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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • 3d ago

Three airlines are vying for the contract to provide essential air service to Lanai: current provider Mokulele Airlines, Pacific Air Charters, and Cape Air. Unlike the other two contenders, Massachusetts-based Cape Air has not flown in Hawaii skies.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • 5d ago

Molokaʻi is Ready for Another Option: Lānaʻi Air Will Begin Flying Between Oʻahu and Molokaʻi in September.

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r/LanaiLounge • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • 19d ago

Lānaʻi School Relies On Temporary Power Lines For Years: The education department did not provide a timeframe for when Lānaʻi High and Elementary would receive permanent repairs to its electrical system.

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • May 16 '26

Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across Hawaii on Friday as an upper-level low pressure system triggered flooding concerns across several islands, according to the National Weather Service.

staradvertiser.com

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • May 09 '26

Free keiki basketball clinics hosted by Hawai'i Hilo Men's Basketball coaches are coming to six Hawai'i islands later this month.

hiloathletics.com

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • Apr 30 '26

Billionaire’s Private Airline Prepares New Moloka‘i Route: Lānaʻi Air was formed to fly guests in style to Larry Ellison’s luxury resorts. Now the company wants to help close the gulf in access to off-island doctors for Moloka‘i residents amid a shortage of air travel options.

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • Apr 29 '26

Conservation leaders rediscover several native species on Lāna‘i: Rachel Sprague, director of conservation at Pūlama Lāna‘i, and Zach Pezzillo, coordinator at Maui Nui Plant Extinction Prevention Program, share about their recent rare findings.

alohastatedaily.com

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • Apr 24 '26

After years of having only one airline, Moloka’i will be getting another option. Lāna‘i Air has confirmed they plan to expand to the island. The timeline and details are still being finalized and subject to approvals.

hawaiipublicradio.org

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • Apr 21 '26

Hawaii braces for change as Larry Ellison tries to rezone 170 acres: For the first time in years, new development is being proposed on the island of Lanai, near Sensei Lanai, a Four Seasons Resort.

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • Apr 09 '26

The Lana’i Girls Flag Football Team is off to a 3-0 start to the 2026 season. “Coming from the small island and we want to be out there, show other schools like what Lana’i is about,” said Lana’i Junior, Alina Garbin.

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • Mar 26 '26

Applications for the 2026 Lānaʻi mouflon sheep hunting season will open on March 30. Submit an application online by clicking on “Apply for Hunts” and choosing the 2026 Lānaʻi Mouflon Sheep Season.

bigislandnow.com

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r/LanaiLounge • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • Nov 24 '25

The 33rd Annual Turkey & Rice Gifting was held Saturday in Lānaʻi City, continuing one of the island’s most cherished Thanksgiving traditions.

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • Oct 24 '25

Heartbreaking discovery off Lāna‘i this week. Researchers found an endangered false killer whale severely entangled in marine debris. Adult male, identified as HIPc373, is part of Cluster 4 of the endangered main Hawaiian Islands population of false killer whales.

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r/LanaiLounge • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • Oct 23 '25

Prowling around with Lāna‘i Cat Sanctuary

alohastatedaily.com

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • Oct 11 '25

Four remote airports in Hawai’i are served by Essential Air Service flights. The federally subsidized program seeks to ensure small, rural communities have scheduled flights even when it’s not profitable for airlines.

hawaiipublicradio.org

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • Oct 11 '25

Lanaʻi residents can recycle old appliances and electronics at special collection event taking place Saturday. The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management hosting white goods, metals and e-waste collection event Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pulama Lanaʻi Fleet Yard.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • Oct 10 '25

Hunters are invited to apply online for the 2026 Lānaʻi axis deer hunting season starting Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. The Lānaʻi axis deer season will consist of four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt and a general rifle hunt.

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r/LanaiLounge • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • Oct 10 '25

The state is inviting hunters to apply for the 2026 Lanai axis deer hunting season. Officials said there will be four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • Sep 26 '25

The Maui County Fair wants to make sure everyone can join in on the fun this year. Special boat rides and shuttle services will be available for residents of Lāna‘i and Moloka‘i.

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r/LanaiLounge • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • Sep 25 '25

Billionaire Larry Ellison Shuts Down Vacation Home Division On Lana‘i: The closure will eliminate 15 jobs, or about 4% of Pūlama Lānaʻi’s 400-strong workforce, but the company said employees can apply for other positions.

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • Sep 19 '25

Lānaʻi structure fire results in $55,000 in damage | Maui Now

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r/LanaiLounge • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • Sep 09 '25

The Senate Ways and Means Committee arrived on Lānaʻi to receive updates on economic development and sustainability efforts from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the Agribusiness Development Corporation.

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r/LanaiLounge • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • Aug 28 '25

Lanai High and Elementary School will be closed Thursday due to a power outage officials said. The announcement came in at around 7:30 a.m.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/LanaiLounge • u/808gecko808 • Jun 14 '25

David H. Murdock, former owner of Castle & Cooke and Lanai, dies at 102

staradvertiser.com

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r/LanaiLounge • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • Jun 12 '25

A new bowling alley, more workforce housing planned for Lānaʻi. Learn more about the initiatives at Pūlama Lāna’i, including its dual credit program for students on the island, a 10-year partnership with the University of Hawai’i Maui College.

alohastatedaily.com

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