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Hawaiʻi Tourism Japan reviews loosening travel restrictions; Hawaiian Airlines aims to reduce carbon footprint; Waikīkī coastline challenged by climate change; ʻIolani Palace hosts Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee festivities

Supporters of the Marcos family hold a victory rally; State senator supports green energy options; A grassroots initiative promotes environmental stewardship; Local company invests in Hawaiʻi's economy; Filipino Lola makes a splash in the Marvel Universe

In honor of May being National Mental Health Awareness month, we re-air past stories touching on mental health issues, and one new interview with popular local band Kolohe Kai about their anti-bullying song, I Think You're Beautiful.

Hawaiʻi hospitals are considering tighter visitor policies as COVID cases continue to climb throughout the state; Volcanologists prepare for future eruptions; John Cruz celebrates 25th anniversary of his album "Acoustic Soul"

Leadership at the Big Island biomass plant Honua Ola is regrouping after the Public Utilities Commission denied their power purchase agreement with Hawaiian Electric; Local composer nominated for a Pulitzer Prize

Public policy expert reviews 2022 legislative session; Waipahu lawmakers weigh in on proposed housing project; Daughter pens book about mom, the first woman of color in Congress; A private practice nurse shares realities of the profession

We talk with author and university professor Line Noue-Kruse about a ruling made by a federal court of appeals regarding birthright citizenship that affects American Samoa; Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea President Denise Antolini about how the group will use a World Surf League grant to protect our oceans; and Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant Owner Tom Jones about the journey of becoming a renowned sushi chef.

The Conversation spoke with the head of the union UNITE HERE Local 5 Eric Gill about getting state hospitality workers back to work, HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote about what inter-island travel looks like now that restrictions have been relaxed, and Hawai'i's USPS Safety Manager Richard Anderson about preventing dogs from biting mail carriers.

With the debate over public access abundant throughout our islands, we hosted a call-in show with guests Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation for the City and County of Honolulu Laura Thielen, Free Access Coalition Coordinator John Shockley, and Hawaii County Councilmember Heather Kimball. What efforts are being made to block public access in Hawai'i? How are different communities reacting to these efforts?

The Conversation begins the week with State Parks Assistant Administrator Alan Carpenter on the demand for camping permits at the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park, film director Heather O'Neill on how her documentary "No Ordinary Life" came together, and author Carolyn Gross on managing stress during the pandemic.