HONOLULU (KHON2) — Mokulele Airlines could soon be hit by the federal government shutdown. Federal funding for the airline could be paused as soon as next Monday if the shutdown continues, threatening jobs, healthcare and other essential services.
For many, traveling from Kalaupapa to Honolulu and back is a life-or-death situation.
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“Every three months I go to the doctor,” said Angela Florendo, Molokai resident. “I get lupus, arthritis, I get a whole lotta health issues.”
“And I come in quite often for medical reasons, besides seeing my family,” said Nani Maioho Kawaa, Molokai resident…