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The Conversation: Measles; Student funds scholarships through recycling

By Catherine Cruz,

Maddie Bender

Published April 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM HST

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Vials of the MMR measles mums and rubella virus vaccine are displayed Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Dr. Jim Ireland, director of the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, provides the latest information on the confirmed case of measles on Oʻahu | Full Story
Scientist Astrid Delorme and cultural practitioner Kimeona Kane discuss how to conduct scientific research while protecting ancestral burial remains | Full Story
Myron B. Thompson Academy junior Genshu Price wins the Gloria Barron Prize for his work collecting money from recycled bottles and cans to fund scholarships | Full Story
Johannes Seidel, Hawaiʻi Forestry Operations director for Terraformation, discusses the construction of a new seed bank on Lānaʻi | Full Story

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Catherine Cruz

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

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Maddie Bender

Maddie Bender was the executive producer of The Conversation until August 2026. She also provided production assistance on HPR's "This Is Our Hawaiʻi" podcast.

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