Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Struggle To Provide Health Care For Rural Islands Nearly Turned Tragic For This Expectant Mom
For months the fragility of a vital air link endangered the health of people across rural Hawaii. The state is still trying to fix it.
Courtesy: Angel Flight West/2023
These Volunteer Pilots Are Helping Rural Hawaii Residents Get Much-Needed Medical Help
The free service can’t solve rural health care access issues. But organizers say it can help more people than it does currently.
Courtesy: Donna Gamiao/2023
Molokai Medical Clinic Opens To Fill Dire Doctor Shortage
A Big Island physician has a plan to make rural health care more sustainable.
Courtesy: Jack Kiyonaga/2023
Gate To Kawakiu Beach On Molokai Is Open Again — For Now
Access was restricted by Kaluakoi Outfitters for months on the Molokai Ranch property.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
With One Airline Left, Molokai And Lanai Residents Struggle To Access Medical Care
Hospital officials are very concerned that the problem is only getting worse.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Fatal Shooting By Police On Molokai Spotlights Need For Crisis Intervention Resources
Nathaniel Naki was scheduled to appear in court for violating a restraining order the day after he died by police gunfire.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Bissen’s Spending Plan For Maui Targets Affordable Housing And A Rainy Day Fund
The public can weigh in this week on the mayor’s proposed $1.2 billion budget.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Mokulele Airlines Promises To ‘Step Up’ Service For Molokai And Lanai
More planes are planned to avoid further travel disruptions for frustrated residents.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Subsidies Proposed For Airlines Flying To Molokai
Updated: Right now, only Mokulele Airlines provides service to Molokai.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
‘It’s Horrendous’: The Deaths Of 2 Doctors Deepen The Void In Rural Health Care Access
Nearly half of Molokai’s population lost their primary care physician in a state that has long struggled to attract and retain medical professionals.