Archive for January, 2011
Renovation of new Community Health Center halted
The Molokai Community Health Center recently came to the difficult decision to shut down its renovation project at the former Pau Hana Inn, according to MCHC Director Desiree Puhi. “The decision came with many tears from the staff and community board,” wrote Puhi. “Especially sad is the loss of work for the construction workers and [...]
Kamakani (wind): Cultural resource or commodity?
By Brandon Roberts ‘Aha Ki’ole challenged to take an equal seat at the table for wind farm process. Molokai’s renowned winds have Oahu charged for more power and residents asking if this is a blessing or a curse. Walter Ritte — community organizer and Wednesday evening’s kukakuka (discussion) facilitator — issued a challenge to the [...]
Local non-profits receive $4,950 grant from Monsanto Fund
Press Release Three Molokai non-profits received nearly $5,000 from the Monsanto Fund as part of the philanthropic organization’s annual gift to communities across the country. Hui Kakou, Molokai Affordable Homes & Community Development Corporation, and the Molokai Community Health Center each received $1,650. In total, the Monsanto Fund gifted $38,450 this year to the Aloha [...]
Opinion: ‘Kumumaomao’ — The source of green
A kukakuka for the issue of placing a wind farm on Molokai will take place tonight at 6 p.m. at the Mitchell Pau’ole Center. A public scoping meeting on this issue will be held on Molokai Feb. 3 as part of the Environmental Impact Statement for the undersea power transmission cable between Oahu and Maui [...]
Two teaching positions posted at Kualapu’u Elementary School
Kualapu’u Elementary School, Molokai’s only charter school, is posting two anticipated teacher vacancies for the 2011-2012 school year. The two vacancies are: Special education teacher, grades K-6; and grade one teacher. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 31 to Feb. 18, 2011. Kualapu’u School is a public conversion charter school for students in kindergarten through [...]
The party returns to Paddlers’ Inn
By Brandon Roberts After a brief stay in permit purgatory, Paddlers’ Inn restaurant and bar is set to officially reopen tomorrow, Jan. 26. Bar manager and Paddlers’ relic Michael Helm was busy putting the first alcohol shipment to shelf and ice in preparation for tomorrow’s ladies night. He was all smiles, replacing dust with an [...]
Wahine Farmers defeat Seabury in MIL tournament
The Molokai girls basketball team clinched its fourth straight Maui Interscholastic League Division II title in basketball on Friday with a dominating 50-19 win over Seabury Hall at Kaulaheanuiokamoku Gym on Maui. When Seabury visited Molokai Jan. 7 and 8, the Farmers were losing after the first quarter of both games. A slow start plagued [...]
Study shows success of Expanded Learning Time at Kualapuu Elementary School
The success of extending the learning day at Kualapuu Elementary School may serve as a model for the rest of the state as leaders decide how to reform the educational system using federal Race to the Top dollars. It has been more than five months since Kualupuu, Molokai’s only charter school, added 70 minutes to [...]
‘Battle at the Barn’ MMA fight Jan. 29 at high school gym
Known as “Battle at the Barn,” a mixed martial arts (MMA) event has been scheduled for Jan. 29 at the Molokai High School gym. Presented by X1 World Events and KK Productions, a total of 15 MMA fights are planned to start at 5 p.m. at the school in Ho’olehua. Doors open at 4 p.m. [...]
Video: Surfing at Rock Point
Surfing at Rock Point (Pohakuloa) last weekend. One wave with a front and backside ride at low tide. Video shot last weekend by Brandon Roberts. Click here to see video.
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