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The Conversation: Military assists with forensic identification; Musician George Kahumoku Jr. talks community healing

By Catherine Cruz,
Stephanie Han
Published August 30, 2023 at 2:22 PM HST
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Destroyed buildings and homes are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina.
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Destroyed buildings and homes are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina.
  • Dr. John Byrd, Director of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, heads his military team of forensic experts to help identify victims | Full Story
  • Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Stewart Yerton covers the ongoing debate about using Maui water to fight fire in today's Reality Check | Full Story
  • HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol shares how the non-profit Regenerative Education Center in Olowalu aims to help build community self-sufficiency | Full Story
  • This week's Manu Minute features the saffron finch, a bird named for its brilliant plumage
  • Award-winning slack key guitarist and community leader, "Uncle George" Kahumoku Jr. reflects on community healing and shares views on how housing and food security are foundations to recovery | Full Story
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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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