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The Conversation: Astronomer discusses Maunakea management bill; First professional bass fisher from Hawaiʻi shares story

Published March 21, 2022 at 3:13 PM HST

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Doug Simon, director of the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy, and Greg Chun, executive director of the Center for Maunakea Stewardship, share concerns over proposed management changes | Full Article
HPR's Casey Harlow reports on the new marketing trend "slow tourism" as highlighted by Omnitrak President Chris Kam | Full Article
Honolulu Civil Beat business reporter Stewart Yerton examines Hawaiʻi's vacancy rate when it comes to government jobs | Full Article
Principal Joe Passantino shares the story of changing his school's name from Central Middle back to Princess Ruth Keʻelikōlani Middle School | Full Segment
Professional bass fisherman Matty Wong, the first person from Hawaiʻi to ever compete in the Bassmaster Elite Series, shares his journey | Full Article

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