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The Conversation: Assessing damage after historic south shore swell; Saving Huliheʻe Palace from strong surf

By Catherine Cruz,

Sabrina Bodon

Published July 19, 2022 at 2:05 PM HST

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Big waves on Oʻahu's south shore on July 17, 2022. surfer surfing weather high surf ocean — Big waves on Oʻahu's south shore on July 17, 2022.

Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno describes the coastal damage on the Big Island after a weekend of historic south shore swells | Full Story
President of The Daughters of Hawaiʻi, Manu Powers, discusses her efforts to preserve Huliheʻe Palace from the waves | Full Story
Alan Carpenter of the Department of Land and Natural Resources explains how reservations and entrance fees for visitors have improved the Diamond Head hike. Residents do not need to make reservations or pay an entrance fee | Full Story
Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Jessica Terrell provides insight on the push for vocational training at Hawaiʻi schools in today's Reality Check | Full Story
HPR reporter Sabrina Bodon gives us a closer look at the conflict over a youth drug treatment center at Grove Farm on Kauaʻi | 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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Sabrina Bodon

Sabrina Bodon is Hawaiʻi Public Radio's government reporter. Contact her at sbodon@hawaiipublicradio.org or 808-792-8252.

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