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The Conversation

The Conversation: Containing Big Island wildfire; Beating back-to-school traffic

By Catherine Cruz,

Russell Subiono

Published August 16, 2022 at 12:38 PM HST

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Leilani fire on Hawaiʻi Island on Aug. 11, 2022.

Steve Bergfeld, the Hawaiʻi Island Branch Manager of the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, updates us on the containment of the Leilani wildfire | Full Story
Deputy Director of the Department of Transportation Jon Nouchi helps drivers stay safe and "Beat the School Jam" | Full Story
Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Chad Blair gives us a closer look at the theft and fraud investigations at the Daniel K. Inouye Airport in Honolulu | Full Story
Jerry Agrusa of the UH Mānoa School of Travel Industry Management describes the future of regenerative tourism on Kauaʻi amid a rise of overtourism | Full Story
Democratic Party Chair Dennis Jung shares his hopes for both Democrats and Republicans in the general election | Full Story

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Catherine Cruz

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

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Russell Subiono

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

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