Molokai Dispatch News Today

Robotics has been a competitive sport for students on Molokaʻi for nearly 15 years. Elementary, middle and high school robotics teams have won state, national and international awards. Catherine Cluett Pactol of The Molokai Dispatch has more on this proud tradition.

The season of Makahiki is coming to a close. That means an end to cultural ceremonies, protocols, athletic competitions and community celebrations until next year. Catherine Cluett Pactol from The Molokai Dispatch has more.

Molokai's beloved Dr. Noa Emmett Aluli was brought home last week on the Hokule'a. He died in late November on Molokaʻi. The return of his ashes from Oʻahu was greeted with emotion by family, friends and a large gathering of Molokaʻi community members in at Kaunakakai Wharf. HPR contributing reporter Catherine Cluett Pactol of The Molokai Dispatch has more.

Molokai's beloved Dr. Noa Emmett Aluli was brought home last week on the Hokule'a. He died in late November on Molokaʻi. The return of his ashes from Oʻahu was greeted with emotion by family, friends and a large gathering of Molokaʻi community members in at Kaunakakai Wharf. HPR contributing reporter Catherine Cluett Pactol of The Molokai Dispatch has more.

Catherine Cluett Pactol is the Editor-in-Chief of The Molokai Dispatch and an occasional contributor to Hawaiʻi Public Radio. Contact her at <a href="mailto:editor@themolokaidispatch.com">Editor@themolokaidispatch.com</a>.<br/>

The two will lead Vermont’s largest newsroom, which includes 24 reporters, photographers and editors. The moves are part of a leadership transition that began in May, when VTDigger founder Anne Galloway stepped back from her roles as executive director and editor-in-chief.

We're beefing up on Maui first, so expect to see much more enterprise reporting from that island starting this week. Big Island and Kauai coming soon.