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The Conversation

The Conversation: Community grief and anger on Maui; Future of sustainable tourism

By Bill Dorman,
Stephanie Han, Russell Subiono
Published August 23, 2023 at 1:33 PM HST
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August 11: Wildfire wreckage is seen in Lahaina, Hawaii.
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August 11: Wildfire wreckage is seen in Lahaina, Hawaii.
  • Maui County Councilmembers and community voices share their collective grief and perspectives on the County's recovery plan
  • Maui Brewing Company's founder Garrett Marrero speaks on the importance of sustainable tourism and volunteerism as a part of Maui's economic recovery | Full Story
  • HPR reporter Catherine Cluett Pactol looks closer at the operation of a Lāhainā community hub at Pohaku Park | Full Story
  • Sule Gordon, who lost his home in the Lāhainā fires, shares his story of survival and community | Full Story
  • Rogue Wave Toys founder Kate Reimann discusses using plant-based "plastic" for toy manufacturing and reducing plastic waste | Full Story
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Bill Dorman
Bill Dorman has been the news director of Hawai‘i Public Radio since February 2011. Born in New York City, he spent 21 years at CNN in various positions...
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Stephanie Han
Stephanie Han was a producer for The Conversation.
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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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