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The Conversation: Kaʻena Point Hana Hou

By Catherine Cruz

Published March 17, 2023 at 3:15 PM HST

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Rebroadcast of a panel discussion with guests: U.S. Rep. Ed Case, former Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Director William Ailā Jr., and Pacific Rim Conservation Executive Director Lindsay Young. They talk about the federal legislation to designate Kaʻena Point a National Heritage Area, efforts to protect the bird sanctuary, and changes they've seen over the years to the popular recreation area. (Originally aired on Jan. 20, 2023)

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