Molokai Dispatch

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

06/14/2025

On May 23, Molokai High School’s Class of 2025 walked into The Barn one last time as students and left as Farmers for life. Congrats to the Class of 2025! 🎓 Read more in this week’s Dispatch.

📸 Photos by Marissa Motas

06/14/2025

Molokai students across the island celebrated May Day last month with colorful lei, hula, and mele for their ‘ohana and friends 🌺 Read more in the June 4 issue of the Molokai Dispatch!

04/13/2025

It was a busy week on Molokai! The Mango Theater opened its doors with a sold-out premier 🥭🍿🎥 Read more about Molokai’s first movie theater since 2008, Gov. Green’s withdrawal of two Molokai Burial Council nominees, MHS Robotic’s international award, and more in this week’s Dispatch.

📸 Photos by Marissa Motas

03/22/2025

An adjustment to this week's community calendar: the film "Hope in a Changing Climate" will now be shown on Wednesday, April 2, 5:30 p.m. at the Molokai Public Library.