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Author Archives: Catherine Cluett Pactol

Party Like 1979

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Party Like 1979

By Léo Azambuja
The 1970s were challenging for the United States: the inflation, Watergate, the oil crisis, the Vietnam War withdrawal, the Iran hostage crisis and a rising social inequality. But the 70s also gave us disco, bell-bottoms, platform shoes and big afros. It gave us Cecilio and Kapono, Kalapana, Brothers Cazimero and Keola Beamer.
“Though our student days may pass, celebrating the class of the 70s bash,” was the slogan for a large 1970s themed party organized for all the graduating classes of that stormy decade at Mitchell Pauole Center last Saturday evening.
“Getting together is so much fun. We were raised together, and it’s a tight community,” event co-organizer Esther Torres-Umi said.…

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The Beauty and Function of the Kukui Lei

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

The Beauty and Function of the Kukui Lei

By Léo Azambuja
Sitting under a large kukui tree, a diverse group of women was eager to learn a Hawaiian cultural practice dating back several hundred years. Besides creating a cooling shade from the hot sun, the kukui tree also provided its leaves for the lei po‘o the women would make.
“Practice makes better,” Kawailahia Purdy said while teaching 20 women of different ages and backgrounds how to use the leaves of the kukui tree to make lei at the Lei Haku Kukui Workshop in Hoʻolehua Saturday morning.
Her hands gracefully weaved the kukui leaves and flowers into a ti leaf strand, making it look a lot easier than it actually is.…

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Bissen Bringing Holomua Kākou Back to Molokai

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Maui County News Release

Mayor Richard Bissen is bringing Holomua Kākou back to Molokai as part of his continuing efforts to take county government to the rural areas of Maui County. 

“Our rural communities deserve meaningful access to government in their hometowns,” Bissen said. “Our residents lead busy lives with work, family and community commitments, and we appreciate the time and valuable insights they share with us.”

“Mayor Bissen and Team in Your Town” events will be held in Molokai on Monday, Aug. 25, and Tuesday, Aug. 26. Office of the Mayor staff will be available to answer questions and provide assistance from 10 a.m.…

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Jean Taeko Misaki

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Jean Taeko Misaki

Jean Taeko Misaki, born on December 16, 1932, passed away on June 19, 2025 in Honolulu at the age of 92. She was born and raised in Kualapuʻu, Molokai on the C.P.C. Pineapple Plantation. She is a graduate of Molokai High School, Class of 1950. She was married to Tadashi Misaki in October 1951 and they were married for 57 years. He preceded her in death in 2009. She retired from their business, The Auto Clinic and as a longtime part-time employee of Misaki Store. She is survived by her four children, Corinne (John) Wingert, Ruth Misaki, Ed (Junedale) Misaki, and Calvin (Stephanie) Misaki, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.…

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Schonely is August Ace Winner

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Schonely is August Ace Winner

Community Contributed

by Christine Kage

Rick Schonely is the August Ace winner for the Hui O Kukui Golf Club.
When he’s not golfing, Uncle Rick, aka Papa Ricky to his 13 moʻopuna, might be subbing at Molokai High School where he’s entering year 41, playing music for any number of local celebrations, or covering Farmers athletics.
The Molokai Sports Report can be seen weekly on Akakū TV and Facebook. Rick shot 43-39 for a gross total of 82; with his 15 handicap, his 67-net got him the victory. Congratulations, Uncle Rick!
The Hui O Kukui Golf Club would like to thank the staff, management and volunteers of iconic Ironwood Hills golf course for perpetuating the game of golf on Molokai.…

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Addressing Obesity, Associated Chronic Diseases

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Addressing Obesity, Associated Chronic Diseases

Na Pu’uwai News Release

Na Pu’uwai is reaching out in partnership to help address one of the most pressing health concerns facing our Moloka’i community — obesity and its associated chronic diseases.

In the United States, 41.9% of adults are living with obesity, with annual healthcare costs directly attributable to obesity estimated at $147 billion. Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and all-cause mortality, with risk increasing in a dose-response fashion: the higher the BMI, the greater the risk. 

Although Hawai’i as a state has a lower obesity rate than the national average, Molokai has the highest rate in the state at 34.4% compared to the state average of 26.1%, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders have a significantly elevated obesity rate at 51.7%.…

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Fire Prevention Tips

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

HWMO News Release

Wildfire safety tip from Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization: Regularly maintain machinery that might spark — this includes weed whackers, chainsaws, grinders, welding equipment, and off-road vehicles. Dry vegetation is extremely flammable. All it takes is one spark to cause widespread damage. For more wildfire preparedness information visit hwmo.org.…

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Livestock Brands Must Register with Department of Agriculture

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity News Release

Owners of livestock brands in Hawai‘i have until Dec. 31, 2025 to reregister their brands with the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB) or risk losing their rights to their brands. Hawai‘i law requires owners of livestock in the state to register their brand to secure its validity and individuality. While it is not mandatory to use brands in Hawai‘i, it is mandatory for owners using brands to register them every five years. The registration fee is $10. 

During the period 2020-2025, there were 803 registered brands in Hawai‘i.  

“Owners of existing brands may re-register at any time before December 31, 2025,” state veterinarian Dr.…

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PUC Begins Next Chapter in Distributed Energy Resources Development

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs News Release

The Public Utilities Commission closed Friday its long-standing investigation into distributed energy resource (DER) policies for Hawaiian Electric and laid the foundation for the next iteration of DER development in Hawaiʻi.  

“For the past decade, the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission led the nation in its groundbreaking innovative development of distributed energy resources,” Commissioner Naomi Kuwaye said. “With changes in the regulatory landscape and shifts in environmental and energy policies, now is the time for us to refocus our efforts on the next phase of DER policies to meet the needs and expectations of today’s electric grid and its customers.”…

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Community Health Center Unveils New Dental Clinic

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Community Health Center Unveils New Dental Clinic

By Léo Azambuja
Friendly Isle residents have a new reason to smile. The nonprofit organization Molokai Community Health Center unveiled Saturday its newly renovated and expanded dental facility in Kaunakakai — almost five months ahead of schedule.
“This is going to be huge for the community,” MCHC Board President James Rarick told the crowd attending the grand opening. Like others, he too had been forced to seek dental care off-island. St John’s Wood dental clinic is a clinic you can go to for your cosmetic dental needs.
The $2.4 million upgrading and expansion increased the numbers of dental chairs to six from the previous capacity of three.…

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