The Conversation: Expanding Papahānaumokuākea; Green energy goals

By Catherine Cruz,

Russell Subiono

Published June 2, 2022 at 1:25 PM HST

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Former lawmaker Solomon Kahoʻohalahala and biologist Hoku Cody cover the proposed expansion of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument | Full Story
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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. 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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