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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Today on the program, we're revisiting interviews with local authors to help you find your next favorite read. -
A New York Times piece this month highlighted a growing problem with cannabis gummies around the country. HPR talked to Andrew Goff of the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation about how physicians can stay ahead of emerging trends with continuing medical education. -
The Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism has appointed Seth Colby as its new chief state economist. HPR talked to him about his experience and vision for the role. -
Seth Colby steps into the role of Hawaiʻi's chief economist; The Hawaiʻi Department of Health addresses concerns over a rise in national cases of cannabis poisoning among children -
Today, The Conversation reairs recent interview with Hawaiʻi leaders and experts on the rule of law. -
Ceremonies on Aug. 6 to mark the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki included one at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. A contingent from Hawaiʻi included members of the Ohana Arts Youth Theatre Company, which staged a musical called "Peace On Your Wings." -
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll sent a letter to Gov. Josh Green on Thursday morning, recapping a face-to-face meeting earlier this month. The military land leases, as well as the new Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority board, were among the issues covered in a conversation with the governor. -
New EWC President Celeste Connors took the reins this summer after stepping down from Hawaiʻi Green Growth. HPR sat down with Connors in her office to talk about the center’s uncertain budget. -
Gov. Josh Green discusses the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority's new board and the latest on military leases; East-West Center President Celeste Connors talks about the Center's budget uncertainty -
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz has spent the last several weeks back home, traveling across the islands to talk to voters. The Conversation talked to him about what’s on voters' minds and what can be done to counter the actions of the Trump administration.
