Molokaʻi

Molokaʻi's only ice cream store is closing after decades in business. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol reports on the challenges faced by small businesses, and the sweet legacy the shop is leaving behind.

A short documentary called "Pili Hou: Finding Helen" will have its world premiere at the Hawai’i International Film Festival later this month. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol talked with the film’s creators about the personal journey behind the storyline.

Molokaʻi residents fight to renew import restrictions aimed at keeping coconut rhinoceros beetle off island.

HPR speaks with the filmmakers behind “Pili Hou,” an upcoming documentary about the search for a long-lost matriarch.

Roger Babcock, director of the Honolulu Department of Environmental Services, explains a new composting program the city will be rolling out; HPR speaks with the filmmakers behind “Pili Hou,” an upcoming documentary about the search for a long-lost matriarch.

The renowned race, which was scheduled for Sunday, brings paddlers from around the world to Molokaʻi. With an approaching storm, race organizers made the "difficult decision" to cancel this year's event.

The drinking water system for the remote settlement of Kalaupapa is inoperable right now. We hear from HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol about what caused the issue, as well as an update on repairs.

With a key drinking water system not currently non-operational, residents and staff of Kalaupapa have been temporarily evacuated from the settlement.

Recovery efforts continue on Hawaiʻi Island after Lala while Moke makes its way across Molokaʻi; recently appointed Honolulu Police Chief David Lazar talks public safety after Lala took out power on Oʻahu.

The Molokaʻi community has had its share of air travel challenges — but a new airline is now offering service to the island. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol takes us along to learn about the new flight option.