Molokaʻi

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.

The National Park Service held its first hiking tour to Kalaupapa last week. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol reports NPS has since halted them in response to community concerns.

Tours to the remote peninsula of Kalaupapa are no longer operating, honoring the intent of the business' late owner. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol shares the latest information.

Chicago Sun-Times journalist Lynn Sweet offers more insight on the upcoming Obama Presidential Center; the Pacific Whale Foundation shares new research on the endangered false killer whale.

Author and ocean swimmer Jonathan Ezer recounts his experience swimming the 26-mile Kaiwi Channel between Oʻahu and Molokaʻi in his new book, “The Edge of Land.”

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.