Father Damien Dedicated His Life To A Leprosy Colony — And Inspired HIV/AIDS Care
The Catholic saint embraced those the rest of society had rejected, joining them and even dying for them, and he also represented people at the margins.
Is Fencing The Future Of Hawaii’s Native Ecosystems?
Great stock has been put into fencing off native ecosystems, namely watersheds, to ensure that the state’s terrestrial and marine resources are protected for the future.
Quarantine Ordered After Bovine Tuberculosis Detected on Molokai
The island has a storied history of bovine tuberculosis, including a complete eradication of cattle from the island in 1985.
Questions Linger Over Which State Agency Should Lead Kalaupapa Memorial Construction
The state Department of Health, which oversees Kalaupapa, says it doesn’t have the expertise to manage building a memorial.
Molokai Residents Riled By Possible Gate To Block Vehicles From Beach
Molokai Ranch has been at odds with residents over land access before. This time, however, the ranch says it’s considering the step to protect a prized natural resource.
Who Is Killing The Monk Seals On Molokai?
At least two of the six endangered seals found dead on Molokai so far this year were killed by humans.
Molokai Has An Electricity Problem. This Co-Op Wants To Change That
A new co-op plans to reclaim some of its electricity ownership by bidding on a community-based renewable energy project.
Molokai’s Fabled Axis Deer Are Starving To Death In Droves
The crisis, triggered in part by drought, exposes rifts in the community and raises questions about how to manage the herd in the future.
Why Molokai Is The Least Developed Hawaiian Island
Even centuries before Captain Cook’s arrival, its resources were exploited by outsiders.
Homegrown Teachers Are The Norm At Molokai High
The school defies Hawaii’s revolving door of teachers at many isolated schools, with the vast majority staying more than five years.