Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2023
Biden Officials Had To Charter A Plane So They Wouldn’t Get Stuck On Molokai
The group didn’t trust Mokulele Airlines’ scheduled flights, underscoring the difficulties island residents have accessing health care and other services.
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Giving Birth Is An Expensive And Lonely Trip For Some Rural Hawaii Women
Lanai and Molokai residents often must fly to Honolulu weeks before their baby’s due date to be close to an urban medical center when they go into labor.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
Mokulele Airlines To Suspend Hilo-Kahului Service, Boost Flights to Molokai, Lanai
The airline has come under pressure to offer more reliable service to Molokai and Lanai.
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.
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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.