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

By Catherine Cruz,

Russell Subiono

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 OmnitrakPresident 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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Catherine Cruz

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Originally from Guam, she spent more than 30 years at KITV, covering beats from government to education. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Russell Subiono

Russell Subiono is the executive producer of The Conversation and host of HPR's This Is Our Hawaiʻi podcast. Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, he’s spent the last decade working in local film, television and radio. Contact him at talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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