Catherine Cluett Pactol
Senior Reporter, Maui NuiCatherine Cluett Pactol is Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s Senior Reporter for Maui Nui. She lives on Molokaʻi and is HPR’s first full-time employee based on a neighbor island.
Having served as a contributing HPR reporter on and off since 2008, she officially joined the HPR newsroom in summer 2023. Previously, she worked at The Molokai Dispatch, Molokaʻi's only newspaper, serving as its editor for more than a decade, while also freelancing for magazines and publications across the state. She has a degree in creative writing from Bates College.
Catherine’s work is driven by a passion for uplifting community voices through journalism and has been recognized locally and nationally, including a National Edward R. Murrow Award.
Contact her at cpactol@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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Funeral services were recently held for a beloved patient-resident of Kalaupapa who died last month. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol reports she will be remembered for her joyful spirit, strong faith, and her spark. -
A longtime robotics educator on Moloka'i has been honored for his commitment to mentorship in STEM and creating opportunities for students on the rural island. -
A ground-breaking study that has provided critical medical services and post-disaster data for Maui wildfire survivors has lost funding. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol reports that the study’s future is uncertain. -
Habitat for Humanity Maui is partnering in a Lahaina rebuild that's the first of its kind. The structure will house Habitat volunteers helping rebuild the town and will later be converted into permanent affordable housing for a local family. -
For those impacted by the Kona low storms, the deadline for federal assistance is coming up this month. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol shares what residents can expect during the process. -
Hawaiʻi’s state bird, the endangered nēnē, is returning to Moloka’i. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol learned about the conservation efforts making their recovery possible. -
New hotel designations could allow vacation rentals affected by last year's phase-out measure to continue operating under a new zone. -
Upcountry Maui's Kula Hospital has provided healthcare for more than a century, but it’s been closed since the Kona low storms. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol shares the latest with the facility. -
Maui Land & Pineapple Company and the County of Maui have signed an initial agreement for the county's purchase of water assets, signaling a historic shift from private to public ownership of key West Maui drinking water and irrigation systems. -
A Maui lei shop navigates its busiest time of year, while supporting local growers and fostering the cultural importance of lei. Come along with HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol to visit Haku Maui.
