Kaunakakai, located on the island of Moloka'i, is a special experience that lives up to its reputation, "The Friendly Isle". It is the traditional birthplace of the hula. A historic walk tour of Kaunakakai Town is designed to help you appreciate the charm and sense of history Molokai offers. You're sure to encounter a friendly face and a shaka hand wave as you crass Ala Malama Street while shopping in a variety of stores that feature Moloka'i's best, including Moloka'i's white bread, taro chips, poi, honey and coffee.

Kaunakakai is home base of day trips when traveling to Papohaku Beach, Waikolu Preserve, Molokai Ranch Wildlife Park, Halawa Valley and Kalaupapa Historic Park. Moloka'i's visitors are rewarded with scenic wonders and a peaceful rural countryside.

The Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center, having rendered great assistance in the formation of the original program on Moloka'i and supplying a wealth of professional resources in planning, program education and implementation of the 1989-2003 project involvement and accomplishments as listed below.

• Establish Local Community based Program - By Laws, Articles of Incorporation and Logo.
• Render Program Education, Training & Supervision (Part-Time Project Manager G. Frantz).
• State Grant via Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center (Operations).
• County Grant application via Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center (Project Technical Assistance).
• Historic Kaunakakai Walk Tour Brochure.
• Develop Community Profile - Tri-Isle provided Review & Recommendations.
• Moloka'i Country Town Design Guidelines.
• Moloka'i Small Town Zoning and Development Code.
• Established Moloka'i Christmas Light Parade
  - Developed & Reviewed Budget.
  - Facilitated Permits. 
  - Provided Checklist.
• Economic Development Conference on Moloka'i with Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center 
   - Annually since 1989.
   - Volunteer & Business Awards.
   - Featured Moloka'i on Panel
• Community Work Day Projects (Partnership).
• Kaunakakai Town Beautification Projects (quarterly).
• Tree & Shrub Plantings.
• Town Entry Signs.
• Town Beautification (Site Specific)
  - Town Trash Receptacles.
  - Corner of Moloka'i Drive Inn.
• Business Directory.
• Community Oriented Policing Program - Concept Education.
• Crime Prevention Brochures.
• Moloka'i Community Plan Update.
• Kaunakakai Craft Fair & Farmer’s Market.
• Building of Community Partnerships to Implement Town Projects.
• Kaunakakai Streetscape Beautification Plan.
• Membership Brochures.
• Developed Annual Long Range Workplans.
• Annual Program Assessment & Analysis.
• Developed a Kaunakakai Town Zoning and Development Code.
• Conceptual Master Plan for Ala Malama Ave. Project including landscaping
• Periodically provided information and assistance upon request to residents and business sectors in Kaunakakai.  Support as requested the Moloka'i Chamber of Commerce annual Food and Business Expos.

In October 2003, a new “Moloka'i Island Main Street” entity was established for a brief time. This organization was in no way affiliated with our Tri-Isle Main Street network of towns. Tri Isle Main Street Resource Center program mandate continues a connection to Kaunakakai, Moloka'i via its Moloka'i Main Street Committee which has an affiliate program status. We will work collaboratively with any group, persons requesting assistance and agree to adhere to Tri-Isle Main Street Program guidelines and principles.

The Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center is the primary contact for 1989-2003 County and State supported Molokai projects.  Any explanations and clarifications for the above listed initiatives please contact the Tri-Isle Main Street Resource Center. Any community-based entity or individual on Moloka'i that is currently requesting local program information, technical resource assistance or details on small town revitalization will receive our prompt attention.