Catherine Cluett Pactol
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- Sep 30, 2026
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Upcoming HIFF premiere tells the story of a long-lost ancestor — and the journey to find her (opens the original)
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The Hawaiʻi International Film Festival will be returning at the end of October, and one of the local films making its premiere is a short documentary titled “Pili Hou: Finding Helen.” The 15-minute film captures the journey of Diane Ako as she searches for traces of her great-grandmother, Helen Maliu, who mysteriously disappeared one day in 1900. Ako is a former journalist from Oʻahu and is the narrator and producer of the film, and she worked together with fellow producer and director Martha S
After wildfire burned Lahaina's library, community will get a temporary library soon (opens the original)
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A 20-by-20-foot portable unit has been moved to Lahaina and will transform into a temporary library. The former Lahaina Public Library building was destroyed in the 2023 wildfire. Since then, the Hawai’i State Public Library System has been searching for both a temporary and permanent home for Lahaina’s beloved library. State Librarian Stacey Aldrich said the unit still needs a lot of electrical and technology infrastructure work over the next several months before it opens. “We're just really e
'It was pretty scary': Fast-moving Olowalu brush fire came too close for comfort (opens the original)
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The West Maui brush fire that burned more than 100 acres in Olowalu over the weekend has been contained. The fast-spreading fire, fueled by high winds from Hurricane Nolo, was reported just before 2 p.m. on Saturday. Olowalu farmer Eddy Garcia said his property is less than a mile from where the fire burned. "I ran up the hill in my utility vehicle," he told HPR. "I noticed there was some sirens at the bottom already, but the fire was burning pretty fast. It was coming down from the electric pol
Storm-damaged Kula Hospital will reopen after renovations, timeline uncertain (opens the original)
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The future of Kula Hospital, which has been closed due to storm damage since March, has been uncertain. But the state has announced that the facility will be restored and reopened. The project includes essential repairs to building systems and upgrades to interior spaces. Renovations will total about $65 million. “Kula Hospital has been a cornerstone of the Upcountry Maui community for generations, and we are committed to bringing this historic facility back stronger and more resilient,” said Go
Renowned women's canoe race canceled as storm approaches (opens the original)
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One of the most prestigious women’s outrigger canoe races has been canceled due to impending weather and safety concerns. Na Wahine O Ke Kai draws paddlers from across Hawai’i and around the world to Moloka’i, where the 41-mile race across the Kaiwi Channel to Oʻahu begins. Race organizers at the Oʻahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association say they made the difficult decision to cancel the event, which was planned for Sunday. “We couldn't be more proud of the women and how hard they've worked to get
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