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Off the news: Molokai set to regain CRB restrictions

Over a year ago, the state Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity established an unprecedented temporary ban on shipping plants, soil, mulch and gravel — materials that can hide beet...

More than a race: Leeward Kai Canoe Club carries west side pride into Molokaʻi Hoe

The 2026 Molokaʻi Hoe will take place Sunday, Oct. 11, as Leeward Kai Canoe Club honors its history and local community.

Maui and Molokai Humane Society partner together, providing health services

Six stray dogs from Molokaʻi are scheduled to arrive at Maui Humane Society via boat on Wednesday, Oct. 7, following a joint community clinic.

Moloka'i airport to close for runway work

The Hawai'i Department of Transportation is scheduled to temporarily close Moloka'i Airport for runway improvements during overnight hours on September 4, 5, and 9.

After securing canoes against the storm, OHCRA turns sights to Molokaʻi Hoe

Coming off the heels of a difficult decision, OHCRA turns its sights on the Molokaʻi Hoe presented by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 where — we...

Kalaupapa residents still not back home amid reports of looting

Patients and staff remain unable to return to Kalaupapa due to power outages caused by Hurricane Nolo and reports of looting, with repairs scheduled for October 2.

Keahiakahoe Canoe Club's history to carry them across Kaiwi Channel in Molokai Hoe

Keahiakahoe Canoe Club will compete in the 2026 Molokai Hoe World Championships, honoring their long history of culture and community.

Ka Lanakila Church Volunteer Day in KeÅmoku Village on LÄnaÊ»i, Oct. 10

KeÅmoku was once a thriving community, home to many families and plantation workers, with homes, businesses and a sugar mill. At the heart of the community was Ka Lanakila Church,...

Molokai residents looking for protection against CRB to continue as interim rule expires

An interim rule protecting Molokai from a potential coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation is set to expire on Wednesday, September 23, prompting residents to urge the Department of...

Kalaupapa memorial sought for exiled residents

A memorial to honor residents who were forcibly exiled to a remote part of Molokai after being diagnosed with leprosy, now known as Hansen’s disease, has moved forward.

Molokai Hoe race director prepares for one of Hawaii's biggest paddling events

Paddlers prepare for the Oct. 11 Molokaʻi Hoe race, a historic 41-mile journey from Molokaʻi to Waikīkī.

Live tracking for the 2026 Molokai Hoe World Championships

Kalaupapa residents and staff evacuated over unsafe drinking water

Patients and staff at Kalaupapa, Hawaii, were relocated on September 11 due to unreliable drinking water caused by a malfunctioning pump that is expected to take approximately two...

Deaths of 3 nēnē killed by Moloka‘i drivers raises concern

The Department of Land and Natural Resources is urging motorists on Moloka'i to exercise caution following the death of a nēnē family killed by vehicles on Kamehameha V Highway e...

Final preparations underway for epic Molokai to Oahu crossing

Crews are making final preparations for the Molokai Hoe open ocean race, which is scheduled to cross from Molokai to Oahu on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Kalaupapa patients and staff temporarily relocated due to unreliable drinking water supply

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is temporarily relocating patients and staff from Kalaupapa due to an unreliable drinking water supply.

Crews final preparations underway for Molokaʻi Hoe 

The 47th Molokaʻi Hoe begins Sunday, Oct. 11. Follow crews from around the world paddling 41 miles from Hale O Lono to Waikīkī live.

Ag board, community to debate rules protecting Molokai from invasive beetles

Some Molokai residents are on edge after an interim state rule aimed at protecting the island from invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles expired on Wednesday.

Community turns out for UH Maui College’s MolokaÊ»i Farm Niu & Kalo Festival

UH Maui College's Molokaʻi Farm hosted a Niu & Kalo Festival earlier this month, drawing about 200 community members, cultural practitioners, students, educators and partner o...

Work ongoing to restore storm-damaged coral reefs, $22M in OT for Honolulu firefighters, Maui Land & Pineapple embro...

‘Reef into rubble’: Teams work to restore coral reefs after hurricanes.  Several teams across the state have been working tirelessly reattaching as much broken coral as they can si...

Kalaupapa patients, staff relocated to Oahu due to broken water system

Two Hansen’s disease patients and staff on Kalaupapa are temporarily being relocated to Oahu because of ongoing problems with the Molokai settlement’s drinking water system, state...

County of Maui Ferry Program to hold four community meetings next month

As part of the ongoing Ferry Program, the County of Maui Department of Transportation is encouraging residents to attend community meetings throughout Maui Nui next month to discus...

Hawaiian Electric assists National Park Service in restoring power to Kalaupapa

With power now restored, approximately 60 Kalaupapa residents, patients and staff are one step closer to returning home after being temporarily relocated on Sept. 11 due to issues...

Maui and Molokaʻi humane societies partner to care for 195 animals, transport six stray dogs for adoption

The Maui Humane Society recently partnered with Molokaʻi Humane Society to care for 195 animals, and will transport six stray dogs for adoption this week.