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Sharing Aloha

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

Sharing Aloha

By Dayanti Karunaratne
With hundreds of visitors on island for the Molokai Hoe, the annual Festivals of Aloha celebration drew a huge gathering to the Molokai Community Health Center (MCHC) on October 9 to enjoy local food, music, crafts and entertainment.
Emcee for the evening, Lanakila Delacruz, opened by noting the importance of Hawaiian culture in outrigger paddling and explaining this year’s theme.
“Ea mai ke kai mai, or rise up from the sea, reinforces the deeply embedded beliefs that the akua and the aliʻi — along with the highly organized systems of kuleana-based beliefs and stewardship over which they presided — rose up from the sea,” Delacruz said.…

Water, Power and Theft in Kalaupapa

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

Water, Power and Theft in Kalaupapa

By Dayanti Karunaratne

On Tuesday, October 6, two residents and over 50 staff of Kalaupapa returned home after 25 days away following a collapse of basic utilities.
“It feels like the universe conspired against us the last few weeks,” Dr. Diana Felton told The Dispatch, referring to a month that saw the water system shutdown followed by high winds that caused electrical outages. “But things are looking up, so I’m very, very happy, and I know the patients are, too,” the Chief of Communicable Disease and Public Health Nursing with the Department of Health (DOH) continued.
According to a DOH news release sent on September 30, the patients were transported from Kalaupapa, the former settlement for Hansen’s Disease patients, to Oahu on September 11 due to a breakdown in the secondary drinking water source.…

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October Golf Ace: Christine Kage

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

October Golf Ace: Christine Kage

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Christine Kage is the October Ace Winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. Kage, one of Molokai’s professional women’s golfers, as well as a super photographer and cookie-maker, shot 48-46 for a gross total of 94 and with her 26 handicap her 68 net got her the victory. Congratulations Christine!
The Hui O Kukui Golf Club would like to thank the staff and management and all of the wonderful volunteers for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai.…

Attorney General Secures up to $45 Million Settlement with Monsanto

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

Department of the Attorney General News Release

Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced a settlement with Monsanto Company and its affiliates, Solutia, Inc. and Pharmacia LLC, resolving Hawaii’s claims against these companies for contamination caused by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Hawaii’s waterways and natural resources.
The settlement guarantees an initial payment of $10 million to be paid to the state of Hawaii on or before October 31, 2026. The settlement could also provide the state with an additional $35 million. The additional amount will depend on the outcome of an indemnity action currently being pursued by Monsanto and its affiliates against various historic PCB purchasers.…

Hawai’i Farmers Union Convention Gathers at Waimānalo

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

Hawai’i Farmers Union News Release

The Hawai’i Farmers Union (HFU) State Convention returns October 16–18, bringing farmers, fishers, ranchers and community members together at the Waimānalo CARES Center (formerly known as the Waimānalo Research Station) for a celebration of agricultural resilience and community. Saturday’s Public Convention is open to the entire community, HFU members and non-members alike.
This year’s theme, “Mahi’ai Makahiki,” honors the hardworking farmers, fishers, ranchers, and community members who form the foundation of Hawai’i’s food systems, marking the season of harvest and the resilience of the local agricultural community.
The convention kicks off Friday, October 16 (3 to 5 pm) with an ‘Āina Workday at Nation of Hawai’i.…

County seeking volunteers to serve on boards and commissions

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

County of Maui News Release

The County of Maui is recruiting volunteers for 77 seats for more than 30 boards and commissions, including the Maui Planning Commission, Police Commission, Fire and Public Safety Commission, Liquor Control Commission, Salary Commission, Urban Design Review Board and others.
Responsibilities include hearing public testimony, reviewing policies and standards and making recommendations. Positions are appointed by the mayor, confirmed by the Maui County Council and have terms lasting three to five years.
“Our community’s future is shaped by the voices, ideas and experiences of our residents,” said Mayor Richard Bissen. “Our volunteer boards and commissions members help guide the decisions that affect lives, strengthen government, and support vital County services.…

Discover Your Roots at Family History Discovery Day

Thursday, October 15th, 2026

Kahului Hawaiʻi West Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 


Every family has stories worth remembering. Some are passed down through conversation, others preserved in photographs, artwork or the memories of those who came before us. Molokai Family History Discovery Day invites the community to explore those connections on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the LDS Cultural Hall. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m.

This year’s guest speakers offer three personal perspectives on discovering and honoring our roots.

Kilia Purdy-Avelino, a cultural practitioner from Molokai, brings a connection to the island’s cultural traditions.…

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