Molokai Dispatch

06/05/2026

4-H Molokai Livestock Expo
Saturday, June 6, 2026 @ 9am
Lanikeha Community Center
Live animal auction, animal exhibits, food/craft/resource vendors, raffle and prize drawings, & more!

05/23/2026

May Day on Molokai 🌺

From Kaunakakai’s “We Are Polynesia” to celebrations at Kilohana, Kualapuʻu, Maunaloa, and Molokai High, island keiki brought hula, mele, and tradition to the stage across the island.

Read more in this week’s Dispatch!

📸 Photos by Marissa Motas

04/06/2026

Molokai families gathered in Kaunakakai on March 28 for a community Easter egg hunt organized by King’s Chapel. Keiki searched through 8,000 candy-filled eggs, with golden prizes hidden among them, celebrating the true message of Easter 🐣🐰☀️

Read more in the latest issue of the Dispatch!

📸 2-13: Photos by Marissa Motas
📸 14: Photos by Léo Azambuja

03/25/2026

10/20/2025

Two Molokai teams made their island proud in this year’s Molokai Hoe 🌊🛶

Kukui O Molokai finished strong in the Juniors division, while Waʻakapaemua improved their time from last year in the legendary Kaiwi Channel race last Sunday 🔥 Read more in the latest issue of the Dispatch!

📸 Photos by Marissa Motas

10/20/2025

The Kalaupapa Saints Tour opened in September, offering an intimate look into the history, hardship, and resilience of those exiled with Hansen’s disease. Read more in the Oct. 8th issue of the Dispatch.

📸 Photos by Léo Azambuja

10/20/2025

Kaunakakai came alive on Sept. 26 for Kulāia Festival, celebrating Molokai’s canoe legacy ahead of the Na Wahine O Ke Kai race and honoring beloved waterman Uncle Merv. Read more in the Oct. 1st issue of the Dispatch!

📸 7 and 8: Photos by PF Bentley
📸 2-6, 9-20: Photos by Marissa Motas

10/17/2025

🌱 Check out the Moloka‘i Youth Food Summit!
📅 Tomorrow – Saturday, Oct. 18
📍 Lanikeha Center | 10 AM – 2 PM

CRB Workshop to follow. Come learn and grow together!

06/29/2025

The Molokai Canoe Racing Association opened the regatta season at Kaunakakai Wharf last Saturday 🛶🌊 Paddlers from Wa‘akapaemua and Molokai Canoe Club raced in 25 sprints, with over 300 people cheering them on.

“This is our way of life. We are voyagers, sailors,” said 17-year-old first-time racer Akio Tanaka.

Read more in this week’s Dispatch!

📸 Photos by Léo Azambuja

06/21/2025

Keiki of all ages showcased their animals at the annual 4-H Club Expo, highlighting projects in steer, swine, and more 🐐🐓🐖 Read more in this week’s issue of the Dispatch!

📸 Photos by Marissa Motas