Catherine Cluett Pactol

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Maui vacation rental bill continues to draw passionate testimony from both sides

1 week ago | hawaiipublicradio.org | Catherine Cluett Pactol

When it comes to short-term rentals, Maui County is approaching a critical decision point. Mayor Richard Bissen wants to increase the number of rental units available for locals. Opponents say that would hurt tourism and local jobs. Nearly 200 testifiers so far have weighed in on the mayor's vacation rental proposal. It would phase out short-term rental units in districts that are zoned for apartment buildings. These units make up about half of Maui's 13,000 total vacation rentals.
Claudia Jane Kamai

1 week ago | themolokaidispatch.com | Catherine Cluett Pactol

Claudia Jane Kamai, 74, of Ho‘olehua, Molokai, born on October 6, 1950, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2025. We would like to thank Hospice Maui for all their caring support and services. Claudia retired from Del Monte Corporation after 33 years of service as a Lead Payroll Clerk. Claudia is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel K and Lillian M Kamai.
Spencer Takes the June Ace for Hui O Kukui Golf Club

1 week ago | themolokaidispatch.com | Catherine Cluett Pactol

By Rick Schonely/Community contributedKawai Spencer is the June Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club. A Maui County firefighter and bus driver extraordinaire, Spencer is one of the famous Molokai Spencer twins with his awesome brother Kamoana. He shot 47–44 for a gross total of 91, and with his 27 handicap, his 64 net got him the victory.
MEO Seeking Public Input on Poverty Causes

1 week ago | themolokaidispatch.com | Catherine Cluett Pactol

MEO News ReleaseMaui Economic Opportunity has been gathering community’s input on the “causes that could lead to poverty” in Maui County and encourages more submissions before the survey’s deadline of Wednesday, June 25. So far MEO has received more than 200 responses, which will be used to develop a Community Needs Assessment and a three-year Community Action Plan to address the needs.
Molokai Students Receive ‘Coach H’ Scholarship

1 week ago | themolokaidispatch.com | Catherine Cluett Pactol

By Léo Azambuja The Lo‘i Collective Foundation presented the Coach H Scholarship to two Molokai High School graduates. Each student received a $500 award, given to one male and one female athlete, intended to go toward their college or career training goals.
Margaret Allana Noury

1 week ago | themolokaidispatch.com | Catherine Cluett Pactol

Margaret Allana Noury passed away at her home in Kualapu‘u, Molokai, June 10, 2025. She was born in Dublin, Ireland, June 6, 1946. She is survived by children Heather Noury, Faith Noury, Luke Noury, Jacob Adopho, Isaac Adolpho, Malia Waits and Jared Noury. Her services will be at Kalaiakamanu Hou Congregational Church in Kalamaula, Molokai, June 21, 2025. ‘Ohana viewing is 9-10 a.m., public viewing is 10-11 a.m., and services are 11 a.m-12 p.m. Lunch is 12-1 p.m. Posted in Community, Obituaries
Ho‘olaule‘a Brings Community Together

1 week ago | themolokaidispatch.com | Catherine Cluett Pactol

By Léo Azambuja The Ho‘olaule‘a on the second day of the Molokai Kamehameha Celebration, brought hundreds of residents to the grounds of the Molokai Community Health Center Saturday evening. The free event closed this year’s Kamehameha Day celebrations on Molokai, which had kicked off with a paid fancy dinner at Hiro’s Ohana Grill June 13. “Today is our Ho‘olaule‘a,” event commissioner Leina‘ala Lopez said. “We do our King’s Gala Friday, which was last night. Today is for our whole community.
4-H Teaches Leadership, Responsibilities to Children

1 week ago | themolokaidispatch.com | Catherine Cluett Pactol

By Léo Azambuja Several children of all ages showcased their animals during the annual 4-H Club Expo in Kualapu‘u earlier this month. “It’s a youth development program,” club leader Lane Kamakana said. “We try to develop leadership, responsibility and life skills; and that’s the biggest point of our whole program.” The 4-H season begun in November, when the kids started showing up for monthly meetings, according to Kamakana, a 4-H program alumni.
The King’s Gala Honors Kamehameha

1 week ago | themolokaidispatch.com | Catherine Cluett Pactol

By Léo Azambuja, Interim EditorThe King’s Gala at Hiro’s Ohana Grill officially opened Friday evening the Molokai Kamehameha Celebration over the weekend, honoring the ali‘i who united the Hawaiian Islands under one ruler more than 200 years ago. “Kamehameha, the Great was a uniter, uniting our culture in fashion, in arts, in all the skills that we have in hula, in traditional hula, in modern hula, which is ‘auana.
FEMA no longer available for in-person fire survivor support at Maui recovery centers

1 week ago | hawaiipublicradio.org | Catherine Cluett Pactol

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is closing its presence at Maui recovery centers, 21 months after the wildfires. The agency said the demand for in-person services has dropped over time. As of Wednesday, June 18, FEMA staffing will end at the Kākoʻo Maui Relief and Aid Services Center in Kahului. FEMA in-person services at the Lahaina Resource Center will close on July 3. Both facilities are operated by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.