Catherine Cruz
Host, The ConversationCatherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation and a member of HPR’s news team. She has been a television reporter in Hawaiʻi since 1983 and has won a number of awards and respect from a statewide audience. She spent more than 30 years at KITV, covering beats from government to education and health. Originally from Guam, Cruz is also a co-founder and former board member and programming chair of Pacific Islanders in Communication (PIC). Catherine is a graduate of San Francisco State University with a degree in broadcast journalism.
Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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On the eve of the 2026 primary election, The Conversation highlights past stories about engaging in the democratic process. -
Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori, the newly ordained bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu, speaks with HPR about his connection with communities across the Pacific. -
Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori speaks with HPR about his journey and connection with the Pacific; HPR speaks with District 4 voters and Tommy Waters about his ousting from the election. -
JERA Vice President of Development Erik Montague answers questions about the possibility of powering Hawaiʻi with natural gas. -
UH Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology researcher Kim Holland discusses the significance of the institute's first satellite-linked tag of an oceanic whitetip shark. -
State Librarian Stacey Aldrich unveils the new location of the Friends of the Library bookstore and celebrates the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System's recent award. -
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda speaks with HPR about her time spent on Maui as the community marks three years since the devastating Lahaina fires. -
Clinical psychologist Dr. Amithea Love explains a new pilot program to ease the state’s mental health physician shortage; HPR speaks with Hele Rolls food truck owners and America's Got Talent duo Nyjah Rhythm and Zyah Rhythm. -
As the Peace Corps marks its 65th anniversary, podcaster and former Peace Corps volunteer Kamaka Dias reflects on his time volunteering in Madagascar. -
Retired federal public defender Ali Silvert explains why lawmakers are pushing to convene a special session in light of the bribery case involving Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke.
