoolaulea has also been canceled in light of the upcoming weather forecast and concerns for the safety and well-being of the Molokai community.
The decision follows a comprehensive review by the OHCRA Race Committee, whose experienced watermen have been closely evaluating the evolving conditions and the safety of the entire race operation. The committee has consulted with race and escort-boat officials and considered information provided by government and weather agencies. …
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Community Contributed
By Rick Schonely
Sutthapa Shelton, affectionately known as Ped, is the life of the party and an awesome chef of Thai cuisine. She’s also one of Molokai’s Wahine professional golfers. She shot 47–44 for a gross total of 91. With her 25 handicap, her 66 net score got her the victory. Congratulations Ped!
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. …
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
DLNR News Release
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Legacy Land Conservation Program (LLCP) invites state agencies, counties and nonprofit land conservation organizations to submit applications for Fiscal Year 2027 land acquisition grants.
These grants preserve and protect land that has natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural production or historic value, including park and trail systems that provide access to such land.
“Legacy Land makes a difference by saving ʻāina from degradation, destruction and land use conversion,” said LLCP Program Specialist David Penn. “It requires that a landowner manage property to protect Hawaiʻi’s precious and irreplaceable resources for the benefit of present and future generations.”…
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
St. Damien Parish News Release
Don’t miss out on the St. Damien Parish Country Fair event being held at the Lanikeha Community Center ((2200 Farrington Ave, Ho’olehua) on Saturday, September 26th from 9 a.m. to noon.
The event offers a Silent Auction, baked goods, specialty drinks such as coke floats, coffee drinks and more, live plants and popcorn for sale, Bingo and live music. The live music will feature Pili Pa’a (Joshua, George and Justin) from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and Danny Reyes and Friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bingo will take place from 12 to 1 p.m.…
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Molokaʻi Canoe Festivals – Kulāia News Release
Historical records dating back to 1865 note Hawaiian outrigger canoe race competitions as one of the many events our kūpuna took part in during annual lā kulāia, which are days of festivities honoring the Kingdom of Hawai‘i and especially honoring the monarchy.
During the Hawaiian Kingdom era, kulāia festivities generally occurred once a year during a national holiday or birthday celebration of mō‘i or monarch.
Subsequently, after the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, kulāia festivities changed focus and no longer celebrated the Kingdom and monarchy. In historical records, we see the shift from national celebration to strictly canoe race competitions.…
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