Archive for June, 2012
Surf fun at Ko Molokai Keiki O Ke Kai Summer Surf series
Over two meets, a total of 59 keiki surfers have taken to the waves at Waialua for the annual Ko Molokai Keiki ‘O Ke Kai surf meet. The baby bumps at Waialua, 19 miles east of Kaunakakai, were perfect for beginner and the more advanced wave sliders alike. For the competitors 8 and younger, adult [...]
Reyes of Kaunakakai fails to qualify for Olympics in 100-meter swim event
Ilia Reyes’ dream of making the U.S. Olympic Swim Team in the 100-meter freestyle event came to an end yesterday in the qualifying race at the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. Even with the world’s greatest swimmer Michael Phelps dropping from the 100-meter event, Reyes was not able to qualify for the semifinals as a [...]
Health violations shut down Kanemitsu Bakery for second time this year
Kanemitsu Bakery has been shut down for the second time this year for health code violations, leaving Molokai’s oldest business with an uncertain future. The order to suspend its operations came on Monday from the State Department of Health. Kanemitsu Bakery, at 79 Ala Malama St. in Kaunakakai, has been a part of life on [...]
Closing of Lanai sale set to proceed today: What does this mean for Big Wind? Who is Larry Ellison?
The Hawaii Public Utility Commission granted preliminary approval for the indirect transfer of Lanai’s regulated utilities on Monday. With this hurdle cleared there is nothing stopping the sale of 98 percent of the island of Lanai for today. On Monday, two groups, Lana’ians for Sensible Growth and Life of the Land, attempted to slow down [...]
Motorcycle accident takes life of Cami Naehu, 33
The people of Molokai are grieving over the tragic loss of one of their own since learning of the accidental death Saturday of Cami Naehu. Details of the motorcycle crash that killed Naehu, 33, were released yesterday by Hawaii News Now. According to police, Naehu was traveling east on Kamehameha V Highway just before 5 [...]
Broadband Internet service coming to Kalaupapa
Sen. Daniel Inouye News Release For the first time ever, broadband Internet service will be available to the residents of Kalaupapa, Senator Daniel K. Inouye announced on Friday. Oceanic Time Warner Cable is providing this service by extending its fiber network down to the previously inaccessible peninsula. By coupling the feed into the formerly microwave [...]
Appeals court upholds Wai’ola O Molokai water rate increases
More than a year after Wai’ola O Molokai raised its water rates for West End Molokai customers, the Intermediate Court of Appeals of Hawaii has denied an appeal of the dramatic increases. Last Thursday, June 14, the court affirmed the Public Utilities Commission’s approval of the permanent rate increase of $360,238 or approximately 284.5 percent [...]
Charisse Manley earns HMSA Kaimana Award and Scholarship
The HMSA Kaimana Awards and Scholarship program Saturday in Waikiki honored some of the state’s top high school student-athletes, including four from Maui County. One of those honored at the Hawaii Prince Hotel is Charisse Manley, who recently graduated from Molokai High School. Manley and Cheyenne Pico of Hana High School both earned $3,000 scholarships [...]
Groundbreaking ceremony for Kawela Bridge construction project
After years of planning, the construction for the replacement of the Kawela Stream Bridge is finally underway. On Friday, the Hawaii Department of Transportation held a groundbreaking ceremony on the construction site 5.1 miles east of Kaunakakai. The new 65-foot-long and 47-foot-wide bridge structure will provide improved drainage flow capacity and help to mitigate area [...]
Early morning Hotel Molokai fire damages kitchen, laundry area
Update 6-19-12 4:11 p.m. — Maui Fire Chief Lee Mainaga has provided an update on the investigation of the fire. Amount of $650,000 in total damages. Damage to the structure $250,000 and for the contents $400,000. Cause is undetermined after investigation and considered accidental. A kitchen fire early this morning at Hotel Molokai forced about [...]
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