One-vehicle crash takes life of Kualapu’u man

The still of a quiet Molokai night was shattered by a violent single vehicle crash that ended the life of the sole occupant. Police investigating the Monday night accident on Kamehameha V Highway suspect that alcohol use was involved in the crash that killed Scott Furtado, 24, of Kualapu’u. Furtado was westbound at 11:04 p.m. [...]

Farmers compete in Blue and Gold Invitational

The Molokai Farmers participated in the Blue and Gold Invitational track meet at the Yamamoto Track and Field facility on Saturday. The Molokai girls finished sixth with six team points behind Maui High that won the team meet. Candice Pauole of Molokai placed third in the high jump by clearing 4-foot-9. On the boys side, [...]

Sale Sproat wins amateur title at Destiny – No Ka ‘Oi 2

The mixed martial arts fight event called “Destiny — No Ka ‘Oi 2” took place Saturday at Maui Memorial Gym in Wailuku. Matches in five weight classes on the main fight card pitted Maui and Molokai fighters against Oahu fighters. Taking the 185-pound amateur title was Molokai’s Sale Sproat. Staying true to his family’s paniolo [...]

Weekend sports: Baseball team takes doubleheader from Lanai, tennis teams fall to Maui High

The Molokai High School baseball team opened its Maui Interscholastic League season Friday with a disappointing 6-5 loss to Lanai in Lahaina after leaving the tying run on third base. The next day the Farmers came back with a vengeance, defeating Lanai 12-4 and then 12-0 in the second game of a doubleheader at Lahaina [...]

USGS book on south shore reef earns two awards

It was in November of 2008 that an important book about Molokai’s south shore coral reef was published. “The Coral Reef of South Moloka’i, Hawai’i — Portrait of a Sediment-Threatened Fringing Reef” was published by the U.S. Geological Survey after an in-depth multiyear study. The book used vivid photographs and color illustrations while maintaining a [...]

Budget shortfall results in cancellation of TV coverage for Molokai Planning Commission

Earlier this month, Maui County Mayor Charmaine Tavares announced that the Fiscal Year 2011 budget proposal has a $53 million gap for county programs and services. According to Mayor Tavares, the total county revenue available for FY 2011 is $530 million, which is 6 percent or $33.4 million less than the allotted budget this fiscal [...]

Public hearing today offers fishing registration and information on new state bottomfishing rules

An important public hearing today for those interested in fishing on Molokai. Representatives from the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Aquatic Resources will be at the Mitchell Pau’ole Center conference room today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide registration information for fishermen. DLNR reps will be able to answer questions [...]

Mac Poepoe to receive Ho’okahiko Award for preserving Hawaiian traditions at Mo’omomi

Almost anyone who has enjoyed fishing or diving at Mo’omomi Bay knows Uncle Mac, as Mac Poepoe is known. In 1993, Mac and his wife Kamalu Poepoe founded Hui Mälama o Mo’omomi, a non-profit group that protects this sacred land and beach with the oversight of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Two years ago, [...]

News Briefs: Locals make good; Kualapuu Elementary saves $$ with solar power and posts four new jobs

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for north and west facing shores of Molokai and north facing shores of Maui in effect from midnight last night until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Maui County announced last week that the regular Molokai Planning Commission meeting scheduled for tomorrow, March 24, has been [...]

Lions Club offers service awards to college-bound seniors

The Molokai Lions Club established a benevolent fund to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the club’s charter. Service awards will be made available annually for graduating Molokai High School seniors who are continuing their education. A candidate must have actively practiced in either the high school’s LEO club or another service organizations during his or [...]

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