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The Conversation: Hawaii Ports of Entry on Alert for Coronavirus

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Honolulu Harbor

Hawaii Department of Transportation on COVID-19; Matson's CEO on its newest ship; Honolulu's potential as e-scooter heaven at least a year out; Maui oyster project hopes to clean Maalaea Bay; Two local printing companies join forces

 Hawaii Department of Transportation on COVID-19

A cruise ship recently docked at Honolulu Harbor and decided not to disembark its passengers out of an abundance of caution because of coronavirus fears. Tim Sakahara, spokesman for the Hawaii Department of Transportation, tells us about the situation at the state's ports of entry - harbors and airports - and how they're on alert for COVID-19.

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Hawaii Department of Transportation spokesperson Tim Sakahara

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Matson's Lurline

Matson's CEO on its newest ship

Matson Navigation Company's newest ship, the Lurline, was scheduled to dock in Honolulu Harbor today. It's the sixth Matson vessel to have that name. Matson's CEO tells us more about the Lurline.

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Matson Navigation Co. CEO Matthew Cox

Honolulu's potential as e-scooter heaven at least a year out

E-scooter rentals have been controversial, but if the rollout is done right they could help soften Honolulu's traffic woes... Click hereto read the rest of the story on Civil Beat's website. We talk to reporter Marcel Honore about the future of scooters in the city.

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Honolulu Civil Beat Reporter Marcel Honore

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Oysters

Maui oyster project hopes to clean Maalaea Bay

As we look to better safeguard our natural resources in Hawaii, environmental groups are looking towards an unlikely ally to help improve water quality in Maalaea Bay on Maui. Amy Hodges, program manager at the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council, about the effort to return the bay to a swimmable, fishable environment.

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Maui Nui Marine Resource Council programs manager Amy Hodges

Two local printing companies join forces

Earlier this year Hawaii Hochi and Obun Hawaii joined forces, ushering in a new erag for two companies with deep roots in our community. Susan Eichor of aio, parent company of Obun, and Vince Watabu of Hawaii Hochi talk about what this means to the Japanese community and the locally printed publications.

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Susan Eichor of aio and Vince Watabu of Hawaii Hochi

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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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