The Conversation: State declares 'new phase' of the pandemic; Artist captures love of books

By Catherine Cruz,

Lillian Tsang

Published April 28, 2022 at 12:45 PM HST

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Director of the state Department of Health Dr. Libby Char outlines the state's new pandemic strategy | Full Story
Honolulu Civil Beat politics and opinion editor Chad Blair covers the new record-setting $8.7 billion state budget | Full Story
Illustrator Jane Mount channels her love of books into her paintings | Full Story
Hana Koa Brewing Company co-founder Chrissie Pinney creates connection in the world of beer | Full Story
Glenn Nii of the Charles Nii Nursery, Inc reflects on his family's history with flower propagation and the nursery's uncertain future in Kamilonui Valley | Full Story

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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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Lillian Tsang

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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