The infamous leper colony where Father Damien worked his way to sainthood is something of an obscure attraction. Located on a remote peninsula on the island of Moloka’i, it’s not until you visit that you get an idea of just how far away the settlement is. It’s backed by steep green cliffs on one [...]
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Hawaii After Dark
“If I were a tourist, I’m coming here for the weather, the culture, the sightseeing. But one night I might go to the casino, because what other entertainment is there to do at night?” said James Boersema, an investor of a Waikiki nightclub and restaurant. — MSNBC: Is Hawaii gambling with paradise?
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Moloka’i’s Water Woes
When you’re standing on Molokai’s west end looking out across the Pacific, it’s hard to imagine that one of the biggest issues facing Moloka’i residents is water. The people of Moloka’i have been protesting about a projected hike in water prices, but there’s more to it than a simple rate increase.
Moloka’i Ranch — which closed [...]
The Saint from Moloka’i
He wasn’t named Father Damien at birth. He was Joseph De Veuster, a Belgian, a son of wealthy farmers. He became Father Damien at his ordination, and in 1873, after a few years on the Big Island and Maui, he went to work on Moloka’i, caring for the forgotten people of Kalaupapa, victims of Hansen’s [...]