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Sen. Schatz appoints Glenn Teves to new USDA Tribal Advisory Committee
A graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa with a B.S. in horticulture technology, Teves currently serves as a county extension agent for the University’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources – a position he has held for over 40 years. Together with his wife, he owns and operates Puakala Farms on Hawaiian Home Lands in Ho‘olehua, Moloka‘i.
Senate Ways and Means Committee to tour Maui and Molokaʻi facilities
The Senate Ways and Means Committee will visit Maui on Wednesday into Thursday, July 26-27, and Molokaʻi on Thursday and Friday, July 27-28, 2023.
Temporary water shut-off planned in Hoʻolehua, Feb.21 and 23
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, through its contractor Goodfellow Bros., will install new valves on the Hoʻolehua Water System on Molokaʻi during the evenings of Feb. 21 and 23, 2023, weather permitting.
363 acres returned to DHHL on Molokaʻi in a US Military move to “right-size” its footprint
More than 363 acres is being returned to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on the island of Molokaʻi as the US Air Force moves to “right-size” its footprint.
Hoʻolehua Tree Trimming Scheduled, Aug. 8
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and County of Maui Highways Division will conduct tree trimming work on Kolea Ave in Ho‘olehua, Molokaʻi, beginning Monday, Aug. 8, 2022.
Hoʻolehua water system temporary water shut off
The temporary water service interruption is a portion of DHHL’s $37 million capital improvement project aimed at improving Molokaʻi’s 80-year-old Hoʻolehua Water System.
Police recover loaded firearms, drugs in search warrant of vehicle on Molokaʻi
Maui police arrested a 47-year-old Hoʻolehua man on Molokaʻi following a traffic stop on Saturday that resulted in the initiation of a narcotic investigation.
Senate Ways and Means Committee passes Senate Draft of State Budget
With the rebounding of the State’s economy and significant increases in tax revenues, the Senate coffers are anticipating the general fund to be $ 8,772,816,000 for FY22 and $ 9,299,185,000 in FY23.
Temporary water shut off of Hoʻolehua Water System on Molokaʻi, March 30
The temporary water service interruption is a portion of DHHL’s $37 million capital improvement project aimed at improving Molokaʻi’s 80-year-old Hoʻolehua Water System.
MFD: Wildland Fire Training on Molokaʻi Begins June 30
The Maui Fire Department is conducting a series of live fire wildland training exercises from Wednesday, June 30 through Friday, July 2.
Ho‘olehua Post Office Reopens Today
The facility had been temporarily closed since last Wednesday due to structural concerns. It was cleared for operational use after a thorough assessment by a structural engineer.
$1.5M in Federal Funds to DHHL for Moloka‘i Water Improvements
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will receive $1.59 million in USDA funding to improve water infrastructure of the Hoʻolehua Water System on Molokaʻi.
Molokaʻi Man Dies in SUV Rollover in Hoʻolehua
A Molokaʻi man died in a rollover accident in Hoolehua, Molokaʻi over the weekend. The accident was reported at around 6:05 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 on Lihi Pali Avenue.
Five Separate Brush Fires on Molokaʻi Suspicious
Molokaʻi firefighters responded to five separate brush fires, all around 200 to 300 yards apart, along the Maunaloa Highway at 5:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.
Brush Fire Burns 1 Acre Near Molokaʻi Airport
Hoʻolehua firefighters arrived at 2:22 p.m. and found around a half-acre of brush burning in a dry field off of Maunaloa Highway.
Molokaʻi Vehicle Accident and Power Outage
A motor vehicle accident on Molokaʻi’s Kalae Highway knocked out power to parts of the island on Saturday afternoon.
Adolpho to be Honored Saturday on Sr. Night
Molokai’s Kalei Adolpho will be one of two seniors from the Rainbow Wahine Volleyball team to be honored Saturday — Senior Night — following the team’s final home match against UC Davis at the Stan Sheriff Center.
Red Cross comes to aid of Molokai family
A Molokai family is being assisted by the Red Cross tonight following a home fire in Hoolehua. County authorities say the incident was first reported at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2010 at a 2,000 square foot home near the airport. The blaze burned about a third of the home and caused an estimated $150,000 […]
Showers Make Their Way Over Maui County, Feb 2, 2010
(Updated @ 3:45 p.m. 2/2/2010) The flood advisory for the island of Molokai was cancelled shortly before 4 p.m. (2/2/2010) as showers moved offshore. The approaching front continues to move from the northwest , producing clouds and showers over Maui County tonight. The front is expected to reach the Big Island Early Wednesday. (Updated @ […]
50% Reduction in Water Use for Hawaiian Homes on Moloka’i
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) announced today that Moloka’i water users in the Ho’olehua area need to reduce their water usage by 50% while DHHL works to recharge their water reservoir and completes repairs at the Kala’e well site. There are two wells at the Kala’e site and both pumps are under repair. […]
