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The Conversation

The Conversation: Commercial real estate trending downward; Restaurant surge pricing

By Catherine Cruz,

Russell Subiono

Published March 5, 2024 at 1:59 PM HST

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Colliers International Hawaii Research and Consulting Director Mike Hamasu discusses the down direction for commercial real estate and what it means for Hawaiʻi's economy | <b>Full Story</b>
Hawaiʻi Restaurant Association Executive Director Sheryl Matsuoka shares whether local restaurants could try "dynamic pricing" in the future after fast food chain Wendy's recently shared it would implement it in 2025 | <b>Full Story</b>
HPR reporter Ashley Mizuo takes a closer look at the heated debate over the state budget and use of the rainy day fund in the wake of the costs of Maui's wildfire recovery | <b>Full Story</b>
Tree consultant Christine Carmichael talks about the concept of tree equity across our communities and her new book entitled "Racist Roots: How Racism has Affected Trees and People in Our Cities" ahead of her talks at Foster Botanical Gardens and Maui's Barnes and Noble store | <b>Full Story</b>

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Catherine Cruz

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.

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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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