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The Conversation: Hawaiʻi could see a bump in Japanese visitors; school vaccination clinics start slow

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  • Eric Takahata oversees the Japanese market for the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and expects a slight bump in visitors towards the year's end | Full Article
  • Principal Paul Kepka is working to get students aged 5-11 vaccinated at Kamaile Academy's clinic this Friday | Full Article
  • Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Brittany Lyte lays out the debate over whether or not Hawaiian hoary bats need federal protection | Full Article
  • State Director Karen Glasser and Ambassador and Advisory Board Member Ho’opi’o Balaz of the Hawaii Chapter of Best Buddies share an invitation to their "Champion of the Year" event | Full Segment
  • Author Dan Frates talks about the inspiration behind his new children's book | Full Segment
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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
Lillian Tsang is the senior producer of The Conversation. She has been part of the talk show team since it first aired in 2011. Contact her at ltsang@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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