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The Conversation: Oʻahu history hana hou

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FILE - The view of Honolulu from Iwilei, with Punchbowl in the distance. Pre-1900.
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FILE - The view of Honolulu from Iwilei, with Punchbowl in the distance. Pre-1900.

Today we're revisiting some of our favorite interviews about significant places and moments in Oʻahu’s storied past.

  • Ron Cianfarani, the final Makapu’u Lighthouse keeper, reflects on his past service | Full Story
  • Chuck Merkel, executive director of the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, speaks about the USS Bowfin's celebrated service and place in naval history | Full Story
  • Retired University of Hawaiʻi professor Joyce Chinen explains the historical significance of "Himeyuri and Hawaii," an exhibit at UH West Oʻahu about a group of Okinawan women memorialized for their sacrifices during World War II | Full Story
  • Paula Rath talks to The Conversation about the creation of Palama Settlement, a safe haven for keiki and kūpuna for more than 100 years | Full Story
  • Thespian Craig Howes becomes the 19th-century physician William Hillebrand from Queen's Medical Center to discuss Hillebrand's passion for botany and his contributions to the Foster Botanical Garden | Full Story
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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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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