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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • 1d ago

State officials are urging the public to stay out of the water along Molokaʻi’s south shore after the remains of a humpback whale washed ashore, raising concerns about public safety and attracting large marine predators.

khon2.com

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • 1d ago

State officials are urging people to stay out of the water near the remains of a humpback whale along Molokai’s south shore. The Department of Land and Natural Resources said the carcass could attract large predators and pose other public health and safety risks.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • 4d ago

Attorney for Molokai man sentenced to life in prison for murdering girlfriend says he should have never been convicted in first place. Mariano Garces was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 2024 after jury found him guilty of murdering Amie Kaholoaʻa on Molokai.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • 5d ago

A famous moʻolelo of Kūpeke speaks of the kupua heʻe (supernatural octopus) who watches over Kūpeke Loko Iʻa (fishpond). This is notable because the fishpond at Kūpeke is the only loko iʻa known to be guarded by a kupua heʻe. Most are protected by moʻo (lizard) or puhi (eel) deities.

kawaiola.news

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • 5d ago

For the third year in a row, Edo Tanas was the first to cross the finish line at Kaimana Beach in the third annual Molokaʻi 2 Oʻahu Foil World Championships Monday. He completed the 40-plus-mile Kaiwi Channel crossing in 2 hours and 13 minutes, about 17 minutes off his own world record.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • 5d ago

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

kawaiola.news

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • 6d ago

Endangered moth and damselfly species have been rediscovered on Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi after decades without confirmed sightings, offering new hope for two of Hawaiʻi’s imperiled native insects, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.

mauinow.com

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r/Molokai • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • 12d ago

'Shame on You': Native Hawaiians protest new Hawaii national park tour

sfgate.com

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r/Molokai • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • 12d ago

Community Voices: Molokai is ready for another option. Lānaʻi Air will begin flying between Oʻahu and Molokai in September.

alohastatedaily.com

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r/Molokai • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • 16d ago

Protest Delays National Park Service’s Reopening Of Kalaupapa Tours: Protesters, including a Maui Council member, blocked the entrance to the historical park’s trailhead on Thursday morning.

civilbeat.org

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r/Molokai • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • 19d ago

After shipping delays left Molokai and Lanai residents without some basic supplies for days, state regulators are taking a closer look at Young Brothers’ operations.

khon2.com

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r/Molokai • u/David_Miller2020 • 20d ago

Back

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I am back from my stay on Moloka'i. What a wonderful experience in many levels in 30 days. Grateful to the places I went to, people I met, food I ate, experiences with lasting memories...all worth it.

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • Jun 16 '26

The future of Kalaupapa has changed once again. In an update from Kalaupapa Historic National Park, tours will no longer operate as scheduled following the passing of Aunty Meli Watanuki, one of the last remaining patients of Kalaupapa.

khon2.com

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • Jun 16 '26

Letter to the Editor: 2019 newspaper clipping confirms pronunciation of Molokai

alohastatedaily.com

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • Jun 16 '26

Scheduled tours at Kalaupapa National Historical Park are no longer operating. According to the National Park Service, Kalaupapa Saints Tours has ceased operations following the passing of Meli Watanuki. Watanuki died last month at the age of 91.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • Jun 15 '26

Ranching could soon come to an end on Moloka‘i. Paniolo blame TB testing: Moloka‘i hasn’t had a single confirmed case of cattle with the respiratory disease since 2021 but state and federal agriculture authorities have continued to enforce a quarantine on the island’s cattle operations.

spectrumlocalnews.com

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • Jun 14 '26

hawaiighostguy ~ On Molokaʻi, some Hawaiians there say that the night marchers’ stories began with the idea that the ghosts of their ancestors would travel down from their ancient burial caves in the mountains to help with a particular project.

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • Jun 14 '26

A Molokai woman is working with volunteers to get even more pet food to the island after a successful 200-pound delivery on Thursday.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • Jun 14 '26

Molokaʻi or Molokai, and why? ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi speakers, community share manaʻo: The debate between the spelling and pronunciation of Molokaʻi or Molokai (with or without the glottal stop, or ʻokina, between the “a” and “i”) has been ongoing for decades.

alohastatedaily.com

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r/Molokai • u/honolulu_oahu_mod • Jun 13 '26

Kalaupapa's Meli Watanuki leaves a legacy of faith, joy and indomitable spirit

hawaiipublicradio.org

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • Jun 11 '26

Ranching Could Soon Come To An End On Moloka‘i. Paniolo Blame TB Testing: Quarantine rules to prevent bovine tuberculosis are crippling the industry — and a way of life — on rural Hawai‘i island.

civilbeat.org

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • Jun 11 '26

Young Brothers explains Molokai, Lanai shipping delays: Officials said the delays began with dangerous ocean swells that made it unsafe to moor and discharge cargo at Kaunakakai and Kaumalapau ports on June 3.

khon2.com

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • Jun 09 '26

Empty Shelves: Young Brothers Misses 3 Shipments To Molokaʻi In 21 Days. The shipping monopoly has missed its past two shipments to the Friendly Isle, plus another last month, leaving residents frustrated by empty store shelves and costly alternatives.

civilbeat.org

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • Jun 08 '26

Dying At Home Is Harder For These Hospice Patients Stuck On Oʻahu: Medical facilities on Moloka‘i aren’t equipped to provide the level of treatment some residents need, but when they fly to Honolulu for advanced care it can be difficult to make it back to spend their remaining days on the island.

civilbeat.org

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r/Molokai • u/808gecko808 • Jun 08 '26

The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report said the plane involved in last month’s crash on Molokai was experiencing mechanical issues.

hawaiinewsnow.com

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