New barge should bring a change, says local wholesalerMolokaiandrsquo;s delay in following the national and statewide trend of decreasing gas prices is most likely caused by the wait for the next barge of gasoline.Frank Keoho, manager of the islandandrsquo;s gas

First Wind, a wind energy company that has pledged $50 million to help buy Molokai Ranch lands, is under investigation on the mainland for allegations of improper dealings with public officials and anti-competitive practices.New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo

While I didnandrsquo;t have a chance to attend the Democratic National Convention in Denver this week andmdash; probably the most exciting convention in my lifetime andmdash; I watched with great interest as the party worked to find greater unity following

Grant money being awarded to community programsThe Molokai community is being asked by the Hawaii State Department of Health to become more involved with issues regarding mental health and wellness.At a meeting last Thursday held to discuss Hawaiiandrsquo;s Mental Health

Ke Aupuni Lokahi to continue after EC sunsets this yearBenny Venenciano remembers joining the Molokai Enterprise Community (EC) board of directors when the organization first got started in 1998, and now he says his role as the newly hired administrator

Many former Ranch workers find employmentandnbsp;Molokai continues to have the highest unemployment rate in Maui County at 11.9 percent. This is nearly 7 percent higher than the county unemployment rate of 4.4. Despite this high rate, many former Molokai Ranch

As a new school year begins on Molokai, our administration has turned its focus to protecting students ages 5 to 13 from seasonal flu.It is part of our state Department of Healthandrsquo;s andldquo;Stop Flu at Schoolandrdquo; program, a voluntary effort

Lucie Mae Abilay, 70, of Lahaina, a former high school attendance clerk, died in Portland, Ore. Aug. 4, 2008. She was born in Maunaloa, Molokai. She is survived by husband Pacifico, daughters Michelle Rienzo and Faith Abilay, brothers Raymond andquot;Mingandquot;

The Hawaii chapter of Mission Possible, a non-profit organization aimed at eliminating the use of aspartame in beverage, food, and pharmaceutical products, has begun mobilizing for their next campaign.The group met last Saturday at the Mitchell Pauandrsquo;ole Center to organize

Preschool program moving to Lanikeha because of water utility situationLocal keiki had the time of their lives at Tutu and Me preschool programandrsquo;s first Hoandlsquo;olauleandlsquo;a 2008 Fun Under the Sun event last Thursday.The event, which ran from 10 a.m. to

Over 60 varieties will be on display this SaturdayToday, rice is our primary source of carbohydrate that fuels the energy our body requires to conduct our everyday activities. Hawaii doesnandrsquo;t produce any rice or other carbohydrate grains. Most of the

Officials visit Molokai to explain processAs a result of several complaints, The Hawaii State Office of Ombudsman is investigating recent actions by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regarding the current water crisis in Molokai.Due to restrictions by law, Ombudsman Robin

Public invited to voice priorities and questionsMayor Charmaine Tavares and her administration will host a series of community meetings this September to take public testimony regarding the proposed budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.Citizens with an interest in the county

Youth In Motion earns money with channel crossingThe sixth annual Molokai Challenge hosted by Youth In Motion was held Saturday from DT Flemings Beach, Maui, to Kamalo on Molokai. This yearandrsquo;s event director, Clare Seeger Mawae, introduced the stand-up paddleboard

Judge Barclay E. MacDonald presided over civil, traffic and criminal matters at Molokai District Court Aug. 26.The policy of The Molokai Times is to print all actions taken by Molokai District Court. Court is in session the second and fourth

Community shares opinionsThe Public Utilities Commission (PUC) listened to a few community members at last Wednesdayandrsquo;s public meeting and determined that Sea Link will continue with the temporary fuel surcharge on a permanent basis for the Molokai to Maui ferry.

Protests planned for Oahu, MauiThe water crisis group, created in response to the West End water issue and headed by local activist Walter Ritte, had its first organizing meeting last Wednesday at Kulana andlsquo;Oiwi. About 40 local residents from all

The Molokai Planning Commission spent nearly two hours discussing a new project that would result in the construction of a 5,000-square-foot baseyard in the Duke Maliu Park in Kaunakakai at their Aug. 26 meeting. A public hearing was held at

Moku residents encouraged to voteOver 20 people attended the latest Aha Kiole meeting Aug. 26 at Kulana andlsquo;Oiwi to learn more about the group and prepare to vote for a leader of the Palaandrsquo;au moku in two weeks.Aha Kiole O

Balancing the integrity of Kalaupapa against the desire for more visitorsMaui County Councilman Danny Mateo called together the local tourism community last Friday to help prepare Molokai for the imminent canonization of Father Damien to sainthood.Besides tourism professionals, the meeting