The Conversation: Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce resource fair; Jack Johnson hosts benefit concert for Maui

By Catherine Cruz

Published September 18, 2023 at 1:48 PM HST

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A general view shows the aftermath of a wildfire in Lāhainā, Hawaiʻi, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023.

Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce's Kit Zulueta Furukawa on the Sept. 23 resource fair Hawak Kamay or Hand in Hand to help Lāhainā’s fire victims | Full Story
I-ON Group CEO and G70 partner and principal architect Ma Ry Kim explains compassionate housing for healing and survival — a solution to the Maui fires housing crisis | Full Story
Honolulu Civil Beat reporter Ben Angarone on the proposed water rate increases that could raise Oʻahu bills more than 50% over the next five years | Full Story
Jack Johnson speaks to HPR's Dave Lawrence ahead of a benefit concert in Honolulu to support Maui relief efforts | Full Story

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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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