Leaders discuss opportunities which may come from Ranch closure.By Todd Yamashita
Molokai community leaders are joining efforts to find solutions for the island’s economy in the aftermath of Molokai Ranch’s closure.
“Yesterday was about the Ranch, today is about the people of Molokai,” said Councilman Danny Mateo.
A few days after Ranch CEO Peter Nicholas abruptly announced the company’s shutdown, soon-to-be former employees rallied in Kaunakakai, hurling signs blaming environmental activists for the loss of their jobs.
However, as the finger-pointing begins to subside, community leaders are stepping up efforts to re-shift the focus on where to go next.
“There’s something good about the Ranch getting out,” said ...
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