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The Conversation: HPR chief to step down; Oʻahu's last lighthouse keeper

By Catherine Cruz
Published February 6, 2024 at 11:14 AM HST
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Makapu’u Lighthouse stands atop the easternmost point of Oʻahu.
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Makapu’u Lighthouse stands atop the easternmost point of Oʻahu.

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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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