Author Archives: Catherine Cluett
Feathers of the Rainbow
[Appeared in the June 22, 2011 issue of The Molokai Dispatch] By Catherine Cluett There’s no place like home – especially if you’re a pigeon. Molokai Rainbows, Clay Adachi’s business of releasing multi-colored pigeons for events around Molokai, brings smiles … Continue reading
Kalaupapa Access on the Edge
[Appeared in the Aug. 20, 2010 issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald] By Catherine Cluett A poignant history is contained on a tiny peninsula off Molokai, guarded by the world’s highest sea cliffs – a history of pain and exile, … Continue reading
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Native Calls
Keeping track of Molokai’s rainforest birds. [Appeared in the June 2, 2010 issue of The Molokai Dispatch] By Catherine Cluett Billowing mist drifts through moss-hung branches, and the air – cold and fresh – slips past your face like … Continue reading
Late Night Loafing
[Appeared in the Feb./March issue of Hana Hou! Magazine] By Catherine Cluett Walk through the streets of Kaunakakai at 10 p.m., and you’ll find them quiet and empty, except for maybe a cat or two padding through the shadows. Then … Continue reading
Face of the Forest
Wood carver Robin Baker forced to close shop. [Appeared in the August 6, 2009 issue of The Molokai Dispatch] By Catherine Cluett For years, the face of an old man carved into a huge eucalyptus tree along the Molokai Forest … Continue reading
Mel Chung, Gunsmith
Chung’s shop opens its doors for its first public show. [Appeared in the Oct. 23, 2008 issue of The Molokai Dispatch] By Catherine Cluett Walking in the door of Mel Chung’s gunsmith shop presents every man’s dream: a selection of … Continue reading
From Field to Table
Island farm expands to support local customers. [Appeared in the July 16, 2009 issue of The Molokai Dispatch] By Catherine Cluett Molokai’s Kumu Farms has made a name for itself over the past 27 years. Shipping 14 thousand pounds of … Continue reading
Mother of Molokai
Hina sculpture finally settles. [Appeared in the Nov. 12, 2009 issue of The Molokai Dispatch] By Catherine Cluett Cool and contemplative, Hina sits with closed eyes and an open hand. Her hair falls around her like the rich valleys of … Continue reading
Polynesian Ink
Tattooist Tricia Allen comes for Molokai book signing. [Appeared in the May 12,2010 issue of The Molokai Dispatch] By Catherine Cluett Tricia Allen sits with the books she’s authored spread before her, pen in hand. A lei po`o rests atop … Continue reading
